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Press Conference: BIU and DPT Collaboration on New Bus Schedule

Minister of Tourism and Transport, The Hon. Zane DeSilva JP MP

Good morning everyone,

We are here today to announce the Department of Public Transportation’s new bus schedule and recognize the collaborative efforts of the DPT and…

Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team End of Year Report – 2018

Mr. Speaker, this morning I wish to provide this Honourable House with a report on the activities of the Disaster Risk Reduction and…

Director of Public Prosecutions -Police Caution Guidance

The Director of Public Prosecution, Larry Mussenden has issued the following statement, “In 2016 Parliament passed the Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act 2016 which made provision for the Director of Public Prosecutions to give a guidance…

DPT Staff Present Family of Former Colleague with Cheque to Offset Medical Costs

Today, staff members from the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) presented the family of former DPT Dispatcher and Inspector, Anthony Lodge with a cheque in the amount of $2,260 to help offset Mr. Lodge’s medical costs.

On 6 June,…

Bermuda Road Safety Council Chairman To Distribute Designated Driver Buttons Friday, 14 December

Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) Chairman, Dennis Lister III JP MP, will host a second pop-up event on Friday, 14 December at 1:30 pm outside of City Hall to distribute Designated Driver (D/D) buttons.

Chairman Lister hosted the first of…

Education Commissioner Provides Updates

Statement from the Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards said:  “Quality teaching, learning and improved results for the Bermuda Public School system are major priorities for the Government, Ministry and Department of Education. We know…

The Bermuda Monetary Authority/(Revised Fee Structure)

On Friday, December 7, the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP MP, passed an Order in the House of Assembly that provides for amendments to the fees charged by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“the Authority”) to financial…

Contributory Pensions Increase 2018

On Friday, December 7, the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP MP, passed an Order in the House of Assembly that increases Contributory Pension benefits with effect from August, 2018.

“Benefits under the Contributory Pension…

The 2018 Joint Ministerial Council and related meetings in the UK & Europe

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update to this House and the public on my meetings in the UK and Europe, including the annual Joint Ministerial Council with the UK Government.

Mr. Speaker…

Christmas Boat Parade Traffic and Parking Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists of the following traffic and parking changes to take place on Saturday, 8 December from 6:00pm until 9:00pm to accommodate the Christmas Boat Parade.

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