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Customs Introduces New Feature for Importers to Improve Transparency over Shipments

The Customs Department is introducing a new feature to improve transparency around importing goods to the island using the Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS).

From today, Monday, 24th October, the department will email the importer…

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The Ministry of Health is reminding residents that the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric coronavirus vaccine and boosters are available throughparticipating GP offices,…

The Child Development Programme Presents a 5-week Fatherhood Series

“We invite fathers of newborns and children birth-five to join us for a 5-week Fatherhood Series during the month of November” said Dr. Terrylynn Tyrell, Coordinator at the Child Development Programme. 

“This series is for fathers, by…

National Mammography Day - October 21, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness month is every October, and today, October 21st is National Mammography Day.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message about the significance of mammography.

Bermuda and Bahamas Leaders Meet at Cabinet

Earlier today, Premier, the Hon. David Burt and members of Cabinet met with the Prime Minister of Bahamas, the Hon. Philip Davis and members of his Cabinet as part of the Bahamian delegation’s visit to Bermuda.

Cabinet Ministers, the Hon.…

Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Extended to 30 November 2022

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is aware of individuals and families that continue to need financial support. It is incumbent on this Government to ensure they can keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table. To that end, the…

Bermuda’s Young Leaders Provide Feedback on Blue Prosperity Plan

On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), held a Young Leaders Engagement Session at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. 

“The public…

Coronavirus Update 19 October 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,648 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are from testing done on:

•        Tuesday: 6 positive out of 466…

Payroll tax rebate Available Today

“I am pleased to announce that the payroll tax rebate that this Government promised in July for workers making less than $96,000, is being delivered today,” said Premier and Finance Minister, David Burt.

“It is regrettable that this …

Dockyard to St George’s Ferry Service Resumes

“I am pleased to announce that as of tomorrow, 19 October, the Department of Marine and Ports Services will resume the published ferry service on the Orange route from Dockyard to St George’s,” said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott…