Somerset Primary Advances Toward International Chess in Education Recognition

Somerset Primary is progressing toward international recognition by the FIDE Chess in Education Commission (FIDE EDU), marking a significant milest

Director of Libraries and Archives Appointed

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mandellas Lightb

Public Health Week 2026: Ready, Set, Action!

The Ministry of Health will observe Public Health Week 2026 from 6–10 April under the theme “Ready, Set, Action!”

Premier hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Cabinet Office

Earlier today (April 4), Premier David Burt, and Mrs. Kristin Burt hosted the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Cabinet Office lawn.

Premier marks Good Friday across the Island

Over the weekend, Premier David Burt, along with his wife, Kristin Burt, and their children, spent Good Friday visiting communities across th

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  • COVID-19 Update - 18 August

    - Press Release

    Today there were 759 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

    Bermuda has had 166 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

    147 have recovered, and there are 10…
  • Update on yesterday's new cases

    - Press Release

    Yesterday the Ministry of Health advised that there were four new COVID-19 cases; three imported and one under investigation. All have been isolated and contact tracing has begun.

    The Bermuda Police Service issued a statement yesterday…

  • DENR Working With Aberfeldy Nurseries to Track Down Basil Plants & Seeds Infested With Dodder

    - Press Release

    Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that Aberfeldy Nurseries recently sold basil plants infested with the invasive dodder plant and also sold Mammoth Italian basil seed packets (Burpee brand), which may be contaminated with dodder seeds. The…

  • Minister Roban and DENR Environmental Engineer Visit Home Owners Affected by BELCO Emissions

    - Press Release

    On Friday afternoon, August 14th 2020, Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP and Dr. Geoff Smith – environmental engineer for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – took the opportunity to visit some of…

  • COVID-19 Update - 17 August

    - Press Release

    Between Sunday and today there were 1,244 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and four were positive for COVID-19.

    Of the four new cases, three were imported and one is under investigation. All three imported cases…

  • CDC Upgrades Bermuda's Classification

    - Press Release

    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today upgraded Bermuda's country classification to Alert - Level 2, COVID-19 risk in Bermuda is moderate, and new cases are decreasing or stable. This improved status is in line with the…

  • International Foundation Donates Laptops to Bermuda Public Schools

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce a generous donation of EUR 500,000 from the Hasso Plattner Foundation in Germany.  The donation is to be used to purchase laptops for students at the Primary level of the Bermuda Public School…

  • COVID-19 Update - 15 August

    - Press Release

    Today there were 833 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and three were positive for COVID-19.

    All three new cases were imported on the Jet Blue flight from New York on Friday 14 August. The travellers were residents…

  • COVID-19 Update - 14 August

    - Press Release

    Today there were 561 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

    Bermuda has had 159 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

      145 have recovered, and  …
  • Chief Medical Officer Appointment

    - Press Release

    Today the Ministry of Health announced that Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will be taking over as Bermuda’s new Chief Medical Officer, following the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball on August 31st 2020.

    The remit of the Chief Medical…