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Nine Bermudians Secure Fulltime Employment with BTC Following Apprenticeship Programme

A partnership initiative between the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) and the Government has culminated in the fulltime employment of nine Bermudians.

The BTC Apprenticeship Programme, supported by the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs…

Registration Dates for Public Preschool and Primary schools

The Department of Education is pleased to announce that preschool and primary school registration will be held on Monday February 4, Tuesday February 5 and Wednesday February 6, 2019. 

Parents of current preschool students will…

Minister Foggo Extends Condolences following the Passing of Mr. Leroy Richardson

Today the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo JP MP paid tribute to the life of former Cup Match Great, Leroy “Tubby” Richardson who passed away on Monday, aged 97.

"I would like to send my condolences…

Education Minister Visits Robotics Class at Clearwater Middle School

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP recently visited the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class at Clearwater Middle School.  The students are building several submersible vehicles to enter in the…

The DPT and BIU Close to Completing Night Work Agreement

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) and the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) are close to completing work needed to address the longstanding issues relating to rostered night work after reconvening yesterday, 28 January, to review the…

Department of Workforce Development Assists Young Computer Programmer to Achieve Certification

For most of us, when we hear the word ‘Python’, we think of a slithery Jungle Book-type creature. But for 22-year-old Zär’a Cardell, it’s a computer programming language which he uses every day at work.

Last month, Zär’a returned from a…

Department of Workforce Development Offers Free Career Building Workshops

Whether you are just starting your career, unemployed or underemployed and need assistance with your job search, the Department of Workforce Development is offering free career development workshops to assist with career guidance.

The…

Emergency Measures Organization Town Hall Meeting A Success

On Thursday 24th January, at BIOS’ Hanson Hall, the Ministry of National Security’s Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in conjunction with RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. (RUBiS), and SOL Petroleum Bermuda Ltd. (SOL), held a Town Hall meeting for…

Director of the Department of Child and Family Services Returns to Duty

After a thorough investigation, the Ministry of Legal Affairs today announced that Mr. Alfred Maybury will return to his post as the Director of The Department of Child and Family Services and is no longer on administrative leave.

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Today, I would like to discuss vaccine preventable diseases, and the importance of getting vaccinated, particularly in the setting of the current active flu season.

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