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Focus on the Road

The BRSC wants to remind the motoring public of the need to give their full focus while driving or riding. Distracted driving is as dangerous as speeding or driving while intoxicated, because in a moment anything can happen, and the driver is not…

COVID-19 Update 7 February 2022

“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of…

Virtual Town Hall

As a follow up from Friday’s House of Assembly announcements, Premier David Burt will host a virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow (Feb. 8), to further discuss the changes to the Public Health Emergency regulations.

The Premier will be joined…

Minister Ming Response to Stabbing Incident

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, after visiting the scene of the stabbing incident on Parson’s Road yesterday morning, said, “I am shocked and outraged at what is the second violent attack on a person to take place…

Sports General Advisory

The Ministry of Youth Culture and Sport is advising the public that following today’s amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-Opening) Regulations 2021, there have been consequent changes to the rules governing…

Sports General Advisory

The Ministry of Youth Culture and Sport is advising the public that following today’s amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-Opening) Regulations 2021, there have been consequent changes to the rules governing…

Tourism 2022 - A Critical Year for Recovery

Mr. Speaker, we are 6 weeks shy of the 2nd anniversary of the declaration of the global pandemic. In those two years the world’s economy has been buffeted by the strongest headwinds in a generation. The global tourism industry has been decimated…

Gang Violence Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide an update to this honourable house on the issue of gangs in Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, you will recall that I provided a statement to this Honourable House some three months ago where I addressed a…

Living with COVID- The Public health Emergency

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

As I reflect back on the past 26 months, it actually pains me to recall the huge devastation caused to, and sacrifices made by, so many people in our community as we fought together against a pandemic never…

Actuarial Review of Contributory Pension Fund 2020

Mr. Speaker, in accordance with section 35 of the Contributory Pensions Act 1970, I am pleased to table the Contributory Pension Fund (CPF or the Fund) Actuarial Report as at August 1st, 2020.

The main purpose of the 2020 Actuarial Review…