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Arable Land & Community Gardens Update

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker, in the Government’s 2017 Platform we outlined the following in relation to arable land and community gardens.

Firstly to - “Lease the many acres of government arable land that are currently not…

3rd Update on the Ottiwell Simmons Arbitration Centre

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring my 3rd report on the state of plans for the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Center.

Mr. Speaker, to remind - in 2017 the Bermuda Business…

Water and Wastewater Master Plan Implementation

Mr. Speaker, outlined in the government’s platform of 2017 were a number of commitments made that were designed to enhance the lives of our citizens.  Specific to the Ministry of Public Works, the government committed to…

Minister of Labour Update - 23 July

Good Evening,

My remarks tonight will focus on updates in three (3) areas within the Ministry of Labour:

Extending…

23 July COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon, Bermuda.

Today, I am joined by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, and the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward. I welcome Minister Ming to her first…

COVID-19 Update Minister Wilson - 23rd July

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 362 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 153 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Minister Ming update - July 23

Good evening Bermuda,

First and foremost, I wish to extend my thanks to all those who have offered well wishes since my appointment as Minister. I also wish to express my appreciation to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Danette Ming and…

Department of Planning Cuts Processing Time in Half to Boost the Economy During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Department of Planning has continued to provide key services to the public and industry stakeholders.

Statistics confirm that there was an uptick in developments presented to the Department of…

Premier tribute to the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis

Premier, the Hon, E. David Burt today joined in the condolences and tributes paid to the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis who passed away earlier this weekend.

Premier Burt said: “John Lewis is rightly remembered as a constant voice for…

Riddell’s Bay SDO Approved by the Legislature

Yesterday, Wednesday 22nd July 2020, the Riddell’s Bay (Warwick Parish) Special Development Order (SDO) 2020 was debated and approved by the Senate.

It had previously been debated and approved by the House of Assembly on Friday, 17th…