“The Government intends to ensure that it attracts and nurtures the best and brightest talent that Bermuda has to offer. And I am pleased to recognize Danielle Foote as this year’s Public Service Bursary Award recipient,” said the Head of the Public Service (HoPS), Dr. Derrick Binns in recognizing this year’s (2022) Bermuda Government Bursary […]Read More
Premier David Burt today confirmed that the approved 2.75% increase to pensions will come into effect in September 2022 and will be backdated to August 16, 2022. The Premier said: “The Government is proud of its record of delivering for our seniors.” In July, the Premier and Minister of Finance introduced the legislation to increase […]Read More
“On its surface, it would appear that the repairs are being carried out at an inopportune time,” said the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, today in response to commentary over the cancellation of the Ferry Service Orange Route between Dockyard and St. George’s due to […]Read More
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (“DPP”) is a fundamental Constitutional Office that is essential to our Island. The office of the DPP is responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases in Bermuda on behalf of the Crown. Simply put, the DDP prosecutes criminals on behalf the people of Bermuda. Although unconfirmed, […]Read More
The Premier, the Hon. David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Department of Works and Engineering’s Wendell Eve as the July recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA). As the public is aware, the PSEA is a programme recognizes Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. […]Read More
“These past two years have been challenging for many, especially our seniors. Now that we are moving beyond the pandemic, we have planned a series of events focused on the needs and concerns of our seniors,” said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors. Minister Tinee Furbert added, “We […]Read More
The Minister of National Security and the Department of Corrections owe the people of Bermuda an explanation. How was Antoine Anderson able to escape from custody while at an East End correctional institution and how did he elude authorities for hours? How did this security breach occur? Was the escape abetted? This is totally unacceptable […]Read More
As announced by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last month, “The Government will provide $150 to parents and guardians for each student enrolled in public school. This funding assists with purchasing school essentials as we recognize the financial burden encountered annually when preparing to send children back to school.” The Minister of […]Read More
“I can advise that the Government, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, continue to be heavily involved with the Environmental Authority and BELCO to address the environmental issues impacting neighbours. The work is ongoing, and the public will be advised as soon as possible of the next steps.” “To suggest that the Government […]Read More
In our 2017 election manifesto, the Progressive Labour Party promised to “Increase accessibility to Bermuda College by providing financial support to students in need….”. We made this promise because we believe that Bermudians must have full access to all the resources they need to be able to achieve the knowledge, skills, and experience required to […]Read More