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Department of Health confirms second case of imported Zika virus

The Department of Health confirms that a person who recently travelled to a Zika-affected country has been diagnosed with Zika. This represents the second confirmed imported (travel-related) case of Zika virus in Bermuda. 

Although…

Cabinet Office refurbishment update

Government today provided an update on works taking place at the Cabinet Office building.

A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that since June the Cabinet Office has been temporarily closed in order for the…

Government Summer Internship Programme Concludes

The Department of Workforce Development Summer Employment Programme concluded this week with a special luncheon for the students to meet with the Minister of Home Affairs, The Hon. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, JP, MP.

The Summer Employment…

12 noon Wed 24-Aug-2016 EMO Update on Tropical Storm Gaston

Tropical Storm Gaston: Currently located around 1700 nautical miles east south-east of Bermuda and moving west-northwest at 14 knots. Current track forecast is similar to yesterday’s update with a general trend to the northwest…

Olympic athletes return to Bermuda

Earlier today some of Bermuda's Olympic athletes arrived back in Bermuda following their participation in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Junior Minister for Social Development and Sports Nandi David JP MP was on hand to…

23-Aug-16 1550hrs - Gaston Update

Please find below the link to the latest and last advisory #27, on Post Tropical Cyclone Fiona.

http://www.weather.bm/maps/TropicalStormInfo.asp?WTNTnum=WTNT21

Also find the link below to the latest advisory #4, Tropical Storm…

Global entry expands to Bermuda preclearance at L.F. Wade International Airport

WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection and L.F. Wade International Airport announced today the addition of Global Entry kiosks to Bermuda Preclearance at L.F. Wade International Airport.  Global Entry, a CBP trusted…

Bermuda Government 2016 Scholarships and Awards

This year the Ministry of Education awarded Bermuda Government Scholarships (BGS) to four students who will be commencing their studies overseas in September. Each scholarship recipient received funding towards their cost of tuition and…

Collaborative effort sees “Beach Vision” come to life on Horseshoe Bay

Umbrellas and lounge chairs, plenty of well-marked garbage and recycling bins, regularly maintained restrooms and a new concession are just some of the improvements that now make Horseshoe Bay an even bigger draw.

These additions to the…

AML-ATF Ministerial Advisory 2/2016

Minister of Legal Affairs Issues New Advisory on the Risks Relating to Deficiencies in Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) Systems and Controls in Specified Jurisdictions

Attorney General and…