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Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

Economies with ageing populations around the world have been presented with numerous challenges, including increased healthcare and long-term care spending, labour-force…

Ministry of Social Development celebrates a successful Seniors’ Talk and Tea Event

“As we move beyond the pandemic, it was refreshing to connect with our seniors in person at our first Talk and Tea event on Friday, 26 August.” said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social Development and Seniors.

“The event…

Coronavirus Update 31 August 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,011 test results, and 128 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%.

These results are from testing done on:

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Lobster Season Opens Tomorrow

The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to advise the public that the 2022-23 lobster season opens tomorrow, September 1st, and will run until March 31st, 2023.

This season will see fewer participants in the commercial spiny lobster…

Government Ministers attended Lorraine Nursing Home's 60th Anniversary and Renaming Ceremony

On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, the Lorraine Rest Home celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home. 

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, shared, "In 2018…

Public Reminder – Marine Turtles are Protected Species

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wishes to remind the public that marine turtles are among many species afforded protection under the Protected Species Act 2003. Under the act, it is an offence to “disturb or harass…

The Ministry of Education sponsored students to attend DREAM SPARK - STEM Summer Camp

“Watching our students engage in sports education and STEM projects with such joy was heartwarming to see,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.

“This is the third year the Ministry of Education has sponsored 20…

Statement from the Ministry of Health on diverted American Airlines flight

Regarding the American Airlines flight that diverted to Bermuda early this morning, the Ministry of Health can advise the following.

In this instance, the decision for arranging accommodations is not one to be made by the Ministry of…

Residents urged to remain vigilant during hurricane season

“The Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) Team are carefully watching the weather systems that are currently in the Atlantic region. The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) and the Government are prepared for a disaster, should one…

Government Introduces the Draft Fuels Bill for Public Consultation

The public will recall the efforts of the Department of Energy that led to the Government’s adoption of Bermuda’s National Fuels Policy in 2018. Since then, further findings have provided valuable insight into the island’s fuel sector. With this…