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Update on Work Permit Backlog

The Government recently revealed that another 2017 election promise has been fulfilled with a tangible improvement in the efficiency of the Immigration Department.

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, JP…

North Terrace Pembroke Gang Graffiti Statement from the Minister of National Security

This morning, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP. MP., and Gang Violence Coordinator, Pastor Leroy Bean attended the area of North Terrace in Pembroke Parish where gang graffiti had been painted on an area resident’s…

Premier and Family Assist Grateful Bread Programme

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, together with his wife Kristin and their children, volunteered their time to the monthly Grateful Bread feeding programme at St Andrew’s Church last evening. The service is offered every last Thursday of the…

Christmas card winners

Earlier this year His Excellency the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG, invited local middle schools to participate in helping design the 2018 Government House Christmas Card.  The theme was “Christmas in Bermuda / A Bermudiful Christmas”.

Press Conference Remarks - New Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint Educational Video

Good morning,

Thank you for joining us today as we premiere a new roadside sobriety checkpoint educational video. This video will serve as a tool to further inform the public about what to expect when going through a sobriety checkpoint…

New Date for the Start School Winter Term

The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, has today advised that all students in the Bermuda Public School System (except those attending preschool) will now return to school on January 3rd, 2019.  Preschool students will return…

Culinary Apprentices Serve up Holiday Cheer to their Colleagues

Next month, five Culinary Apprentices currently employed at the Fairmont Southampton will depart for Prince Edward Island, Canada, where they will spend six weeks at Holland College gaining crucial technical training - with tuition costs covered…

Press Conference Remarks - Complaint Process for Reporting Breaches to Immigration Law

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge Mrs. Renee Ming JP, MP, Chair of the Immigration Board, and Mr. Mikkel Harris, Principal Compliance Officer from the Department of Immigration and thank them both for their participation here this afternoon.…

Ministry of Education - Prospect Primary Playground Repairs

The Ministry of Education would like to provide the public with an update of the status of the Prospect Primary playground equipment. 

 As part of ongoing school repairs and maintenance schedule, the Department of…

Department of Education - Student Report Cards Delayed

The Department of Education is focused on ensuring quality teaching, learning and improved outcomes for our students.

In response to feedback from key stakeholder groups inclusive of the Bermuda Union of Teachers and School Principals, the…