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Minister Commends Government’s Emergency Services and Residents for Hurricane Response

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks stated: "By all accounts, Hurricane Earl passed the Island early this morning without significant incident.

“I want to thank our emergency services, including our Police, Regiment,…

Bermuda Observances for HM Queen Elizabeth II

A Government spokesperson has confirmed that in keeping with the protocol on the passing of the Sovereign, the UK and the Overseas Territories have entered a period of National Mourning.

Earlier today at Government House, there was a 21-…

Ministry and Department of Education Back to School Pre-Return Testing Update

The Ministry and Department of Education would like to remind parents and students that pre-return COVID testing commences today. 

Negative results dated between September 9-11, 2022, are required to allow for in-class learning…

Minister Weeks - Post Hurricane Earl Morning Update – All Clear

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks shared the following update regarding Hurricane Earl, which is now moving away from Bermuda.

 Minister Weeks said, “I hope that all of Bermuda fared safe and well. Following the passage…

21 Rifle Salute

Government House is advising this evening, that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Her Excellency the Governor and her Office will observe a period of mourning.

Tomorrow (9th September 2022), subject to the prevailing…

Hurricane Earl Evening Update

The Ministry of National Security provided the following update regarding Hurricane Earl.

As of the 6.00 p.m. update Hurricane Earl was located around 122 nautical miles south of Bermuda, moving NNE at 14 knots.

It’s anticipated…

Governor's Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Excellency the Governor said  “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Queen. I offer my sincere condolences to  His Majesty The King and the Royal Family  at  this  difficult  time. …

Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

“A life of undimmed duty, a model of strength and devotion to country...” said Premier David Burt today following news that HM the Queen passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. “Queen Elizabeth’s reign has spanned decades of such immense…

Hurricane Earl Update 8 September 2022 Minister of National Security's Remarks

Good afternoon Bermuda:

I’m joined today by the National Disaster Coordinator, Steve Cosham and via phone, we have the Acting Director of the Bermuda Weather Service, Michelle Pitcher.

Hurricane Earl continues its track towards the…

Hurricane Earl - Evening Update

This evening, the Ministry of National Security provided the following regarding Hurricane Earl.

As of the 6.00 p.m. update Hurricane Earl was located around 350 nm south of Bermuda, moving north at 7 knots.

It’s…