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The Future of Learning is Here with the Opening of Bermuda's First Signature Schools featuring Signature Learning Programmes 

"Just last week, on Monday, September 12th, 2022, we celebrated a new chapter in Education Reform as we welcomed the first cohort of young people into Signature Schools to undertake Signature Learning Programmes." said the Minister of Education,…

Minister Refutes Claims over Cooper’s Island

The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Colonel David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, is today clarifying Cooper’s Island’s status and the public’s access to the area.

Minister Burch said: “Let me first state that the Bermuda National Trust got…

Consultation launched over Bermuda’s Water Sector

“As outlined in the government’s platform of 2017, members of the public will recall several commitments designed to enhance our citizens’ lives,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch,OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, as the Ministry…

Public encouraged to monitor Hurricane Fiona updates

The Ministry of National Security advised today that it has been closely monitoring the forecast of Hurricane Fiona. 

As of the 12.00 noon update Fiona was located 905 nm S of Bermuda, moving north at 7 knots. 

It’s…

June 2022 RSI Report

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the June 2022 Retail Sales Index. 

June’s retail sales volume decreased 4.3 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $106.0 million or 0.…

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Tribute - Premier's Joint Parliament Statement

Mr. Speaker, we convene in this rare fashion today, a joint session of the Legislature, to reflect on an historic life of committed service and incomparable duty.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lived an incredible, almost surreal…

Economic Development Department launches the annual Reverse Pitch Competition

The Economic Development Department is today announcing the launch of its annual Reverse Pitch Competition. Unlike a regular pitch competition, which involves participants presenting their business idea to potential investors, Reverse Pitch…

Temporary Suspension of the Rockaway Ferry Stop

The Department of Marine and Ports has today issued notice to the public and commuters using the Rockaway Ferry stop that the services are suspended, effective immediately, due to an inoperable bow loading ramp. 

 Currently, the…

Coronavirus Update 14 September 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7334 test results, and 58 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 4 positive out of 695 results…

Public Consultation – Draft Blue Prosperity Plan

Members of the public are invited to participate in three upcoming consultation events aimed at providing information and receiving valuable feedback on the creation of Bermuda’s Draft Blue Prosperity Plan.

These events will take place on…