Government extends voluntary early retirement programme
-The Cabinet Office announced that it is extending its voluntary early retirement programme for eligible persons in the public service. Submission deadline is August 29th, 2016 and termination date is September 30th, 2016, with the exception of…
Premier Dunkley remarks on Orlando Shootings
- Press Release"Such an unimaginable and senseless tragedy," Premier Michael Dunkley said this evening, as he joined the global community in condemning Sunday morning's mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.
The Orlando nightclub shooting is being…
Responsibility of boaters to abide by the waste management laws and guidelines.
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, Bermuda’s blue ocean waters are one of this country’s most beautiful and prized asset. It is the responsibility of every citizen to care for our ocean, but today, I specifically would like to remind boaters of their…
Bermuda’s National Hero 2016
- Ministerial StatementMinisterial Statement by the Minister of Social Development and Sports, The Hon. Sylvan D. Richards, J.P., M.P.Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of this House and the people of Bermuda, I am most pleased to share with my fellow…
The use of cameras at illegal dump sites
- Ministerial StatementMinisterial Statement by the Minister of Public Works, The Hon. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP.Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to advise this Honorable House and members of the Public of the Ministry of Public Works intent to use…
Actuarial Review of Contributory Pension Fund 2014 CPF Pension Increase
- Ministerial StatementMinisterial Statements by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, The Hon. E. T. Richards, JP, MP.Mr. Speaker, in accordance with section 35 of the Contributory Pensions Act 1970, I am pleased to table the Contributory Pension Fund (CPF or…
Commercial Experimental Lionfish Trapping
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources advises the public that several commercial fishermen will be using experimental lionfish traps this summer. Boaters are asked to be careful to avoid these traps.
Currently, traps…
Deadline looms to complete 2016 Census online
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Statistics is reminding the public that the last day to conduct the Census online is 22 June, 2016.
And the public is advised that the web-based application is secure, convenient and easy to use. By getting counted online…
Premier Dunkley Remarks: Bermuda’s 2016 National Hero
- Press ReleaseGood afternoon:
As you are aware, on June 20th we will be celebrating National Heroes Day. Since its inception in 2008, we have honoured some incredible Bermudians.
Bermudians who have made significant contributions to our Island…
Airport contractor to meet with union over labour dispute
-The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities has been advised that representatives from the Bermuda Industrial Union and Menzies Aviation will be meeting to discuss a dispute involving a group of ramp workers at the L.F. Wade…
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