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The 2022 TechAwards Brings Back the Trailblazer Award Category

The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Economic Development Department (EDD), is today announcing the return of the "Innovative Trailblazer Award," a TechAwards category sponsored and presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency…

The Ministry of Education Provides Update on $150 Government Relief Initiative

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, stated, "We would like to remind parents that the application for the $150 relief is now live. This is a one-time payment for each student enrolled in a government preschool, primary,…

The Attorney-General Confirms Government’s Position on Cannabis Legislation

"Disappointing but not surprising, given the confines of our constitutional relationship with the UK Government and their archaic interpretation of the Narcotic Conventions”, said the  Attorney-General, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons today…

Emergency Measures Organisation - Tropical Strom Earl

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks advised today that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) has been closely monitoring Tropical Strom Earl.   

And the Minister confirmed that tomorrow morning(September 7)…

September is National Recovery Month

The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, and in conjunction with treatment agencies across the island, celebrates National…

Government House - Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022

I previously announced that I had reserved the Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 for the signification of Her Majesty’s pleasure under Section 35 (2) of The Bermuda Constitution.

I have now received an instruction, issued to me on Her…

The Ministry of Education thanks Fortitude Re for their Donation to CedarBridge Academy

“On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Fortitude Re for their generous donation to CedarBridge Academy,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.

Fortitude Re donated $…

Parks Department Carries out Tree Trimming Operation

Recently, the Department of Parks carried out tree trimming and maintenance on Berry Hill Road in Paget as part of the Government’s hurricane preparedness efforts, which include cutting back overhanging vegetation and shrubbery around the Island…

Minister Roban Appointed Inaugural Chair of the Blue Prosperity Leaders Forum

“I am extremely honoured and excited to become the first-ever chair of this Leaders Forum,” said the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, following his appointment as the 2022-2023 Chair of the Blue…

New UK Prime Minister - Premier's Remarks

With the news earlier today of the results of the UK Conservative Party leadership election, Premier David Burt said, “The Government of Bermuda looks forward to working with the new Prime Minister and the new Foreign Secretary. 

“…