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Congratulations to Mirrors Cohort 14!

On Sunday afternoon the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Michael Weeks JP MP attended the closing ceremony for the Mirrors SuperCamp Senior Forum at Willowbank Resort & Conference Centre.

Last week, 33 young people,…

Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Prepares to Welcome Visitors on 31 October

The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is advising that Bermuda will be bustling with activity this week as it prepares to welcome upwards of 9,300 visitors (see editor’s note below) to our shores. 

Ministry officials note…

2017 GDP Report

The Minister for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, released the 2017 annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report (see attached report for reference).

Minister Foggo said, “…

Department of Parks Horticulture Training Programme Graduates 25 Students

Yesterday, 25 October, 25 students from the Department of Parks Horticulture Training Programme received their national certification in horticulture.

Graduates were commended by Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch and Minister…

Minister Caines Gives Keynote Address at ACAMS Seminar

Minister Caines Gives Keynote Address at

ACAMS Virtual Currencies/Digital Assets and Beyond for Compliance Professionals

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, was…

Scorpion Intercepted by Quick-Thinking Staff

A scorpion was discovered in Bermuda earlier this month, thought to be accidentally brought into Bermuda on cargo.

On October 12th, observant employees of Fast Forward Freight saw the scorpion in one of their warehouses, captured it and…

Government launches online consultation platform

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform, Lovitta Foggo advised that it has launched the Bermuda Government’s Citizens Forum.

This online platform is designed to be Government’s consultation hub…

This Government is committed to helping all people

The Junior Minister of Finance, Mr. Wayne Furburt, JP, MP, today addressed statements issued to the media by the Opposition.

Mr. Furbert stated, “This Government is committed to helping all people, not just the wealthy who can find…

Public Cautioned to be Mindful of Marijuana Edibles during Halloween

As Halloween approaches, the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC), under the Ministry of Social Development and Sports, would like to highlight concerns about marijuana edibles, as this is a time of year generally recognized by both…

Minister Weeks Attends Anti-Violence Event

Today the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Michael Weeks JP MP attended an anti-violence gathering at the Bermuda College, where he gave a poignant speech about the vital role sports play in our community with regards to re-…