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Budget Press Conference Remarks

Good afternoon,

The National Budget for 2017/18 moves Bermuda closer to our goal of having a balanced budget, whereby no money will be required to be borrowed to finance the needs of Government.

Projections for 2018/19 indicate that…

Swearing in remarks

Good afternoon,

I first want to thank the Premier for giving me this opportunity to serve in Cabinet.

Throughout my time as a Member of Parliament in Government, the Premier has provided encouragement, support and wise counsel, and…

Progress report - Grand Atlantic

The Ministry of Public Works, on behalf of the Bermuda Housing Corporation (BHC), has announced today that the selection process as it relates to the Grand Atlantic Condominium - Request for Proposal (RFP) has been completed.

The…

Director of Public Prosecutions Remarks: Simple Possession of Cannabis - in respect of the offence under Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 section 6(2)

I have today issued to the Commissioner of Police the guidance for formal cautions for simple possession of cannabis.

As I stated recently, in 2016 Parliament passed the Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act 2016 which made provision…

Sargento Nacho & Taco shredded cheese recalled due to potential health risk

The Ministry of Health and Seniors is advising the public not to eat Sargento Nacho & Taco shredded cheese with a sell by date of 14 June 2017 due to a potential risk of Listeria contamination.

The specific product is Sargento Nacho…

The Department of Health presents a free, five-session gardening workshop

As part of activities for Nutrition Month, the Department of Health is inviting the public to a free, five-session gardening workshop every Thursday evening in March. Participants will learn to grow fresh, nutritious food, which will help cut…

Surge in imported plant material prompts reminder from Ministry of the Environment

The Ministry of the Environment expects a dramatic increase in the amount of imported floral material in the run up to and during the America’s Cup event. The Ministry wishes to remind all importers of floral materials that they must adhere to…

Carnival goers asked to protect themselves against Zika virus

The Department of Health asks those travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for the upcoming carnival to protect themselves against Zika virus, which is present in Trinidad and Tobago.

Minister of Health and Seniors, the Hon. Jeanne Atherden, CA…

Statement from the Attorney General: Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act 2016

The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Trevor Moniz has today issued the following statement: "The Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act 2016 was passed by the Legislature in March of 2016.

"The legislation…

White Hill Field

Last week the Minister of Public Works the Hon. Craig Cannonier JP MP visited the newly constructed bathrooms at White Hill Field. The bathrooms were built by Junior’s Maintenance. The tender for the new bathroom facility was put out by the…