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Swing Bridge - Temporary Disruption to Traffic

At approximately 10am on Wednesday 2nd March, the Ministry of Public Works will be opening/closing the Swing Bridge on Mullet Bay Road, St. Georges, for inspection and testing purposes. Normal traffic operation will be resumed as quickly as…

New Bermuda Road Safety Council Chairman appointed

The Minister of Tourism Development & Transport the Hon. Shawn G. Crockwell JP MP is pleased to advise the public that Mrs. Erica Rance Mill has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bermuda Road Safety Council (RSC).

The other new…

Premier Dunkley Remarks: Draft Civil Union Bill 2016 for Consultation / Referendum

Good morning and thank you for joining me.

As you’re aware this morning, the Minister of Community, Culture and Sport, the Hon. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin tabled the draft Civil Union Bill 2016 for Consultation in the House of Assembly. The…

Closure Of Clinical Services At The Hamilton Health Clinic

The Department of Health aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. In order to deliver high quality care, clinical staff must possess the knowledge, practical skills and must deal with our clients in a compassionate,…

BEDC Pleased With Results Published In Economic Impact Report Released By ACBDA

The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, Economic Impact Report was released on Thursday, 25th February, 2016.  The Report shows that the World Series, held from 16 - 18 October, has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on the…

Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Statement Regarding Bermuda Bred Ltd.

The Bermuda Government is cognizant of the judgment of the Chief Justice in the case of Bermuda Bred Ltd vs the Minister of Home Affairs and the Attorney General which came into effect today. In order to give effect to the judgment, the Minister…

Minister Grant Gibbons Ministerial Statement: America’s Cup Update

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide this Honourable House with highlights from an economic impact report of the Louis Vuitton World Series held in October, as well as an update on preparations for the America’s Cup in May and June 2017.

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Minister E.T. Richards Ministerial Statement: Moody’s Investor Services Bermuda Credit Report

Mr. Speaker, as emphasized in the 2016/17 Budget Statement, the Bermuda Government lives off credit, therefore, it is essential that we conduct our financial affairs in such a manner that is acceptable to our lenders.

The perceptions of…

Minister Crockwell Ministerial Statement: Update On Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission (“the Commission”) and in particular to inform members of a review of the Casino Gaming Act 2014 (“the Act”) that was recently…

Department of Public Prosecutions: Code for Crown Counsel

Today the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has announced the creation and implementation of a Code for Crown Counsel for prosecutors within the department.

The Director of the DPP, Mr. Rory Field said the aim of the new Code is to…