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Premier Burt goes to Northlands for 1st day of school

Earlier today, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and Mrs. Burt, took their daughter to her first day of school at Northlands Primary.

Premier Burt was joined by the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards.

At Northlands,…

Vacation Rental Renewal Application Deadline Extended

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport has extended the deadline for the renewal of vacation rental properties. All current vacation rental property owners that do not fall under rent control will have until 30 September, 2019, to submit…

Health Minister: Bermuda Health Council Chair Resignation

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim N. Wilson, is saddened today that she accepted the voluntary resignation of Bermuda Health Council Chairman, Dr Alicia Stovell-Washington, citing family and personal professional reasons.

Dr Stovell-…

Commissioner of Education Eager to Welcome Students and Staff Tomorrow for the First Day of School

The Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards wishes all students, staff, and parents a successful start of the 2019 - 2020 school year.

The Commissioner commented, “I am most excited for yet another school year with endless possibilities…

Nominations open for 2019 Tech Awards

Starting today, nominations are sought for Bermuda’s best in technology in four specific categories: International Market Innovation, Local Market Innovation, Most Innovative Youth Project and Most Innovative Mobile Application. Nominations may…

Minister of Legal Affairs Urges Community Support of Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month and the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC), the Ministry of Legal Affairs and treatment agencies across the island will hold several events to educate Bermuda about substance use, treatment and mental…

Minister of Health: Bermuda Health Plan Town Halls and Consultation Guide

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MP has today announced the dates of the public town hall meetings and released the Health Financing Reform Consultation Guide.

The Consultation Guide provides a description of the Bermuda…

Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund Press Conference

Good afternoon,

I must begin by thanking all members of the media for your attendance at today’s important press conference regarding the disaster relief efforts for the Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund.

With regards to the…

Ministry of Education Honours Dr. Muriel Wade-Smith

Remarks from the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain:

Today we are here to honour someone who has embodied what it means to exhibit Bermudian, academic excellence in every way. We are not here to judge the actions of others in…

Donations Toward Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund

The Bermuda Government has received requests from many individuals, businesses and organizations inquiring how to go about donating towards the Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund.

In order to coordinate efforts and ensure the donations are…