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Progress on Improving Government Efficiencies

Mr Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to announce further progress in our journey towards enhancing the efficiency and convenience of government services. Before I share the details, Mr Speaker, I want to make it…

Ministry of Health Responds to BF&M and Argus Merger Announcement

The Ministry of Health acknowledges the announcement of the merger between BF&M and Argus, two of Bermuda's leading insurance providers as well as the concern from the public on how this could negatively impact their household budgets. While…

The Introduction of the Public Service Career Guide

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to highlight a new initiative intended to inspire young people to pursue careers in public service. The aim is to reach qualified, capable young Bermudians to prepare them to…

Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme Update

Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues and the people of Bermuda with an update on the six-month Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme launched by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and…

Leveraging Sustainable Public Procurement 2024-2027

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise Honourable Members of this House on current government activities that are geared to ensure that we conduct Public Procurement at a Global Standard. The theme of this year's Throne Speech is 'Serving the People…

Education Reform-3 Tier to 2 Tier Transition Plan Update

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to update this House and the listening public on decisions that have been taken to advance the Government’s commitment to reforming Bermuda’s public education system.

As Honourable Members and…

Summer Safety

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to encourage this Honourable House and the members of the public to join forces with the Ministry of National Security and the Government as we aim to have a happy and safe summer. The sun is officially…

Update on Tackling Abandoned Vehicles

Mr. Speaker, I stood in this very same spot on 8th March and spoke about abandoned vehicles. I am honoured to be able to stand again to update this honourable house and speak about a topic that is close…

The Purchasing of New Asphalting Equipment and an Update on Road Works

Mr. Speaker, in keeping with prior commitments made by myself to keep the public informed, I rise in this Honourable House for a seventh time since February 2020 to not only address the state of our national highways and plans to…

Tabling of the West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise to advise of the final chapter of the amalgamation of two (2) Government Quangos – the West End Development Corporation and the Bermuda Land Development Company.

Mr. Speaker, later this…