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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Government’s pension pledge to seniors
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - AnnouncementPremier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, commented on the promise made to seniors concerning pension increases.
He said, “After one pension increase for seniors in six years, this Government pledged to increase...
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Minister Caines representing Bermuda at OECD
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - Press ReleaseThe Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, is currently representing Bermuda at the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to share the Bermuda perspective on regulation at a special...
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Minister Roban Seeks Feedback on New Road Safety Plan 2018
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - Press ReleaseDeputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, continues to encourage public feedback on the Road Safety Council’s new Road Safety Plan 2018 - entitled Operation Caution. The Minister invites...
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Premier Attends CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - AnnouncementPremier of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, joins other CARICOM leaders at the Thirty Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, of which Bermuda is an associate member. The...
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The Hon. Jamahl S. Simmons, JP MP: Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 -Good Afternoon.
I’m here today to encourage Bermuda’s young entrepreneurs to take full advantage of an exciting new initiative, called the Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme (or SSEP for short), which was launched last week by...
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A National Workforce Development Plan for Bermuda
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - Ministerial StatementMinisterial Statement by the Junior Minister of Education and Workforce Development Senator Jason Hayward, JPMadam President,
It gives me great pleasure this morning to share with my Colleagues the Report entitled, “A National...
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Our Priority: Working For The People
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - Press Release“Ministerial travel is hardly a secret and there is absolutely nothing to hide, but we can and will do a better job of keeping the information on the travel website updated,” said Premier David Burt.
The Premier continued: “Growing...
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First-Time Entrepreneurs Payroll Tax Relief
Monday, July 2, 2018 - Press ReleaseGood Morning/Afternoon.
Our government is committed to building a fairer, better Bermuda and in creating an environment where obstacles towards Bermudians “doing for self,” are systematically removed.
In 2017 we pledged to...
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Pension contributions rise
Monday, July 2, 2018 - Press ReleaseThe Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that pursuant to the Contributory Pensions (Amendment of Contributions and Benefits) Order 2017, a 4.2% increase in social insurance contributions will be made effective on...
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Seniors’ Complete Writing Workshop
Monday, July 2, 2018 - AnnouncementThe Bermuda National Library (BNL) and the Minister of Education and Workforce Development, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP awarded certificates of achievement to twelve participants in the Seniors’ Writing Workshop facilitated by Mrs....
