government / 23d ago
Strengthening Government Through Strategic Investment.
, I rise, this morning, to inform this Honourable House of the Government’s intention to purchase the Compass Point Building, located on 9 Bermudiana Road, Pembroke, as part of a broader effort to modernise government operations, reduce long-term rental costs, improve public service delivery, and strengthen the Government’s long-term financial position. At its core, this proposal is about a simple principle: The Government should spend taxpayer funds responsibly, operate efficiently, and build long-term public value wherever possible. , Government office accommodation is currently spread across a combination of government-owned buildings and privately leased commercial space, primarily within the City of Hamilton. This fragmented arrangement creates inefficiencies, increases costs, limits coordination between departments, and makes it more difficult for the public to access services. At the same time, the Government continues to spend substantial sums each year on commercial rent without creating a lasting public asset in return.