Premier David Burt's meetings in Europe
- Press ReleaseDuring his first official visit to Europe, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, had a meeting with OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría, in Paris.
The meeting with the Secretary General was wide reaching with the OECD leader offering the…
Minister Appoints Members of Bipartisan Committee on Immigration Reform
- Press ReleaseToday the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walton Brown JP MP announced the names of the members of the newly-formed Bipartisan Committee on Immigration Reform.
Those members are: PLP MP Renee Ming, PLP MP Christopher Famous, OBA MP Ben…
New U.S. Federal Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs Takes Effect
- Press ReleaseConsumer Affairs wishes to advise the public that a new U.S. federal mandatory safety standard aimed at helping to keep infants and toddlers from drowning while in infant bath tubs went into effect on October 2, 2017.
This means that it is…
Mirrors Community Programme - Critical Need for Youth Coaches
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of Social Development and Sports, The Hon. Zane DeSilva, JP, MP, is appealing for community volunteers to be trained in performance coaching as well as the 8 Keys of Excellence in order to support one young person aged 14-17 for an…
BEDC adds Youth Category to 10th annual ‘Rocket Pitch’ Competition with participants having access to a share of the $25,000 prize package
- Press ReleaseAre you a student between the ages of 12 – 18 and have a great business idea, but need support to get it off the ground? You are in luck. The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has added a fifth category to its annual Rocket Pitch…
Launch of Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
-Good morning everyone.
I’m truly pleased to be here today to launch Mental Health Awareness Week 2017. I am personally very passionate about mental health, so this is an initiative I’m proud to be able to sponsor. This year the focus is on…
Canadian Consul General in courtesy talks with Government
- Press ReleaseGovernment officials last week hosted the Canadian Consul General to New York, Phyllis Yaffe, who completed a round of courtesy talks and acquainted herself with Bermuda.
The Consul General’s area of responsibility includes the U.S. states…
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Premier and Minister of Finance in Europe for meetings in London, Paris and Brussels
- Press ReleaseIn a statement issued from London, Premier Burt stated, "This week I have a series of meetings in London, Paris and Brussels. Bermuda has a recognised leadership position in transparency and compliance and our delegation will reinforce that…
Junior Finance Minister
- Press ReleaseOn Friday 6 October, 2017, during a brief ceremony at Government House, Governor Mr. John Rankin, swore in the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, as the new Junior Minister of Finance.
Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP…
Minister of Health on Assistance from The Pan American Health Organization for Health Workforce Planning and Cold Chain Training
- Ministerial StatementMinisterial Statement by the Minister of Health, The Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MPMr Speaker and Honourable Members,
I stand before this Honourable House today to highlight two initiatives by my Ministry that few may be…
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