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Road to PIPA 2

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to share an update on the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in preparation for PIPA, otherwise known as the Personal Information Protection Act 2016. The Office of the Privacy…

Short-Term Relief Benefit

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise before this Honourable House very much pleased to introduce the Bill entitled the “Financial Assistance (Short-Term Relief Benefit) Act 2024”.

This Bill seeks to establish a…

A National Register for Persons with Disabilities

Mr. Speaker,

Having a disability should never disqualify anyone from accessing and experiencing every aspect of life! There are roughly 3,500 persons in Bermuda who have a disability. This Government intends to ensure…

Foster Care Month – May 2024

Mr. Speaker,

MAY is celebrated as FOSTER CARE MONTH!

This morning I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the continued work being undertaken by the Department of Child & Family Services…

Minister Burch Launches Inaugural StoryWalk at the Botanical Gardens

"I thank the author Karen E Franks for her contribution to this project and her captivating children's story, Abigails Dream Adventures, which provides the foundation for this educational experience," said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the…

StoryWalk Initiative at Botanical Gardens - Remarks from Minister of Public Works

Good morning. 

I am pleased to be here today alongside the talented author Karen E. Franks, representatives of Deloitte's and Bobby DeGraff of Crafty Carpentry and Maintenance to officially unveil the StoryWalk initiative at the…

Minister of Transport welcomes United Airlines decision to Resume Year-Round Service from Newark to Bermuda

Hamilton, Bermuda, May 28, 2024 – The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, is pleased to announce that United Airlines will resume year-round service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bermuda for the first time…

Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, Returns from Caribbean Cooperation Conference on Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance

"The fight against corruption and illicit finance is a universal challenge that requires a united approach to mitigate these threats to our communities," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP.

Minister Weeks is back on…

Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories

Effective June 1st, 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending August 31st,…

Government of Bermuda Electric Vehicle Programme - Remarks by Minister for the Cabinet Office

Good afternoon members of the media, fellow Ministerial Colleagues and our representatives from partnering Ministries.

As the public will be aware, the Government is currently finalising its “EVolve Bermuda” initiative – the zero-emission…