• Tropical Storm Philippe Downgraded to Tropical Cyclone

    The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has downgraded Tropical Storm Philippe to a Tropical Cyclone. 

    Philippe is expected to pass by the Island later today, bringing with it significantly reduced winds and rains compared to…

  • New Pilot Boat Arrives in Bermuda

    The Department of Marine and Ports Services took possession of the new pilot boat, the St George, on Thursday, 5 October, after a roughly 650 nautical miles passage from Newport to Bermuda. The St George was built by the renowned East Coast…

  • Bermuda Begins Second Public Consultation on Corporate Income Tax Proposal
    Policy Proposals align with OECD’s GloBE Rules  Proposes corporate income tax rate of 15%  Contemplates effective date of January 2025  Recognises importance and availability of Qualified Refundable Tax Credits in 2025 

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  • Update on Work Permit Applications

    The Department of Immigration (DOI) is pleased to provide updates on work permit applications.

    DOI can advise that all submissions, including those made before September 20th, are still being processed, and while documents cannot be…

  • EMO Update on Tropical Storm Philippe

    The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) executive met today to further assess Tropical Storm Philippe’s impact.

    As of the Bermuda Weather Service advisory at 12 p.m. today, a Tropical Storm Warning remained in effect. Philippe…

  • World Teachers’ Day

    “Today, I join Ministerial colleagues and Governments here and around the world to acknowledge World Teachers’ Day,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, MP, JP.

    “We cannot and will not underestimate the instrumental…

  • Health Concern: Dangers of Vaping in Young People

    “The alarming rise in vaping among young people and the associated risks is a concerning public health issue,” warned Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “We have noticed how accessible e-cigarettes and similar devices are in our community…

  • Parents Urged to Speak to Their Children About Behaviour in Public After School Hours

    The Department of Education is urging parents across the Island to ensure that their school age children do not engage in anti-social behaviour after school.

    This, after a store owner wrote to a few schools expressing concern over students…

  • Benefits for Financial Assistance Recipients

    "This Government remains committed to providing support that enables members of our community to meet their basic needs," said Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward. "On occasion, this requires the benefits afforded to Financial Aid…

  • Public Urged To Maintain Hurricane Preparedness as Forecasters Keep a Close Eye on Tropical Storm Philippe

    The Ministry of National Security and the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) are monitoring Tropical Storm Philippe, located northeast of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands. 

    Philippe is considered a threat to the Island. The BWS anticipates…