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Good morning Mr. Speaker,
I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 (the “Order”) and the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Regulations 2023 (the “Regulations”) that have been tabled in this Honorable House.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern and condemnation of the recently reported attacks on bus operators in Bermuda. These senseless acts of violence have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. We stand in solidarity with our bus operators and their families during this difficult time and will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.
“We must prepare for this hurricane season, and ensure our collective safety and resilience,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, 1 June.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November. This year, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 30 percent chance of a below-normal season.
“In keeping with the Government’s Employment Strategy of increasing local training opportunities and promoting pathways to securing employment, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Workforce Development recently concluded a Technical Cleaning Certification course for thirteen local Bermudians,” said the Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward.
The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 12th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour in Guyana ahead of the 111th International Labour Conference in Geneva next month.
Held from May 23 – 25, the meeting of Ministers, which includes the participation of Ministers of Labour and senior officials from thirteen ILO member States and nine non-metropolitan territories in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean as well as representatives from regional worker’s organizations and employer’s organizations, was last held in 2019.
Greetings:
Heritage Month is a special time for our island to celebrate our culture, diverse heritage, and proud traditions. This year’s Heritage Month theme, A Bermudian Renaissance, captures what we’ve seen and experienced these past three years. There is a renewed interest in the talents and creative forces that continue to shape and evolve our national identity and culture.
Full live coverage of the Bermuda Day Parade will be carried starting at 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (May 26) via Government’s FaceBook and YouTube Pages.
Stream the live coverage on the following links:
Live coverage will also be carried on CITV Ch. 2, Ch. 102 and Ch. 3.
The Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to open applications for the highly anticipated second annual global FinTech Education Programme. This transformative initiative is scheduled from 12 June to 14 July.
Ahead of the Bermuda Day holiday tomorrow, the Ministry of National Security notes that several events and activities will take place.
The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, has issued a video message of public safety encouraging residents to be responsible during this festive period.
The Ministry wishes everyone a safe holiday weekend.
His Majesty King Charles III conveyed a message to Premier David Burt and the people of Bermuda on the occasion of Bermuda Day 2023.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to your Premier, and the people of Bermuda as it marks its national day. I look forward to the continuing the warm friendship, and the strong and close partnership that we share, working together for prosperity, democracy and peace as we face these challenging times.
The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 6th UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (UKOT/CD) Environment Ministers’ Council.
Held virtually on 18 May, the meeting included 31 environment ministers or equivalent representatives from UKOT/CD discussing critical environmental matters.
Madam President, anyone who knows me on a personal level knows that Bermuda Day is absolutely my favourite holiday of the year. For years, I’ve kept to the tradition of watching the runners in the half-marathon derby speed past; enthusiastically enjoying t the parade route and stopping along the way to catch up with friends and family; and enjoying the sights and sounds of the many dance groups, gombey troupes, floats, majorettes, music trucks and walking groups that the Bermuda Day Parade has to offer.
Good Afternoon to the Minister, the Secretary of the Corporation, the Council of the Corporation, the Mayor who is travelling, Parliamentary colleagues assembled, Mr Soares and the team, and members of the media
In the Government’s 2020 platform, we committed to enhancing the corporation and the community of St. George’s through development projects that would provide economic boosts for the area to enhance community pride and honour this town’s historical roots.
“As part of Bermuda’s ongoing Education Reform, we are pleased to announce that the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS), Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), KPMG in Bermuda and the Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) have all signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) committing their support to the Signature Learning Programmes at Cedarbridge Academy and
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to share the Government’s continued efforts to provide invaluable opportunities for the next generation of workers. I am pleased to inform this Honorable House that the Department of Workforce Development’s Summer Employment Programme has increased the number of summer student placements available from 130 to 180 spaces for the 2023 programme.
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to inform this Honourable House that the month of May is recognized as Foster Care Month, not just in Bermuda but throughout the United States. Each year, the Department of Child and Family Services has taken the opportunity to publicly recognize the important role that Foster Parents, Kinship Parents and Foster Care Workers play in supporting our children and their families. This year’s theme for the Foster Care awareness campaign is ‘Foster Bermuda’s Future’.
Mr. Speaker,
Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to inform my Honourable colleagues and the public about the development of a National Child Safeguarding Policy, entitled: “Working Together to Safeguard Children”. which is a guidance document for the Bermuda National Child Safeguarding Committee and sets direction for their mandate and work.
Mr. Speaker,