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28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 28)

Mr Speaker, I rise to inform this Honourable House on Bermuda’s representation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates, otherwise known as COP28.

Bermuda’s presence at COP28 is important…

Mid-Year Financial Update and Tabling of the Pre-Budget Report & Report of the Fiscal Responsibility Panel

Mr Speaker, It is an honour to rise today on behalf of the Government, in our last sitting of 2023, to provide an Economic & Fiscal Update to this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda. This statement will cover the…

House of Assembly to Debate Corporate Income Tax for Multinationals with Revenue of €750M+

Proposed legislation is expected to be a Covered Tax under OECD’s global minimum tax (“GMT”) 

Proposed tax designed to collect revenue otherwise payable under the OECD’s GMT…

Increased reports of fever and respiratory symptoms

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) at the Ministry of Health is informing the public of an increase in reports of fever and respiratory symptoms, including COVID-19, common cold, strep throat, RSV and influenza in the community. Of…

Public Consultation on the Draft Plan “Path to End Homelessness in Bermuda”

Today, the Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, the Hon. Tinée Furbert, JP, MP, held a press conference on the Public Consultation on the Draft Plan “Path to End Homelessness in Bermuda”. 

Good Morning Bermuda, …

Education Reform Learning Partners Join in Signature Discovery Days

Recently, the Ministry of Education’s Education Reform Unit (ERU) held a Signature Discovery Days event. The event was an overwhelming success because of the local community and business partner’s support. 

LeVar Bassett, ERU Team…

Community Holiday Celebrations

Madam President, I am pleased to announce the success of three excellent programs brought to life by the Department of Culture in the month of December, for the benefit of the entire community.

Firstly Madam…

The Government Offers Support for Travelling Students

That Cabinet Office has announced today that the Government of Bermuda is offering support to Bermudian students who need to travel over the Christmas period or in the near future for educational purposes via the Government’s Frequent Flyer…

Minister Weeks Condemns Shooting in Devonshire, Urges Community Cooperation in Investigation

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred last night in Devonshire resulting in the loss of a life,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved…

Premier congratulates November PSEA Winners

On Friday (Dec. 8), Premier David Burt congratulated the Government of Bermuda’s Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Team, who are the Public Service Excellence Awards (PSEA) winners for November.

The C&B Team which falls under the…