Bermuda News Updates

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the outcome of successful negotiations with our largest Union partners.

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will recall the Government of Bermuda has seven Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or instruments that set out conditions of employment with six Union partners or Associations representing around 4,400 or so public officers.

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise before this Honourable House to table the 2022 Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission as required under Section 30A(1) and 30A(2) of the Human Rights Act, 1981.

Mr. Speaker,

The Human Rights Commission has the statutory responsibility for protecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals in Bermuda. Additionally, as the National Human Rights Institution in Bermuda, the mission of the Human Rights Commission is, I quote: “A Bermuda that honours human rights for all”.

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I am delighted to provide this Honourable House with an update on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Joint Programme: “Building Back Equal through Innovative Financing for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” also referred to as the Building Back Equal Project. This week June 27th, marked one year since the Government entered into a landmark partnership agreement with the United Nations to participate in this joint programme, which supports Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan.

Mr. Speaker,