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Westgate Correctional Facility Work to Rule Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide the Honourable House with an update on The Department of Corrections. I would like to say from the outset that we appreciate and value the work of our Corrections Officers.

Mr.…

European Union Tax Listing

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide additional background information regarding the action which Bermuda has taken to be removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions in tax matters, as adopted by the EU Finance…

Streamlining Planning Processes

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House about new initiatives the Department of Planning are expecting to introduce to streamline processes to support the construction and development industry over the course of…

Reviewing the Retirement Age – a Report of the Labour Advisory (LAC) Sub-Committee

Mr. Speaker, there is a growing tendency to use statistics around our declining birth rate and what is referred to as the “graying of our population” in support of arguments that mitigate against innovation or economic success.…

Ordinary Municipal Elections Results Corporations of Hamilton and St. George

At the end of the municipal elections today for the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George the results are as follows:

Corporation of Hamilton – Business Ratepayers Election Results 

Business…

2018 4th Quarter GDP Statistics / February CPI

Thank you for joining me.

Last week I reported the results from the 2018 4th Quarter Bulletin of Statistics which signaled positive growth for our economy.

Today, I am pleased to highlight some further good economic news for Bermuda…

Minister of Education Congratulates Bermuda College Students Kayla Hollis and Laree Talbot

Yesterday, 8 May,  the Minister of Education, The Hon. Diallo Rabain joined the Child Development Programme in presenting two Bermuda College students, Kayla Hollis and Laree Talbot, with a bursary award in the amount of $500 each to support…

The Ministry of Education Salutes Teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Week

“If you can read this sentence, thank a teacher!”, said the Minister of Education, The Hon. Diallo Rabain.

The Ministry of Education wishes to extend their appreciation to all Bermuda teachers in honour of this year’s National Teacher…

Ordinary Municipal Elections – Reminder to Voters

The Parliamentary Registrar’s office today reminded voters of the Municipal Elections to take place in Hamilton and St. George tomorrow, 9 May, 2019.

Elections for the Corporation of Hamilton will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist…

Move for Health Day: Friday is Moving Sisters Day

Moms, daughters, sisters and girlfriends start your Mother’s day celebrations with a dose of healthy fun.  The Department of Health is inviting all women to Moving Sisters, a Pre-Mother’s Day happy hour experience on Friday, 10th May 2019,…