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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  • Re-opening Economy – Pre Cup Match Update

    - Ministerial Statement

    Good evening.

    I am pleased to provide a further update and reminders for the Cup Match weekend.

    Firstly, both the Ministry of National Security & the Cabinet Committee have struggled with requests for large gatherings. …

  • REMARKS BY THE HON PREMIER ON THE OCCASION OF THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE OTTIWELL A. SIMMONS INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE

    - Ministerial Statement

    Good afternoon.

    I would like to say welcome to my Ministerial colleagues, the team from Milhouse and certainly the guest of honour today, Mr. Ottiwell Simmons, and everyone joining us here today from the Bermuda Industrial Union and the…

  • Ground Breaking for the Ottiwell Simmons Arbitration Centre

    - Ministerial Statement

    Good afternoon, I am delighted to be here today on this most auspicious occasion – The official ground breaking of the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Center.  And to be joined by:

    The Hon. E. David Burt…

  • COVID-19 Daily Update 28 July, 2020

    - Ministerial Statement

    Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19. Both new cases were imported on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 27th July 2020.

    Bermuda now has 156 total confirmed positive cases.…

  • Additional Departure Times Added to Ferry Schedule’s Green Route Starting 3rd August

    - Press Release

    The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that starting Monday, 3rd August 2020, changes to the temporarily reduced ferry schedule will take effect.

    Additional departure times preferred by morning commuters will…

  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources Closed Due to Continued Water Shortage

    - Press Release

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), located in the Botanical Gardens, was closed late this morning (Tuesday, July 28th) until further notice due to a continued water shortage.

    This issue is being addressed and DENR…

  • Expiry Date for Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits Extended to 31st October

    - Press Release

    Please note that the expiry date of any refrigerant handlers’ permits that were due to expire in 2020 have now effectively been extended from 31st July to the 31st October 2020.

    This will allow additional time to coordinate the…

  • BAMZ Unable to Accommodate Summer Camp Groups Due to COVID-19 Regulations

    - Press Release

    The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) regrets to inform the public that visiting camp groups cannot be accommodated this summer, for public health reasons.

    Indoor and outdoor spaces at BAMZ make it very hard for large groups to…

  • Financial Assistance & Supplemental Unemployment Benefit

    - Press Release

    The public is aware that the Government’s unemployment benefit was extended from 12 to 16 weeks is now being extended by a further 2 weeks for a total of 18 weeks. It must be noted that due to individuals enrolling in the benefit at…

  • COVID-19 Update - 27 July

    - Press Release

    Good Day Members of the Media, 

    Today there were 803 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

    Bermuda has 154 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: