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Judicial Appointments

The Governor, Mr John Rankin, has today announced the appointment of the Hon Anthony Smellie, Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands, as a new Justice to the Court of Appeal in Bermuda from June 2018. 

The Governor has also announced the…

Premier Visits Centenarians

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today visited Mrs. Deolinda Pacheco to recognize her 100th birthday with her and her family.

Premier Burt together with Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, called on Mr. Frederick…

Premier David Burt extends condolences to the family of the late Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP

On learning of the passing of Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, stated:

“Through his pen came knowledge and empowerment as he shone a light on the full history of Bermuda. He courageously recorded the struggle…

Public Health Week

 The Department of Health hosts a weeklong series of events starting Monday.

Public Health week features a number of events, including one of the largest free health screenings on Thursday as part of initiatives to promote healthy…

Fishing in Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited from April 15

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds commercial and recreational fishers that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas, also known as the "Hind Grounds" and "Grouper Grounds", will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to…

Reflecting on and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The following statement is provided by the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, as Bermuda joins the rest of the world in reflecting on and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"A true…

Minister Weeks Congratulates CARIFTA Athletes

The Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Michael Weeks JP MP today congratulated athlete Sakari Famous for her bronze medal win in the Under 20 Girls High Jump this week at the CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas.

Minister Weeks…

You’re the solution. Commit to Change

Free health screenings will be offered Thursday April 12th between 10am and 2pm at City Hall, as part of the Department of Health’s Public Health Week.

The “Commit to Change” event includes a number of other opportunities as they…

Easter Message from Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP

Easter is a time of renewed hope and optimism firmly rooted in the Christian tradition. As Bermudians we look forward to the warmer weather of spring and summer, and see that promise of new life in our children and families as we enjoy those…

Easter Lilies for Her Majesty The Queen - 2018

The Acting Governor, Mrs Ginny Ferson OBE, participated in the annual picking of Easter Lilies for Her Majesty The Queen. This year’s Easter Lilies were grown by Carlos Amaral of Amaral Farms (pictured with the Acting Governor). Government House…