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Premier David Burt’s National Heroes Day message

As we gather this holiday weekend and commemorate National Heroes Day, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude for the remarkable individuals who have shaped our island's history and the values we hold dear. This annual occasion…

June Fuel Prices

“The price at the pump for Gasoline as of Friday, June 16, 2023, will remain at 234.10 cents/litre,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “This price is equal to the February 2022 level of 234.10 cents/litre, at which prices were…

Kingston Maurward College Training

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to report on the successful training of another forty (40) young Bermudians within the Horticultural industry through the partnership between the Skills Development Programme, the Department…

Updates to the Public Access to Information Act and Regulations

Mr. Speaker,

The purpose of the Public Access to Information Act, known as PATI, is to give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to…

The Process of Obtaining a Death Certificate

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the steps required to obtain a death certificate.

I begin by acknowledging the fact that the loss of a life is never easy to accept. The Bermuda population is…

Cybersecurity

Mr. Speaker,

In our increasingly digitized world, we are ever more dependent on the Internet and Information Technology to process our sensitive information and support critical services. These technologies represent…

Public Health Information App Launch- Healthy People Bda

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

I rise today to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind Public Health Information App by the Department of Health, called Healthy People Bda.

In 2019 the Department…

COVID-19 Information and Guidance

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

I rise today to provide COVID-19 Public Information and Guidance.

Unfortunately, there is evidence of increasing COVID-19 infections in the community. However, the good news is…

Child Day Care Allowance Amendment Bill 2023

Mr. Speaker,

The impact of the global pandemic means that like all other businesses, the cost of operating child day care services in Bermuda has increased, resulting in added financial pressures being placed on families…

Personal Information Protection Amendment Bill 2023

Good afternoon, all.

I’m pleased to be joined by the Privacy Commissioner, Mr. Alexander White.

The Privacy Commissioner and I are delighted to provide an update to the community regarding the steps we are taking to prepare Bermuda…