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New Commanding Officer, Royal Bermuda Regiment

Her Excellency The Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, announced today that Major Duncan Simons ED has been appointed as the next Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, succeeding Lt Col Ben Beasley BEM on 1 June 2024.

Announcing the…

Premier's Red Tape Reduction - Remarks

Premier David Burt provided an update regarding the Red Tape Reduction Consultation process. 

Red Tape Reduction …

Culture Minister Delighted by Record Number of Bermuda Day Parade Entrants

The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Sen. The Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP presented a press conference this morning (May 20) at Bernard Park. As part of Heritage Month celebrations, the Bermuda Day parade will commence at 1:30 p.m. on Friday…

Road and Traffic Restrictions for Bermuda Day Holiday on 24 May 2024

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on Friday, 24 May 2024. These measures are necessary to accommodate the various race events and the parade taking place between 7:30 a.m…

Bus Schedule Adjusted this Week to Accommodate Training

The Department of Public Transport has advised that the weekday bus schedule will be adjusted this week, Monday, 20 May through Thursday, 23 May, to accommodate mandatory operator training.  

DPT administration has adjusted the…

Ministry of Public Works Announces Bermuda Day Holiday Waste Collection Schedule Changes

The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, 24 May 2024, household waste that would normally be collected on that day will instead be collected on Saturday, 25 May.

Recycling collection…

Ministry of Public Works Completes Road Paving on South Road, Southampton

"We are pleased with the completed paving of the eastbound and westbound lanes between the Henry VIII and Fairmont Southampton entrance," commented Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP.

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Update on Access to Achilles Bay

“With the summer rapidly approaching, the public will still have access to Achilles Bay through temporary measures while repairs to enhance accessibility continue,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED,…

Lifeguard Protection on Public Beaches

Mr. Speaker, Bermuda Day is next week Friday and as all in this Honourable House know - the festivities are the unofficial start of the summer season. Vacations, Family Reunions, Picnics and Beach days all begin…

Clarifiation of Paid Leave Entitlement Pertaining to Persons Who Receive Other Gratuities

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. 

I rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House clarification that paid leave entitlement for persons who receive gratuities and service charges as a part of the minimum…