The Centre on Philanthropy has congratulated the Progressive Labour Party on becoming the new Government.

“We are particularly encouraged by the emphasis that has been placed on strengthening the social infrastructure in Bermuda,” the Centre said in a statement.

“Over 350 registered charities and social services providers in Bermuda greatly lessen the burden of the Government to provide a healthy society for our community.

“We all benefit from the collective effort of dedicated registered non-profits in Bermuda who contribute daily to a wide range of social issues including poverty, gang violence, families, abuse, the environment, ageing population, education, sports, etc.”

The statement added that the Centre welcomes the opportunity to meet with government ministers and senators to assist in the implementation of some of the proposed initiatives, as does its membership of more than 200 non-profits organisations.

“The non-profit sector can play a massive role in changing our community for all of our citizens most desperately in need of it to change. If we can work together as stakeholders along with the non-profit sector there is the potential to realise real change.”

And it added: “We are mindful that we have a role in the success of our new Government to achieve ‘actions that deliver’. We have the responsibility of holding our Government accountable to accomplish what they have promised.

“As invested stakeholders in the success of our future, we must ALL commit to work with the Government to see the success we want to see. They cannot be successful without each and every one of us.”