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Ministry of Education provides an update on revisiting Parish Primary School Scoring Process

In July, the Government announced that it would revisit the parish primary school decision process. A key component is integrating an additional study factor, 'History and Legacy'.

The Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, Minister of Education,…

Legal Action Must Be Considered

Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Walter Roban, explained, "Yesterday, I suggested to the RA a possible option for their consideration which would bring some relief for a period of time following the increase of the FAR. I have since been…

World Homeless Day 2023: Remarks from Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP

Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us on the occasion of World Homeless Day.

This day is observed internationally on October 10th each year.

World Homeless Day aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who…

Update 5 on Cyber-incident

Today, the Government provided an update on the restoration of services.

Premier David Burt, JP, MP, said, “The Government continues to make progress restoring our systems and services, and I want to express my deep appreciation to our…

Kroll Bond Rating Agency affirms Bermuda’s long-term and short-term issuer ratings

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, is pleased to announce positive findings from a recent assessment of Bermuda conducted by ratings agency Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).

KBRA has released the…

Unveiling of Beacon Hill Rooming House

Good morning and thank you for joining us.

I am pleased to be joined by…

Fuel Adjustment Rate - Remarks from The Hon. Walter Roban, JP MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

Good afternoon members of the public and the media, 

I am very happy that you are here today to witness this press conference.

I am here today to speak about the recently announced Fuel Adjustment Rate or FAR increase.

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Tropical Storm Philippe Downgraded to Tropical Cyclone

The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has downgraded Tropical Storm Philippe to a Tropical Cyclone. 

Philippe is expected to pass by the Island later today, bringing with it significantly reduced winds and rains compared to…

New Pilot Boat Arrives in Bermuda

The Department of Marine and Ports Services took possession of the new pilot boat, the St George, on Thursday, 5 October, after a roughly 650 nautical miles passage from Newport to Bermuda. The St George was built by the renowned East Coast…

Bermuda Begins Second Public Consultation on Corporate Income Tax Proposal

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