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The Ministry of Education Reminds Parents to Apply for the $150 Relief by October 31st, 2022

Parents and guardians of public school students are reminded of the October 31st, 2022, deadline to apply for the Government's $150 Relief fund

The Ministry of Education has received applications for 2,488 students. 2,276 applications have…

Minister Wilson gets Flu Shot

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, encourages all residents to get a flu shot to help contain the risks of influenza in the upcoming season.

Draft Blue Prosperity Plan Public Consultation Period Extended

Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce that the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan consultation period is extended from November 12 to December 31, 2022. This extension will give the public and key stakeholder groups…

Flu Vaccine for 2022/2023 Season

From Tuesday 25th October, seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per person (for adults and children above 12 years). Anyone over the age of 65 years…

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…