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Latest coronavirus variants detected in Bermuda

The latest variants of the coronavirus BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in Bermuda. The BF.7 is highly infectious (three times more than other variants) and spreads faster than other variants. Symptoms of the new BF.7 sub-variant are similar…

Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity Within Parklands 2023

The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at eighteen (18) public parklands for summer 2023 (1 March to 31 December). 

Locations of these concessions and…

PCC re-opens basketball court

Earlier today, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Pembroke Community Club (PCC) to officially re-open the basketball court with the recently installed new basketball backboards, hoops and rims behind the Casa dos Acores Community…

Opening of New Accommodation at Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

Good Morning.

I am pleased to be joined today by the Minister of Social Development & Seniors, the Honourable Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, the new Salvation Army Bermuda Divisional Commander Major Rob Kerr, Mrs. Beverley Daniels Executive…

Government announces Director appointments

Today, the Government advised of the appointments of two Director posts. 

Ms. Kimberly Charryse Bean has been appointed as the Director in the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation within the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport.…

Strengthening Bermuda’s Food Security

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Recently, several commercial farmers publicly announced their concerns that Bermuda would not be getting seed potatoes or strawberry seedlings for growing next year’s crop. 

I am happy to remove these…

Retail Sales Publication – September 2022

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2022 Retail Sales Index. 

September’s volume of retail sales decreased 1.8 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $…

Skills Development Programme Awards - Minister of Public Works’ Remarks

Good morning members and staff of the Skills Development Programme, family members and members of the media.

Let me start by saying how delighted I am to stand here today at another Skills Development Programme awards ceremony. Nothing…

January Cruise Calls Ring in the New Year

"The 2023 cruise ship season projections are very promising, and we are on course to return or potentially exceed pre-pandemic levels. Our team is preparing for 224 calls with seven scheduled next month commencing with the arrival of the…

Christmas and New Year's Waste and Recycling Collection Schedule

The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of the upcoming waste and recycling collection schedule over the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.

Christmas day and Boxing Day will be observed on Monday, 26 December, and…