Government's latest Budget but $495,000 was allocated for military guards at the Premier's home and Cabinet building.

The establishment of a full time maritime troop and a Regimental Police contingent did not materialise on the Budget and staff estimates remain at a steady 33 personnel, although allocated funds increased by 26 percent, an additional $1,008,000.

Over a year ago, a joint UK-Bermuda team of civilian and military personnel carried out an in depth review of the Bermuda Regiment.

While the final review has never been publicly released, Government published an amended list of review recommendations that included the need for military soldiers to guard the Premier's home and the Cabinet building.

The review was submitted to the Governor's Council before being given to the Minister of Home Affairs for further review.

It was given back to the Council who called for a Regiment implementation team which was supposed to issue a progress report by the end of the year.

Deputy Governor Tim Gurney confirmed the implementation team has been meeting and changes are ongoing.

Lieutenant Colonel David Gibbons said in an interview, late last year: "I came on board to specifically address these issues and I'm looking forward to seeing them in action.'' The Regiment Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officer's Messes were allocated $11,000 -- there was no mention of the Private's Mess.

Defence Expansion budget includes $505,000 on funding overseas training and $18,000 for Social Insurance for the conscripts.

And the Regiment has a net reduction of $30,000 in operational costs.

Government officials and Bermuda Regiment officers could not be reached for comment.