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The Ministry of Education Hosts First 'Fathers Speak' Event

The Ministry of Education hosted the very first ‘Fathers Speak’ event, on Thursday, 7 March, aimed at encouraging an open dialogue between fathers, the Ministry and community stakeholders about the importance of a father’s role and participation…

Child Care Regulations

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

Today I stand before this Honourable House to provide an update on developments in improving the safety and…

Statement from the Commissioner of Education, 8 March 2019

The Department of Education has been made aware of a recent incident at Whitney Institute Middle School that resulted in the injury of two students.

Based on reports received from the Whitney Institute, it was determined that a student…

November 2018 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Walton Brown, JP, MP, released the November 2018 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of…

Gang Prevention in Primary Schools

Mr. Speaker, this morning I am delighted to provide this Honourable House with an update on the prevention and intervention…

Training Opportunity for Those in Hospitality Industry

The Department of Workforce Development has partnered with Take Five Limited to create a three-week training program which will provide participants with certifications for the Hospitality Industry.

"The Tourism, Hospitality and Service…

Pastor Bean and Darren Woods Receive Star Awards

Recently, Pastor Leroy Bean and Darren Woods were presented with CedarBridge Academy STAR Awards at an awards ceremony held at CedarBridge Academy.  

The CedarBridge Academy STAR Award is presented to persons who are shining stars for…

Minister Caines Visits Targeted Primary Prevention Programme

On Thursday (28 Feb), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, visited the fourteen week Targeted Primary Prevention Programme, at Elliot Primary School.

The programme is delivered by the Ministry of National…

Commissioner of Education

The Department of Education wishes to advise parents and the community that we have reached out to the Bermuda Union of Teachers (BUT) to invite them to engage in discussions around their concerns about grading and reporting.  With the…

UK Foreign Affairs Committee

Good afternoon and thank you for coming.

Less than one year since we celebrated the 50th anniversary of universal adult suffrage in Bermuda, and the 50th anniversary of our Constitution, Bermuda is confronted with views and recommendations…