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Joint Session of the Legislature

Government announced today that there is to be a Joint Session of the Legislature on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Led by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, MPs and Senators will have…

Remembering September 11, 2001

Today, the Cabinet Office paused to remember all who lost their lives on September 11th, in the Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. 

And a Cabinet Office spokesperson encouraged the…

Minister Comments on Fatal Stabbing Incident This Morning

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said today: “Yet another incident of violence has occurred in our country, and I send out my condolences to the victim’s family.

“I also wish the second stabbing victim who…

Minister Commends Government’s Emergency Services and Residents for Hurricane Response

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks stated: "By all accounts, Hurricane Earl passed the Island early this morning without significant incident.

“I want to thank our emergency services, including our Police, Regiment,…

Bermuda Observances for HM Queen Elizabeth II

A Government spokesperson has confirmed that in keeping with the protocol on the passing of the Sovereign, the UK and the Overseas Territories have entered a period of National Mourning.

Earlier today at Government House, there was a 21-…

Ministry and Department of Education Back to School Pre-Return Testing Update

The Ministry and Department of Education would like to remind parents and students that pre-return COVID testing commences today. 

Negative results dated between September 9-11, 2022, are required to allow for in-class learning…

Minister Weeks - Post Hurricane Earl Morning Update – All Clear

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks shared the following update regarding Hurricane Earl, which is now moving away from Bermuda.

 Minister Weeks said, “I hope that all of Bermuda fared safe and well. Following the passage…

21 Rifle Salute

Government House is advising this evening, that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Her Excellency the Governor and her Office will observe a period of mourning.

Tomorrow (9th September 2022), subject to the prevailing…

Hurricane Earl Evening Update

The Ministry of National Security provided the following update regarding Hurricane Earl.

As of the 6.00 p.m. update Hurricane Earl was located around 122 nautical miles south of Bermuda, moving NNE at 14 knots.

It’s anticipated…

Governor's Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Excellency the Governor said  “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Queen. I offer my sincere condolences to  His Majesty The King and the Royal Family  at  this  difficult  time. …