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Gombey Festival Film Presentation

The Bermuda Gombey Festival took place over the weekend, featuring a line up of Gombey performances, film premieres and entertainment by some of Bermuda's best and brightest talent.

Friday evening (7 October), as part of the…

Gombey Festival Honourees

The Bermuda Gombey Festival is taking place this weekend, featuring a line up of Gombey performances, film premieres and entertainment by some of Bermuda's best and brightest talent.

In addition to the performances, there will be several…

Human Rights Commission 2021 Annual Report

In a release issued today, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP stated:

“Today on behalf of the Human Rights Commission, we are sharing the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission for the year…

The Bermuda Housing Corporation Residential Rental Unit Renovation Programme

Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring extremely positive news in relation to an election pledge made by this Government in its 2020 Election Manifesto - to improve the quality of life for all Bermudians.

Mr. Speaker,…

The State of Tourism Q3 2022

Mr. Speaker, as we look back at the third quarter of 2022, Bermuda has seen momentum build after two years of a decimated global tourism industry. By the end of August, Bermuda welcomed over 98,000 air visitors to the island.…

The Annual Report of the Registry General 2021

Mr. Speaker, today I laid, for information, the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2021. The Registrar General recognizes the essential role that vital statistical information plays in…

Introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in Senior Schools

Mr. Speaker,

This morning, I rise to provide this Honourable House and the community at large with an update on the opening of Signature Schools and the introduction of signature learning programmes in our two senior…

Next Steps for Universal Health Coverage

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, last year the Government of Bermuda took the first steps towards delivering on its promise to implement universal health coverage for all residents.

Our vision for healthcare seeks to…

Premier's Remarks - Government's Financial Performance, Essential Goods Duty Relief and Payroll Tax Rebates

Good afternoon members of the media and colleagues; good afternoon to the people of Bermuda.

Last Friday, I provided an update in the House of Assembly on the latest estimates relating to the 2021/22 Budget as the Government prepares for…

Coronavirus Update 5 October 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2916 test results, and 66 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%.

These results are from testing done on: 

§  Tuesday: 10 positive…