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Severe weather ~ public safety advisory

With the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry of National Security is advising residents to take the necessary safety precautions around their homes. This includes securing any lawn…

COVID-19 Daily Release 25 January 2021

There were 1689 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

Additionally, since the last update, 12 cases have recovered.

There are currently 34 active…

Opening of BHB Vaccine Facility, Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson’s Remarks

“As I had reported previously, The Ministry of Health has been working with the medical community to identify suitable locations to serve as additional vaccine centres prior to the arrival of the next batch of vaccines. This is necessary as…

Policy Proposal in Support of Economic Development 25th January 2021

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

I am joined here today by the Minister of Public Works. Lt. Col. David Burch.

In today’s press conference I will share with you the Ministry of Labour’s policy proposals in…

London Office Travel Advisory

Please be reminded that those travelling to the United Kingdom are currently subject to travel regulations to reduce the spread of COVID19.

Travellers to the UK must isolate for 10 days upon arrival and are also required to provide:
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Department of Workforce Development - 2021 Summer Employment Programme

The Department of Workforce Development invites college and university students to apply for the 2021 Summer Employment Programme.  

Internship applicants must hold Bermudian status and be enrolled full time at an accredited college…

Government Stimulus Programme Update 25 January 2021

Good Afternoon – it was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Mrs. Erica Smith and I launched the Short Term Stimulus Programme to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 and invited small to…

Household Survey on Drug Use to Begin in February

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, is pleased to notify the public that the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) will be conducting a survey to obtain…

Grants presented to local community clubs and organisations

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants to six (6) local community clubs and organisations, totalling $151,700, which will support youth programs and assist with capital upgrades. The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s…

Government Encourages Public to Register for Upcoming Consultation Meetings, to Discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools

The Ministry of Education is expecting a broad cross section of Bermuda’s public will come out to participate in a series of consultation meetings, beginning this week, to discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools…