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Airport Fire Rescue Services Update

Mr. Speaker, today I will table the Fire Safety Amendment Act 2023 which will address the minimum duty strength required at the airport.

Mr. Speaker, this Bill will amend the Fire Safety Act 2014 to…

Graduate Trainees Complete Career Readiness Programme

The Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, recently hosted the Graduate Trainee Programme reception to mark the completion of the ten-week Career Readiness Programme (CRP). All Graduates received certificates of completion and were…

Bermuda’s Zero Emission Vehicle Policy Public Consult Feedback

Good afternoon everyone,

I am pleased to be joined today by Aran McKittrick, one of the Project Leaders on Bermuda’s Zero Emission Vehicle Policy. Many countries have adopted measures to accelerate the transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles…

American Airlines Miami Flights - Statement from the Minister of Transport-

"We are disappointed to learn that American Airlines will suspend the service from Bermuda to Miami through this summer. We've held meetings with American Airlines to find alternative solutions; however, they have indicated that Bermuda is one of…

The Ageing Well Committee

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Today, it is my pleasure to be joined by the new members of the Ageing Well Committee.

The Government initially established this Committee in 2017 under the leadership of Premier the Hon. David Burt JP, MP…

Update to Permanent Secretary Roles Within the Public Service

Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns provided an update regarding three Permanent Secretary posts.
As of today, February 1, 2023, the following individuals have been confirmed in the posts:

Condolences to Mr. Brian Morris - Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

Following the passing of acclaimed golfer Brian Morris, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell, JP, took the opportunity to share his condolences and reflect upon the life of this prolific Bermudian.

Minister…

Minister Announces 2023 Pupillage Recipients

"The Government is committed to training future Bermudian barristers by providing a comprehensive and rigorous professional pathway to being admitted to the Bermuda Bar," said the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, Attorney-General and Minister of…

Consultation Launched on Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population

The public will recall the September 2022 release of the position paper on Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda, highlighting this demographic shift's impact on our economy. 

To help address this challenge…

Department of Workforce Development - Local and Overseas Scholarships 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), is once again pleased to invite applicants to apply for their 2023 Local and Overseas Scholarships. In 2022, the DWD provided $350,000 in scholarship…