• Governor, UK OT Director commend Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team

    Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines JP, MP, welcomed Governor John Rankin and the Director of Overseas Territories Mr. Ben Merrick to the Ministry Offices.

    Mr. Merrick, who is visiting Bermuda from 24 -…

  • Employee salaries following Humberto

    The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is issuing the following advisory regarding employee pay following Hurricane Humberto.

    Today the Minister, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo said, “We’ve been inundated with inquiries from the…

  • Post Tropical Cyclone Jerry Update
    Post Tropical Cyclone Jerry Update ~ 12.30 p.m., Sept. 25
    Please note the brief statement from the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP regarding the latest on Post Tropical Cyclone Jerry.

    Following my advisory from earlier this morning, I wish to advise that we continue to…

  • The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Tackles Hurricane Damage to Iconic Shipwreck Site

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is aware of significant damage to the side paddle steamer and blockade runner shipwreck the Montana ( 1863 ) following Hurricane Humberto. 

    The full extent of the…

  • EMO Update from Minister Caines

    This morning, the Bermuda Police Service reported they received no calls and there were no road obstructions overnight as a result of winds associated with Tropical Storm Jerry. 

    Based on the forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service…

  • Francis Patton Primary School Closed for Remainder of the Day

    The Department of Education is advising that Francis Patton Primary School has closed early today, 24 September, due to a power outage.

    Students and staff were released at 3:00 pm. The school Principal, staff, and parents were informed of…

  • Tropical Storm Jerry Update 24 September

    Good afternoon everyone.

    We are here to provide another update on Tropical Storm Jerry, following a meeting this morning of the Emergency Measures Organisation.

    Let me start with the good news – Tropical Storm Jerry’s winds are…

  • Gilbert Institute Closed for Remainder of the Day

    The Department of Education is advising that Gilbert Institute has closed today, 24 September.

    The decision to dismiss students for the day was made after a power outage at the facility.

    Department of Education staff are working…

  • TCD Southside and Rockaway Testing Facilities Closed Until Further Notice

    The Transport Control Department is advising that testing facilities at both the Southside and Rockaway locations are closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Humberto.

    The Department apologizes for any inconvenience…

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    Orange Ferry Route Suspended Effective Immediately

    The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that due to inclement weather, the Orange St. Georges Route ferry service is suspended effective immediately.

    For more ferry scheduling information, please visit www.…