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Premier To Give Address On Throne Speech
On November 9 at 8.00 p.m., Premier David Burt “will deliver a comprehensive address to the people of Bermuda” about the recent Throne Speech. A Government spokesperson said, “Tomorrow [November 9], at 8.00 p.m., Premier David Burt will deliver a comprehensive address to the people of Bermuda. The Premier will speak specifically about... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Wilson Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson is holding a press conference today [Nov 8] to “discuss various Ministry of Health initiatives outlined in the Throne Speech.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. The 21-minute live video replay is below: Update Nov 8, 12.40pm: The Minister’s... Read more of this article
‘Provide Basic Banking Services To All Residents’
“We will legislate the requirement for licensed banks to have a duty to provide basic banking services to all residents,” Premier David Burt said today. This had been mentioned in the 2023 Throne Speech, which said, “In today’s digital age, the use of a bank account is a basic necessity for Bermudians. During this session, and similar... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt Press Conference
[Updated] Premier David Burt is conducting a media briefing today [Nov 6] to “address and discuss various initiatives outlined in the Throne Speech.” We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update Nov 6, 4.34pm: Premier Burt’s remarks follow below: Good afternoon, and welcome to members... Read more of this article
Government To Support Initiatives From Students
This summer the Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Academy presented ideas including revamping Parsons Road Park and creating a film highlighting the history of Court Street, and “the students have been connected with the various Government Departments and each of the initiatives will be advanced and supported in this coming year.” This... Read more of this article
Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme
The Government will implement a Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme providing foundational training for young people of school age. This is according to the 2023 Throne Speech, with the relevant extract stating, “To address the human resource issues identified within our uniformed services, and to ensure that more Bermudians are able to... Read more of this article
Joint Select Committee Into Cyber-Attack
A Joint Select Committee of both Houses will “inquire into and make recommendations arising from September’s cyber-attack” and the Legislature “will take under consideration a Cybersecurity Bill.” This is according to the 2023 Throne Speech, with the relevant extract stating, “Bermuda learned that the geographic isolation... Read more of this article
‘Makerspaces’ For Musicians And Visual Artists
Makerspaces “will incorporate technology and tools to enable artists and creatives to hone their crafts, and will extend to musicians and actors, filmmakers and other visual artists” as “unused government buildings can provide the venue for new artistic offerings and the encouragement of artists of all ages.” This is according... Read more of this article
Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech
The Convening of Parliament took place on Friday morning [Nov 3], with the 2023 Throne Speech to be delivered, outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead, with Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries attending the proceedings. Related... Read more of this article
Full Copy: Government’s 2023 Throne Speech
Governor Rena Lalgie delivered the Speech from the Throne today [Nov 3] which outlines the Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year. The full Speech from the Throne follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature On Friday Video: Minister Campbell Press Conference Video: Ministers David Burch & Tinee... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: 2023 Throne Speech
[Updating] The Convening of Parliament will take place this morning [Nov 3], with the 2023 Throne Speech to be delivered, outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. We will post the full speech later today and in the meantime, the live video is below. The 92-minute live video replay is below: Your screen will automatically... Read more of this article
Convening Of The Legislature On Friday
The Convening of the Legislature will take place on Friday [Nov 3] with the Governor to read the Throne Speech, which sets out the Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Convening of the Legislature will take place tomorrow [Nov. 3], on the Cabinet Lawn, where Her... Read more of this article
