Legislation enabling a crackdown on single-use plastics, under consideration in Bermuda for years, is to finally get its day in the House of Assembly as MPs review the Single-Use Plastics Act 2026.

It is the sole item up for debate today.

Jaché Adams, the Minister of Public Works and Environment, told the House in March that the legislation would allow the Government to ban items “only after consultation, only after listening to stakeholders and only after determining that alternatives are viable for both our environment and our economy”.

For that reason, the Bill’s schedule listing prohibited items has intentionally been left blank.

Among statements scheduled is an update by David Burt, the Premier, on consultation planned for proposed constitutional reforms — as well as the promising signs from an assessment of the island by global ratings agencies.

Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, will address MPs on a 2025 survey covering ground floor use and vacancies in Hamilton, along with the upcoming launch of an improved government portal.

Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, will speak on the draft national electricity policy, reforms to landlord and tenant regulations and the island’s national housing registry.

A “medical cannabis framework” is the topic of an address by Michael Weeks, the Minister of Home Affairs.

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, will speak on the implementation of ridesharing and the announcement of grand marshals for the celebration of Bermuda Day in one week’s time.

Mr Adams is scheduled to give an update on “national infrastructure and community works across Bermuda”.

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