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Swearing-In Ceremony - Premier's Remarks

Good morning, Your Excellency, Cabinet and parliamentary colleagues, members of the media, ladies, and gentlemen.

Just over a week from now we will start a new legislative year. The Government will set out the agenda for the new…

World Occupational Therapy Day Spotlight – Nicole Blades

October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day, which allows us to highlight the different types of Occupational Therapy (OT) and feature some of the incredible clinicians working under the Department of Health.

Occupational Therapists are…

DENR to Host Town Hall Meeting for St. David’s Area Residents

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will host a town hall meeting on the proposed installation of a clinical waste incinerator on Tuesday, 1 November.

Representatives from DENR and MediWaste will give…

Minister of Youth Culture and Sports - Charles Marshall Tribute

This week, as tributes pour in from the community recognizing the life and contributions of Mr. Charles E. Marshall, MBE, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets offered the following.

“On behalf of the Ministry of Youth…

Magistrate Appointment

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, announced the appointment of Ms Maria Sofianos as Magistrate with effect from 1 November 2022.

This appointment follows an open and competitive…

Premier Burt Congratulates Prime Minister Sunak

Premier David Burt today offered his congratulations to the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 

Premier Burt said: "I look forward to working with the new Prime Minister and his Ministers…

Minister Weeks visits Airport Firefighters

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP, was pleased to visit the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s airport operations division and Clearwater station recently, where he spent time with firefighters to hear about their work and…

The Ministry of Education Reminds Parents to Apply for the $150 Relief by October 31st, 2022

Parents and guardians of public school students are reminded of the October 31st, 2022, deadline to apply for the Government's $150 Relief fund

The Ministry of Education has received applications for 2,488 students. 2,276 applications have…

Minister Wilson gets Flu Shot

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, encourages all residents to get a flu shot to help contain the risks of influenza in the upcoming season.

Draft Blue Prosperity Plan Public Consultation Period Extended

Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce that the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan consultation period is extended from November 12 to December 31, 2022. This extension will give the public and key stakeholder groups…