National Security Weather Advisory
- Press ReleaseAs the public is aware, the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) issued a severe weather advisory earlier this morning.
According to the BWS, this afternoon, the island will experience severe rain with the likelihood of thunderstorms; strong gale…
Appointment of Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda
- Press ReleaseGovernment House has announced the reappointment of Mr Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda. Mr White has been reappointed for a further term of five (5) years.
This reappointment follows an open…
Oral antivirus treatment for COVID-19
- Press ReleaseCOVID-19 antivirals and therapeutics, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are now available in Bermuda. These oral antivirals are available by prescription only from a physician.
“We are grateful to the UK Government and Government House for…
Minister Weeks extends appreciation following Belco mass outage
- Press ReleaseFollowing Friday's mass power outage, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks said, “By now, all power has been restored to the island and Belco's teams continue to monitor the situation. I want to take this opportunity to extend thanks…
Update on the Litigation Guardian Services
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to share with my Honourable colleagues the continued progress that is occurring for the provision of Litigation Guardian Services in Bermuda. As a reminder, in alignment with The Children…
Independent Contractor Guidance 2023
- Press ReleaseGood morning, Mr. Speaker.
I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Independent Contractor Guidance document that has been published by the Ministry of Economy and…
Progress Update on the New Electric Public Buses
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, 30 electric pink and blue public buses arrived on our shores last spring, marking an historic achievement for Bermuda in the protection of the natural resources from climate change and environmental issues. Launching…
Update on the Parish Primary Schools at Purvis Primary and Francis Patton Primary
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker,
I rise today to update this Honourable House and the listening public on the exciting work that is progressing to transform public education in Bermuda.
Mr. Speaker,
Dedicated teams of educators…
The Vendor Prequalification Programme
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, I rise to report on the Government procurement methods and the Ministry of Public Works initiative to improve this process by reducing the excessive amounts of unnecessary bureaucracy and minutia that local…
Airport Fire Rescue Services Update
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, today I will table the Fire Safety Amendment Act 2023 which will address the minimum duty strength required at the airport.
Mr. Speaker, this Bill will amend the Fire Safety Act 2014 to…
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