The Ministry of Public Works is advising that effective August 6, 2018, Blackwatch Pass will be closed to traffic so that construction works can be conducted. The closure will be for an extended period of time. While Blackwatch Pass is closed the public is encouraged to seek alternative routes to avoid delays.
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Home Affairs Minister Requests Police Certificates
Friday, August 25, 2017 - Press ReleaseToday the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walton Brown JP MP announced that police certificates must now be submitted with work permit applications.
Minister Brown said, "Employers will be aware that the current Work Permit...
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Department of Planning Celebrates its Summer Interns
Friday, August 25, 2017 - Press Release"Where are Bermuda’s vacant lots located and is there a potential for future building?", "What is the status of Bermuda's protected trees?", "What is the correlation between abandoned buildings and crime on the island?" – These are just a...
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Ministry of Finance Reports on 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance
Thursday, August 24, 2017 - Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Finance today reported on the 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance.
2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance:
The headline numbers for the 2017/18 National Budget were: a revenue target of $1.04 billion...
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DPT Hit With Bus Breakdowns
Thursday, August 24, 2017 - Press ReleaseThe Department of Public Transportation remains challenged by the island's ageing bus fleet. The Government is in the process of determining how this longstanding issue can finally be addressed, once and for all.
Existing problems...
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Department of Workforce Development 2017 Scholarship Recipients
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - Press ReleaseAt a brief ceremony held recently, the Minister of Education and Workforce Development, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP presented scholarship awards to the Department of Workforce Development 2017 scholarship recipients.The Ministry...
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Participants Shine During Start of CARIFESTA 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - Press ReleaseBermuda's CARIFESTA participants took to the streets this weekend for the start of CARIFESTA 2017 in Barbados.
Due to Tropical Storm Harvey, the opening ceremonies for CARIFESTA were postponed from Friday until Sunday. However... -
Global Forum approves Bermuda as "Largely Compliant"
Monday, August 21, 2017 - Press ReleaseBermuda has won world approval of its tax information exchange practices with other jurisdictions.
A global body said today that those practices comply with international standards.
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Fumigation of Hamilton Health Centre results in relocation of services during closure
Monday, August 21, 2017 - AnnouncementThe Ministry of Health advises that Hamilton Health Centre and the Annex building on Victoria Street will be closed for fumigation from Friday 25 August until Wednesday 30 August. As a result there will be limited services and some...
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Appointment of Independent Senators
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - Press ReleaseHis Excellency the Governor, acting in his discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has made the following appointments to the Senate...
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Bermuda Government 2017 Scholarships and Awards
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - Press ReleaseThis year the Ministry of Education and Workforce Development awarded Bermuda Government Scholarships (BGS) to three students who will be commencing their studies overseas in September 2017. The purpose of the Bermuda Government...
