• 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
    Ministerial Statement by the Minister of National Security, The Honourable Wayne Caines, JP, MP

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

  • 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…

  • Gang Violence Reduction Team Celebrates GREAT Success

    The Gang Violence Reduction Team recently celebrated Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (GREAT) graduations at two public primary schools.

    On the 18 and 19 of February at Port Royal Primary and Heron Bay Primary schools…

  • Wage Commission to be Established

    The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports today announced that it will shortly be setting up a Wage Commission to consult with key stakeholders regarding the implementation of a living/minimum wage.

    This follows the tabling of a…