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Government of Bermuda Extends Condolences on the Passing of Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Nesbitt

The Government of Bermuda extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mr Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Nesbitt, and to the wider Gombey and Bermudian community, on his passing. His death follows closely after the recent…

Ministry of Home Affairs launches Savings Directory on Cost of Living website

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a Savings Directory on www.costofliving.gov.bm, a public, one-stop hub for verified discounts and savings programmes across Bermuda. 

The Directory supports the Government’s cost of…

Minister of Home Affairs Conducts Site Visit at Sol Petroleum Bermuda

Recently, Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne, toured Sol Petroleum Bermuda’s Ferry Road facility in St. George’s, the island’s primary hub for fuel storage and distribution. 

Joined by Ministry Permanent Secretary Valerie James…

New Year's Message The Hon. David Burt, JP, MP Premier of Bermuda

As one year closes and another begins, we pause to reflect, and to renew our hope for what we know is possible. I enter this, my final year serving as your Premier, with deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve Bermuda.

Over the past…

Government House Appointments to the Court of Appeal of Bermuda

Government House today announced the following appointments to the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2026: 

Dr Ian Kawaley to succeed Sir Christopher Clarke as President of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda; and…

Extraordinary Municipal Election – Corporation of Hamilton

Nomination Day for the extraordinary municipal election to fill the position of Residents’ Councillor for the Corporation of Hamilton was held today, Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

At the close of nominations, the election was…

Reminder: New Year’s Day Waste Collection Schedule

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding residents of the adjusted household waste collection schedule in observance of the New Year’s Day public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026.

As previously advised, household waste…

Government of Bermuda Extends Condolences on the Passing of Zaniko Hendrickson

The Government of Bermuda extends its deepest condolences to the Hendrickson family, the H&H Gombeys, and the wider cultural, sporting and community networks of Bermuda on the untimely passing of Mr Zaniko Hendrickson.

The Minister of…

King’s 2026 New Year's Honours

His Majesty King Charles III has recognized the following individuals in the 2026 New Year’s Honours and Awards.

Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Ministers Urge Road Safety Following Holiday Weekend Traffic Incidents

The Minister of National Security and the Minister of Health are urging the public to exercise greater caution on Bermuda’s roads following a number of traffic incidents reported over the Christmas and Boxing Day holiday weekend.

With the…