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Throne Speech Remarks from Senator Owen Darrell

Today, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, gave remarks during a media briefing concerning the Throne Speech.

REMARKS:

Sen. the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP …

Minister of Health Statement: World Diabetes Day

On this day, November 14, we commemorate World Diabetes Day—a global initiative to raise awareness about the increasing health risks of diabetes. Instituted in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization…

Premier in UK for Overseas Territories Meetings

The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, is currently in London participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (OT JMC) Meetings.

Overseas Territories leaders from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman…

Nine Recruits Begin Training Course to Become Full-Time Corrections Officers

“We are proud to support the training and development of our new recruits, and we are confident that they will make a valuable contribution to the Department of Corrections,” said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, of…

Realignment of Ministerial Portfolios

As announced by the Premier, there has been a realignment of ministerial portfolios. These changes are effective today November 10, 2023.

Youth Affairs will move to make a newly styled Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors…

Retail Sales Publication – June 2023

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the June 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

June's retail sales volume decreased 0.5 per cent compared to last year…

Addressing Bermuda's Housing Shortage

Mr. Speaker,

I rise before this honourable House today to address the status of housing in Bermuda and to share with honourable Members that this Government is committed to…

Education Reform Update

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to provide this House and the listening public with an update on …

Tax Reform Commission

Mr. Speaker, Today I rise to provide an update to this Honourable House on the Tax Reform Commission.

Honourable Members may recall the Tax Reform Commission was established under the Tax Reform Commission Act 2017…

Premier's Throne Speech Presentation

THRONE SPEECH ADDRESS TO BERMUDA