Department

Communications

Under the Ministry of The Cabinet Office

The Department of Communications utilizes a comprehensive range of communication tools to effectively disseminate information to the public, ensuring a seamless and reliable reporting system through CITV, traditional media, and social media platforms. They provide easily accessible, multi-layered information. The first layer includes radio and print ads, 30-60 second social media videos, and social media posts, which offer brief overviews of government programs, services, initiatives, and policies. For more detailed information on accessing these services, the second layer is available on this portal.

What do they do?

The Department of Communications (DC) proactively develops awareness of the Government of Bermuda’s initiatives, programmes and activities.

DC plays a vital role in providing clear, innovative and relevant Government communications services to the people of Bermuda.

DC promotes awareness of the initiatives and programmes that the government provides and how to access them.

The department:

  1. runs CITV, the government television station, producing television programmes to educate, enlighten and enrich the public;
  2. uses traditional and new media to deliver information to the public about ministries, departments and programmes;
  3. creates brochures, signage, books and other collateral material to support government programmes; and
  4. captures, catalogues, and stores all government photographs and videos.
DC has five sections:
Administration
Communications
Creative Services
CITV
Customer Service Representatives

This Week in Government

This Week in Government is a programme that covers current initiatives, key policies, the latest government activities, and how they affect the lives of Bermudians.

This Week in Government can be seen on CITV’s YouTube channel, on Government’s Facebook page, and on CITV television station (Wow ch. 102 / OneComm ch. 2).

Government of Bermuda Social Media Platforms
  1. Facebook - @BermudaGovernment
  2. Instagram - @BermudaGovernment
  3. X (formerly Twitter) - @BDAGovernment
  4. LinkedIn - @the-government-of-bermuda
  5. YouTube - @citvbermuda

PATI statements

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Public Holidays

Public holiday dates are set in accordance with the Public Holidays Act 1947. Where a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the next following weekday is observed as a public holiday under the Act. The current schedule covers 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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What’s on CITV?

CITV is the government-owned television station that is committed to producing and airing programming that provides details of Government programmes and initiatives. The station also focuses on cultural, historic and socially relevant topics that celebrate the diversity of Bermuda’s heritage. CITV is on One Communications Channel 2, Digicel Channel 3, and TBI-TV Channel 102. View CITV's latest programs, press releases and Public Service Announcements on our Youtube channel CITV Live Stream CITV.

Communications 2 min read
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Leaders on the Record - Podcast Series

Welcome to Leaders on the Record, a Government of Bermuda podcast series that provides candid, in-depth conversations with Government leaders on key issues affecting the community, offering insight beyond traditional press conferences and news soundbites. Listen and subscribe to Leaders on the Record on Spotify.

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International Women's Day

Observed annually on March 8, the Government of Bermuda joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). Historically this day is observed with the aim to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD is a day celebrated and supported globally by industry, governments, educational institutions, community groups, professional associations, women's networks, charities and non-profit bodies, the media and more. It celebrates the economic,...

Communications 2 min read
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Real Estate Licensing Advisory

The Superintendent of Real Estate is advising all real estate brokers and agents of the following: The receipt of real estate licence renewal applications will commence on Wednesday, 15 August 2018. A ‘How to Apply for a Real Estate License Guide’ is available on the government portal at www.gov.bm. The Superintendent wishes to remind real estate brokers who operate under an incorporated company to ensure their annual government fees and filings are current prior to submitting their real estate.

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Treefrog Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how this mobile application (“Treefrog’) uses your personal information. By downloading and using Treefrog you accept this Privacy Notice and where relevant, consent to our use of your personal information. Who are we? The Ministry with responsibility for Cabinet Office 105 Front St Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda How / what personal information do we collect? We obtain personal information from you when you use Treefrog. The personal information we collect: First / last...

Communications 2 min read

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U.S. Coast Guard Provides Update
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U.S. Coast Guard Provides Update

The Government of Bermuda continues to monitor developments regarding the ongoing search for the air ambulance aircraft that departed Bermuda in the early hours of Saturday morning. The latest update from the U.S. Coast Guard provided an update earlier today.

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