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Virtual Forum on Draft Landlord and Tenant Bill

The Ministry of Home Affairs will host a virtual forum on Wednesday, October 29, at 6.30 PM to invite public feedback on the Draft Landlord and Tenant Bill 2025. 

This forum is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to make Bermuda…

Telephone Survey to Gather Public Views on Drug Use and Health Begins 28 October

The Ministry of National Security, through the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC), advises the public that the 2025 National Household Survey on Drug Use and Health will take place from 28 October to 28 November 2025.

The…

#7 Middle Town Renovation

Good morning everyone,

It is a pleasure to be here today at #7 Middle Town, Pembroke, as we continue to deliver on our promise to provide Bermudians with quality, affordable housing. 

Let me begin by acknowledging the Area…

Gender Affairs Council to Host Inaugural Public Forum

The Gender Affairs Council (GAC) will host its inaugural public event, “Gender (Affairs Council): What is it?”, on Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) training room. The event will…

Bermuda bids fond farewell to HRH The Duchess of Gloucester

Last evening (Oct. 21), Bermuda bade farewell to Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester, following a memorable official visit to the island. 

Arriving on Thursday, October 16, HRH was welcomed as part of the Royal Bermuda…

Gombey Festival 2025 Shines in Cultural Celebration

The 2025 Gombey Festival, held by The Department of Culture, took place on Sunday, 19 October, and drew an exceptional turnout from residents and visitors alike. The event, held under the stars, was a vibrant celebration of Bermuda’s rich…

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Concludes Official Visit to Bermuda

Following Saturday’s Trooping of the Colours, which was a spectacular display, yesterday afternoon, HRH the Duchess of Gloucester visited the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) to participate in the presentation of Operational Service Medals. His…

Student’s ‘Zone In’ on the Future of Bermuda’s Youth

The Office of Youth Affairs (TOYA) hosted their “Zone In” sessions from 8–17 October as part of their ongoing youth engagement programme. These sessions provided students across Bermuda with the opportunity to learn about and engage with the…

Minister Lightbourne Calls on Women to “Prepare, Protect, and Rise” at The Gathering: Midlife Revolution Women’s Conference

In an engaging address delivered at The Gathering Midlife Revolution Women’s conference this past weekend, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, inspired a room of Bermudian women, mothers, mentors, caregivers,…

Bermuda Welcomes International Peer Review of Correctional Facilities

An international peer review team has completed their visit to Bermuda as part of an independent assessment of the island’s correctional facilities. The visit, known as a Detention Standards Review, was arranged by Governor…