Somerset Primary Advances Toward International Chess in Education Recognition

Somerset Primary is progressing toward international recognition by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission (FIDE EDU), marking a significant milest

Director of Libraries and Archives Appointed

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mandellas Lightb

Public Health Week 2026: Ready, Set, Action!

The Ministry of Health will observe Public Health Week 2026 from 6–10 April under the theme “Ready, Set, Action!”

Premier hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Cabinet Office

Earlier today (April 4), Premier David Burt, and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn.

Premier marks Good Friday across the Island

Over the weekend, Premier David Burt, along with his wife, Kristin Burt, and their children, spent Good Friday visiting communities across th

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  • COVID-19 Phase 2 Remarks 6 May 2021

    - Press Release

    Good evening Bermuda,

    As we begin to move into Phase 2 with the relaxing of some of the regulations, I will provide a general overview on the following:

    1) Curfew Exemptions;

    2) Large Group Exemptions;

    3) Enforcement…

  • COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health's Remarks 6 May 2021

    - Press Release

    Thank you, Premier. Good afternoon everyone.

    I begin my remarks today by offering my sincere condolences to all of the families who have sadly lost loved ones recently in circumstances related to the coronavirus.

    While our…

  • Pilot Programme Provides Safety Devices to Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors has launched a pilot programme with the Disability Center of Bermuda (DCOB) and Investing in Care Safety and Security (ICSS) to provide GPS life safety devices at a reduced cost for seniors with…

  • Town Hall Meetings for the Saliva Testing Strategy

    - Press Release

    The Department of Education will be holding Zoom Town Hall meetings to share more information about the Saliva Testing Programme with parents.

    Meeting registration details can be obtained from the parent newsletter ‘The Scoop’.

    The…

  • Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) Update

    - Press Release

    On Monday, May 3rd, The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, met with the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) to discuss the safe return to in-school learning and the introduction of the saliva testing screening…

  • COVID-19 Daily Release 5 May 2021

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Health received 1014 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 0.2%.

    Both of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they…

  • Cultural Stakeholder Summit to focus on preserving Bermuda's arts, culture and heritage

    - Press Release

    The Department of Culture will host the first ever Bermuda Cultural Stakeholder Conference on Sunday, May 16. 

    The conference which will be held via Zoom, is free to the public and will serve as the formal launch of Bermuda’s National…

  • COVID-19 Daily Release 4 May 2021

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Health received 447 test results since the last update, and five (5) were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 1.1%.

    All five (5) of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact…

  • COVID-19 Daily Release 3 May 2021

    - Press Release

    “I am sorry to report that another Bermudian has died from a Covid-related illness,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to their family and loved ones.”

    The Ministry of Health received 2855…

  • April Bus Passes Extended into May

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Transport wishes to advise the public that all April bus passes will be extended into the month of May.

    Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott JP, MP, indicated today, "This has been a trying time for all of us. We…