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Building Resilience Within Our Community: An Update On Mental Health Initiatives

Mr. Speaker,

Today, I stand to update this Honorable House and the public on our continued work to support and strengthen mental health in Bermuda. Mental health is not just a policy issue - it affects real people,…

National Heroes Day 2025: Recognising Legacy & Community

Mr. Speaker, June is the time when we pause to honour our National Heroes: those exceptional individuals whose courage, vision and service have helped shape the Bermuda we know today.

Mr…

International Archives Day

Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to shine a light on a celebration that may not make frontpage news, but quietly shapes the way we understand who we are. On June 9th, the Bermuda Libraries and Archives commemorated International Archives…

May 2024 Labour Force Survey and Development and Training Update

Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to lay the May 2024 Labour Force Survey Report and highlight for Members of this Honourable House the key findings of the Survey.  

The Labour Force Survey is an economic tool…

Factors Driving Emigration in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to lay the January 2025 Emigration Survey Report and highlight for Members of the Honourable House the key findings of the Survey. 

The ‘Retaining the Local Workforce Position…

Tabling negative resolutions for the Electricity Amendment Act (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023 and the Electricity (Innovative License) Regulations 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table two negative resolutions concerning the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023 and the Electricity (Innovative Licence) Regulations 2023. These regulations…

Bermuda’s Cost-of-Living: Survey Insights and Plans for the 2025 Cost-of-Living Summit

Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to update this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda on the progress being made by the Ministry of Home Affairs in addressing one of the most pressing and persistent issues facing our…

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Statement World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

On June 15, we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global initiative to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and the importance of protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Established by the United Nations in 2006, this…

King’s Birthday Parade ~ Advisory

The event will see in attendance, His Excellency the Governor Mr. Andrew Murdoch, Premier David Burt, Cabinet Ministers, members of the Legislature and other dignitaries and invited guests.

The Parade gets underway at 10.30 a.m., and the…

Minister of National Security Encourages Safe and Celebratory Spirit for National Heroes Day Weekend

As Bermuda prepares to enjoy the National Heroes Day holiday weekend, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks encourages all residents and visitors to embrace the celebrations with a spirit of unity, respect and enjoyment.

Minister…