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The 2023 Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards

 “The Bermuda Government recognises the importance of providing our people with opportunities and how they play an integral part in the continued development and success of Bermuda,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP…

Gasoline Prices Fall in January

Gasoline prices fall below the February 2022 price cap

“Today I am pleased to report that the price at the pump for Gasoline has fallen 5.2 cents from the price cap put in place in February 2022,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance…

Government to Address the Growing Number of Pitbull-Related Incidents

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) can confirm that Animal Control officers responded to four dog-biting incidents on Friday, January 13.

DENR can advise that from 2019-2022, complaints of biting/injury to a person…

Applications Sought for Upcoming Skills Development Programme Intake

“The Skills Development Programme (SDP) represents an excellent opportunity for young people to gain valuable lifelong skills while reducing the unemployment rate among young people,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A.…

Ministry of Health hosted Bermuda’s Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise

Recently (January 10), the Ministry of Health hosted Bermuda’s Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise, bringing stakeholders from across the health sector to review the Bermuda Polio Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plan.

“Bermuda has an…

December 2022 Public Service Excellence Award Recipient

Last week, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognised the Ministry of Transport’s Donawin Mallory as the recipient of the December (2022) Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence…

Payroll tax relief benefit information must be received from applicants and employers by January 31

“Over 400 payroll tax relief applicants have pending applications because employers have not verified their employment and salary. Additionally, over 150 applicants need to submit further information to receive their payment. To assist employers…

Government and FAB Issue Joint Statement Agreeing to Continue Meetings to Build Trust and Understanding

Following the meeting with the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda (FAB), Deputy Premier and Minister Roban said, “Today’s meeting was held with the Executive of the FAB facilitated by the Premier to address concerns raised in the petition…

Gender Affairs Council

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Today I am pleased to announce the members of the first ever Gender Affairs Council for Bermuda.

Back in September 2022, I reinstated Bermuda’s non-statutory Women’s Council under the new name – Gender…

Minister Hayward shares his thoughts on the Business Barometer Report

Today, the Minister of Labour and Economy, the Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, shared his thoughts on the recent Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Business Barometer Report.

Minister Hayward explained, "Reading the report, I was encouraged that 64…