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Department of Immigration Clarifies Approved English Language Tests and Minimum Scores

The Department of Immigration is advising of further updates to the English Language proficiency requirements for work permit holders whose first language is not English and who do not hold a degree from an English-…

Bermuda Job Connect Now Live, Connecting Job Seekers and Employers

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today launched Bermuda Job Connect, the Government of Bermuda’s new online platform designed to better connect job seekers and employers.

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 milestone in the school’s efforts to use chess as a tool to support student learning, well-being, and…

Director of Libraries and Archives Appointed

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mandellas Lightbourne as the Director of Libraries and Archives. 

In this capacity, Mr. Lightbourne will work under the…

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!”. This year’s theme encourages the community to reflect on progress made while highlighting the steps needed to build a healthier…

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.

This yearly event, held for children from Government preschools, once again brought families together for an…

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 the island. 

Throughout the day, the Premier and his family stopped at several clubs and…

Minister Weeks Tours West End Facilities to Meet Staff and Observe Operations

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP,  visited three facilities in Bermuda’s west end last Wednesday to meet with staff, observe operations, and gain a first-hand look at the work being carried out across key…

Minister Weeks Responds to Royal Gazette Opinion Article on National Security Matters

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, has responded to an opinion article published in The Royal Gazette on 30 March 2026 under the headline “Security failures in plain sight”, saying the piece presents a…

Minister Visits Westgate to Engage Directly with People Serving Sentences

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, visited inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility last Wednesday, as part of the Ministry’s continued engagement with the Department of Corrections and its efforts…