Minister of Public Works Post Budget 2023-24 Remarks

Good afternoon – I am delighted to be here today to highlight key initiatives for the Ministry of Public Works as outlined in the national Budget last Friday.

As you already know, the Ministry is responsible for the Island’s critical infrastructure, including roads, sewage, waste collection, water supply, quangos and by extension Municipalities, lands and parks, among other areas. These areas are Bermuda’s essential resources, which is our responsibility to sustain and play a crucial role in our Path to Continued Economic Growth.

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‘Dialogue To Expedite The End Of Colonialism’

“Encouraging deeper collaboration and constructive dialogue to expedite the end of colonialism” ensuring the “aspirational needs of small island territories under the purview of the Special Committee on Decolonization are met is a global responsibility,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. “The concerns of the Territories are varied, and we must ensure their voices are heard […]
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Enstar To Enter Loss Portfolio Transfer

Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a Loss Portfolio Transfer agreement with RACQ Insurance Limited to reinsure 80% of RACQ’s motor vehicle Compulsory Third Party  insurance liabilities, covering accident years 2021 and prior. A spokesperson said, “Under the reinsurance, which is effective as of July 1, 2022, RACQ will cede […]
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Reminder To Submit Workplace Accident Reports

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is “reminding all employers that the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009 require every employer to submit an annual report of the number of accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries that occurred at the workplace during the calendar year, January to December.” A Government spokesperson said, “Employers are responsible for […]
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Ministry Host Meeting to Discuss Managing Canines and Public Safety

“I am committed to addressing the growing number of canine-related incidents, especially those involving pitbull breeds,” said Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, following a recent meeting with canine and animal stakeholders, to discuss and learn how participants and their organizations could contribute to improved management of canines and public safety.

Joining Minister Roban in the meeting was:

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‘Radical Blooms: Female Flora Painters’

In conjunction with Women’s History Month, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art announced the exhibition ‘Radical Blooms: Female Flora Painters in Bermuda,’ opening in the Mezzanine Gallery on Friday, March 10th with a reception from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This exhibition will reveal the myriad ways that female artists have depicted nature, and particularly […]
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Meeting To Discuss Managing Canines & Safety

“I am committed to addressing the growing number of canine-related incidents, especially those involving pitbull breeds,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following a recent meeting with canine and animal stakeholders to “discuss and learn how participants and their organizations could contribute to improved management of canines and public safety.” A Government spokesperson said, […]
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Arnold Astwood Dies Following Collision

[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of 50-year-old Arnold Astwood following a collision in Southampton, and said that a “51-year-old-male has been arrested.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:45pm on Monday 20th February, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious collision on South Road, just west of Horseshoe Road Southampton. […]
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Health Council On Re-Registration Period

The Bermuda Health Council noted that they are “responsible for coordinating the registration of select regulated health professionals, monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the registration processes and making recommendations for enhancements.” A spokesperson said, “Within that responsibility, and upon completion of the re-registration period for allied health professions and pharmacists, the Health Council notes the […]
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