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DWD Continues Free Training Opportunities Throughout the Year

“The Government is committed to ensuring Bermudians are provided with the necessary training to meet the demands of Bermuda’s workforce,” said the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, following the Department of Workforce…

CITV Series Continues with Sir John Swan

The CITV series Conversations with A Former Premier featuring Sir John Swan will begin airing on Monday, 9 January. This is the second instalment in the series that chronicles the important aspects of Bermuda’s history. Sir John Swan…

Regiment Gears up for 2023 Recruit Camp

"With a new year upon us, we have a unique opportunity awaiting anyone looking for a change in their life and towards a chance to challenge themselves, learn special skills and become a proud member of an organisation rooted in heritage and…

False Whatsapp message - COVID-Omicron XBB

The Ministry of Health is aware of a false Whatsapp message claiming that the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. And that the COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta variant and…

Payroll Tax Rebate Update

The closing date for workers to apply for the payroll tax rebate was December 15th 2022. The payroll tax rebate was available for eligible persons making less than $96,000 per the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) (Salary…

His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Honours List 2023

His Majesty The King, Charles III, has recognised the following individuals in his annual New Year’s Honours Iist:

OBE:

Ø  Mrs. Sheelagh Cooper – for her services to the community in Bermuda.

MBE:

Ø…

Weekend Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works Waste Management Section wishes to advise residents that as of today, 30 December, it is currently experiencing delays in collecting garbage this weekend due to mechanical failures in several collections vehicles.…

Work Permit Policy – Seeking Employment and Changing Jobs  

The Department of Immigration has seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years. Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work…

Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from January 1st, 2023, for five months.

The Ministry of Labour will extend the moratorium on new work permits…

Premier's Christmas Message 2022

Season's Greetings, Bermuda

We have journeyed through Advent, and Christmas is upon us. We prepare to say farewell to 2022 and look forward with hope and expectation to a new year.

Throughout this season, our community renews family…