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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda Medical Symposium

Good morning everyone,

On behalf of the Ministry of Health, I am very pleased to be with you this morning to
offer our support to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda.

Let me start by first congratulating the Multiple…

Ministry of Home Affairs Launches Space and Satellite Website

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched its Space and Satellite website at www.space.gov.bm. 

The aim of the website is to be the official hub of Bermuda’s Space and Satellite Administration. Additionally, this site will provide a…

Westgate Correctional Facility Kitchen Closed For Repairs

The Department of Corrections is advising that the kitchen at Westgate Correctional Facility was closed late on Friday 21 June, 2019 due to a collapsed ceiling resulting from a ruptured water pipe.   

The Department of Works and…

Department of Health Primary 1 Readiness Screening

The Department of Health is advising that primary 1 readiness screening will be held from July 3 – 17, 2019, at the Cedarbridge Academy library.    

There will be three components to this year’s screening, Speech and…

Public Service Leaders Meet to Discuss Reform Implementation

The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, JP, today announced that the Public Service leaders, comprising the Civil Service Executive and Heads of Departments, gathered at St. Paul Centennial Hall for an executive workshop. Each Ministry…

Clearwater Middle School Dismisses Students Early to Conduct Water Pump Repairs

The Department of Education is advising that Clearwater Middle School students have been dismissed for the remainder of today, 21 June, due to no water supply at the school. While emergency work to a water pump was being conducted, the water…

Ministry of Legal Affairs Responds to Judgment

In responding to the judgment of the Court of Appeal today in the matter of The Human Rights Commission, et al vs The Attorney-General et al, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Legal Affairs stated, “The Ministry has received the Court of Appeal’…

Ministry of Education Provides University of West Indies Scholarship Opportunities

Today the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain made a statement in the House of assembly outlining Ministry scholarship offerings to the University of West Indies. 

Mr Speaker,

It gives me great…

Orange Ferry Route Suspended For Remainder of Day

The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that due to inclement weather, the Orange St. Georges Route ferry service between Dockyard and St. George’s has been suspended for the remainder of the day (21 June 2019).

Please find…

Extraordinary Municipal Election Results

Today an extraordinary municipal election was held at Penno’s Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal in St. George’s, to return the seat of Municipal Residents Councillor, to the Corporation of St. George.

At the end of polls Mr. Nyon Dowling was…