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Update to Permanent Secretary Roles Within the Public Service

Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns provided an update regarding three Permanent Secretary posts.
As of today, February 1, 2023, the following individuals have been confirmed in the posts:

Condolences to Mr. Brian Morris - Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

Following the passing of acclaimed golfer Brian Morris, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell, JP, took the opportunity to share his condolences and reflect upon the life of this prolific Bermudian.

Minister…

Minister Announces 2023 Pupillage Recipients

"The Government is committed to training future Bermudian barristers by providing a comprehensive and rigorous professional pathway to being admitted to the Bermuda Bar," said the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, Attorney-General and Minister of…

Consultation Launched on Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population

The public will recall the September 2022 release of the position paper on Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda, highlighting this demographic shift's impact on our economy. 

To help address this challenge…

Department of Workforce Development - Local and Overseas Scholarships 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), is once again pleased to invite applicants to apply for their 2023 Local and Overseas Scholarships. In 2022, the DWD provided $350,000 in scholarship…

'Finding Funds for College' Webinar Series

Good afternoon members of the media and representatives from the Mirrors Programme. Thank you for joining us today. As you can appreciate, attending college or university is a pivotal time in any student’s life.

It’s an opportunity to…

Public Services Interruption - Union Meeting

The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) full membership meeting taking place tomorrow, January 31, from 10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m., there will be an interruption in public services.

Specifically, there will be no bus…

Budget Statement presented February 17, 2023

In support of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2023 – 2024, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, will present the Budget Statement in the House of Assembly (Veritas Place) on Friday, February 17th,…

Premier and Minister of Tourism Meet St. Regis Owners

“The St. Regis Hotel is a valuable addition to Bermuda’s tourism product and the Government enjoys a constructive working relationship with the owners,” said the Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell following a meeting with the hotel’s owners…

Ministry Host Meeting to Discuss Air Service Development

"I firmly believe we must work collectively to make Bermuda one of the best and most sought-after destinations for airline travellers," said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, following a recent meeting with tourism and transport…