Social Media Snake Sighting Video a Hoax
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources is aware of a video circulating on social media of a purported snake in the Somerset area. The department can confirm that this posting is not true and is a hoax.
Furthermore,…
Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, cruise ships have returned to Dockyard, air arrivals and hotel occupancy are increasing, and we are on the cusp of events that will see the return of a growing number of visitors to Bermuda. Slowly, but surely, the…
Earth Day 2022
- Press ReleaseOn 22nd April 1970, Earth Day was first officially recognised in the USA primarily due to the efforts of US Senator Gaylord Nelson, who witnessed the massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the year before. Inspired by the…
Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable - “an important opportunity towards bringing better financial services to the people of Bermuda”
- Press ReleasePremier and Minister of Finance, David Burt, returns from Barbados this evening after taking part in the Caribbean Financial Access Roundtable. The Roundtable discussed critical issues regarding correspondent banking relationships, de-…
Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for the rest of this week
- Press Release“The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for the rest of this week due to plumbing issues in the adjacent building, which has caused interruption to Health Centres services.
A Ministry of Health spokesperson said: “…
Department of Health Participated in a Kite-Making Competition
- Press Release
This month, the Department of Health participated in a kite-making competition as part of its team-building activities. The staff generated the idea as a way to embrace old fashioned Bermuda traditions and customs as well as give back to the…
Coronavirus Update 20 April 2022
- Press ReleaseSince the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7897 test results, and 242 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.0%.
These results are from testing done on:
• …
Brendan Hollis Condolences
- Press ReleaseToday the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets joined the community in expressing his sadness at the passing of Lt. Col. Brendan Hollis.
Minister Peets said, “I extend my condolences to Lt. Col. Brendan Hollis’ family and…
Ministry of Transport Announces Summer Ferry Schedule St. George’s Ferry for Cruise Passengers Returns
- Press ReleaseAnnouncing the revised summer ferry schedule today, Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, JP, MP said: "After a two-year suspension, we are pleased to bring the Orange Route back in service. This ferry route will take passengers…
Minister Congratulates Carifta Athletes
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets congratulated Bermuda’s Carifta Team, who have won several medals at the 2022 Games.
As the public is aware the 2022 Carifta Games have been taking place in Jamaica and Barbados…
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