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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
Official Notice For Legislature On November 3rd
The Governor has issued the official proclamation to “prorogue the Legislature” and declare that the “next session of the Legislature shall commence at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, the 3rd day of November,” which is when the 2023 Throne Speech will be held. The full proclamation on the Convening of the Legislature follows below [PDF... Read more of this article
Ministers Discuss Upcoming Throne Speech
Cabinet Ministers convened “to discuss and review priorities for the upcoming Throne Speech” which will be delivered on November 3rd. The Premier posted the image below on X and said, “Yesterday, Cabinet Ministers convened during our annual retreat to discuss and review priorities for the upcoming Throne Speech to be delivered on 3... Read more of this article
