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Bursary Awards Presentation

Last week, the Government of Bermuda presented its annual Bursary Awards to three deserving young people with a combined $60,000 in funding for their studies. 

This year’s awardees are: 

National 18+ Youth Conference Press Conference held on Thursday, July 25th, 2024

Good afternoon, Bermuda.

I am delighted to share the remarkable success of the iView National 18+ Youth Conference, engagement with our young adults for this event expanded between July 15th to 21st. This event has been a significant…

Somerset take Mini Cup Match Crown

Yesterday (July 25), the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted its annual Mini-Cup Match at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. 

And following a hard-fought game, Somerset emerged victorious (71 without loss), and hoisted the cup to claim…

Office of the Tax Commissioner Urges Taxpayers to Settle Delinquent Accounts Promptly

The Office of the Tax Commissioner (OTC) is encouraging all taxpayers with overdue accounts to take immediate action to settle their outstanding taxes. This reminder aligns with the goals set forth in the 2023-24 Budget Statement, emphasizing the…

Imagine a Career as a Marine Pilot or Maritime Operations Controller

The Department of Marine and Ports Services is highlighting two exciting maritime training programmes aimed at enticing young Bermudians to join their ranks. 

And today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter notes that this…

Government House Announcement of New Puisne Judge

The Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Martin as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Bermuda.

The Governor said “I am pleased to appoint Mr Martin to this important role. In particular, Mr Martin’s…

2024 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship Recipients

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the 2024 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship recipients. This prestigious scholarship, named in honor of the late Dr. Barbara Ball, the first Bermudian woman to practice medicine in Bermuda,…

Building a Better Bermuda by Promoting Cultural Heritage, Tourism Development and Sporting Excellence

Madam President, the Ministry is the steward of Bermuda’s cultural heritage and leads in advancing amateur sport and developing policies for tourism. Our job is to celebrate and preserve our culture and heritage, and support…

Premier extends condolences following passing of L. Brownlow Place

“A Bermudian patriarch and a man of true distinction,” said Premier David Burt, JP, MP, remembering the life and legacy of Mr. L. Brownlow Place who passed away yesterday just shy of his 108th birthday…

Islandwide Garbage Collection Schedule Adjustments for Cup Match Holiday Period

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public of changes to the household waste collection schedule in observance of the Cup Match holiday on Thursday, 1 August and Friday, 2 August 2024.

Household waste, normally collected on…