Tourism 2022 - A Critical Year for Recovery
- Ministerial StatementMr. 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
- Ministerial StatementMr. 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
- Ministerial StatementMr 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
- Ministerial StatementMr. 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…
A Bill entitled the “Matrimonial Causes (Faultless Divorce) Amendment Act 2022”
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House the Bill entitled “Matrimonial Causes (Faultless Divorce) Amendment Act 2022”. This Bill amends the Matrimonial Causes Act 1974, to reform the current legal process for obtaining a…
Air and Sea Forecast for 2022/23
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, it has been said, “There is no tourism without transport”, and the future of Bermuda’s economic recovery depends on our air and sea visitation in 2022. Today I will share the estimated cruise and air passenger projections and…
COVID-19 Update 3 February 2022
-“I am sad to report tonight that we have another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of…
Minister Ming - Response to Assault and Murder Investigation
-The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, said, “I would like to let the family know that they are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
“As the investigation into the recent murder gets underway, I want to…
Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) Releases Report on the State of Bermuda’s Marine Waters
-The Government of Bermuda, as part of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), is releasing a public report titled, “The State of Bermuda’s Marine Waters: A Snapshot of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from the Coastline to 200nm.”…
Bermuda Government's Position on Mandatory Vaccinations and Layoff Practices
-Good day to all members of the media and the listening public.
Today I would like to address a number of concerns reported to the Ministry of Labour from employees and members of the public about mandatory vaccinations within the…
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