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Minister Weeks Thanks East End Residents and Urges Continued Public Engagement on Gang Violence

The Ministry of National Security today extended its thanks to the many residents who attended Monday night’s town hall meeting on gang violence at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s.

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP,…

Update on Gifted and Talented Education

Madame President, 

Under my direction, the Ministry and Department of Education are reigniting Gifted and Talented Education (Gifted Education). This initiative is both timely and necessary, as we continue to advance…

Department of Immigration Issues Guidance on Temporary Residency for Jamaican Nationals

The Bermuda Department of Immigration (DOI) extends its heartfelt concern to all those impacted by the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Jamaica. We recognise that these circumstances have created uncertainty and hardship for many, and we remain…

Mirrors Programme Launches “Statement Fridays” Student Workshop

The Mirrors Programme invites students aged 15 and up who are applying for college, scholarships, and other advanced studies to sign up for Statement Fridays. This two-session workshop is designed to help students craft compelling and authentic…

Reminder: Planning Information Session in St. George’s This Evening

The Department of Planning reminds the public that an information session on development within the Town of St. George’s will take place this evening, Wednesday, 12 November, from 6:00 p.m. at Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s.

Held in…

Premier celebrates Mr. Kenneth Simmons on his milestone 100th Birthday

This past weekend, Premier David Burt visited Mr. Kenneth Simmons at his Mount Hill residence to extend warm congratulations on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Born on November 8, 1925, Mr. Simmons who has lived through a…

Bermuda to Mark Odd Socks Day in Support of Anti-Bullying Week 2025

The Department of Health is calling on schools, businesses, and community members across the island to take part in Odd Socks Day on Friday, November 14, as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2025, observed from November 10–14…

Remembrance Day Observances – Video Links

Good day all:

Please see video links to the Remembrance Day Parade observances which took place earlier today along Front Street in Hamilton. 

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Tax Commissioner Appointed

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Joelene Lindsay as Ministry of Finance’s Tax Commissioner.

As Tax Commissioner, Mrs. Lindsay will work under the direction of the Financial…

Appointment of Major Thomas Wood as Second-In-Command of the Royal Bermuda Regiment

His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Andrew Murdoch CMG, is pleased to announce the appointment of Major Thomas Wood as the Regiment’s new Second-in-Command.

His Excellency said, “Major Wood’s…