Emergency Measures Organisation Issues Hurricane Lee Update
- Press ReleaseThe Emergency Measures Organisation executive (EMO) met this morning to assess the impact on Bermuda from Hurricane Lee, which is on a track toward our general area later this week.
According to the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) Hurricane…
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport to Attend 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting in London
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen K. Darrell, JP, will be attending the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting in London, from September 11 - 15, 2023.
The Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting is held every four…
COVID-19 Update
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health cannot confirm the presence of the new variant of COVID-19 BA.2.86 on the island. However, the Ministry has recently sent samples to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for sequencing, and the Office of the Chief…
Minister Weeks Press Conference: Hurricane Lee
- Press ReleaseMinister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, held a media briefing concerning Hurricane Lee.
"Good afternoon Bermuda,
This has undoubtedly been an incredibly busy hurricane season.
With back-to-back…
DPT Post School Bus Schedule
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Public Transportation (DPT) has released an updated school bus schedule effective Monday, 11 September 2023. The school schedule will be serviced by minibuses and DPT buses until the end of October. Starting 1 November, all…
Public Works Tree Trimming Advisory
-Following the passage of Hurricane Franklin and Post Tropical Storm Idalia, the Ministry of Public Works is issuing a timely tree trimming reminder for residents.
The Ministry notes that it is aware of the current overgrowth of vegetation…
Retail Sales Publication – May 2023
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
May's retail sales volume decreased 0.2 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an…
Ministers of Transport and Tourism Collaborate with Air Service Development Team
- Press ReleaseLast week, the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, and the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Vance Campbell, JP, MP, hosted a meeting with the Air Service Development Team. The discussions centred around key topics such as…
The Economic Development Department Launches Annual Reverse Pitch Competition
- Press ReleaseThe Economic Development Department (the EDD) is pleased to launch this year's edition of its annual Reverse Pitch Competition, an Island-wide technology competition for Bermuda's high-school students and an exciting opportunity for high school…
Bermudians Encouraged to Apply for the DWD 2023 Graduate Trainee Program
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Graduate Trainee Programme.
The success of this programme continues, with the three…
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