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Fixed Penalty Ticketing

The public will recall that the Government passed fixed penalty legislation in March, and this month (October) the new fixed penalty ticketing system officially comes online.

The new ticketing system will be jointly overseen by the Bermuda…

Customs Update - Importing COVID-19 Related Goods

The Customs Department has implemented the following process regarding the importation of goods that are intended to be used in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., SAR-CoV-2 - severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), such as testing kits and…

Revised Bus Scheduled to Start Monday

The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of a temporary change in the public bus schedule. Commencing tomorrow, Monday, 4 October through Sunday, 17 October, the public bus service will operate on the Sunday schedule, seven…

Minister announces Events for Flora Duffy

On October 11th, Bermuda’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy finally returns home to Bermuda after enjoying a championship triathlon season overseas.

As the public is aware, October 18th has been designated a public holiday in…

Ministry of Public Works announces Road Renaming Notice

The Ministry of Public Works announced today that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill.

The renaming of this landmark road is part of a special recognition for Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist,…

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Highlights Initiatives and Resources to Support Dementia Care in Bermuda

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors wishes to highlight initiatives and resources to support Dementia care in Bermuda.

The Minister, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, expressed, “As we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month during…

COVID-19 Update 1 October 2021

“Bermuda has experienced three more coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My deepest condolences to the families and friends who are mourning the loss of a loved one.”

Since the last update, the…

Minister of National Security’s Statement Regarding the Police Commissioner

Following today’s resignation announcement of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Stephen Corbishley, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming said: “I wish to offer my thanks and appreciation to Mr. Stephen Corbishley for his service these past…

Pathway to Reopening School for In-Person Learning

Good Day and Welcome,

Today, I wish to update the public on the plans to transition our public schools from Remote Learning to in-person instruction. In September, based on the data received at that time the decision to start the school…

Hurricane Sam Update 1 October 2021

As Hurricane Sam continues on its projected path, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming once again encouraged vigilance from the public. 

The Minister notes that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) continues to closely…