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Early pension payments

The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that last week a precautionary measure was taken to process pension benefit payments earlier than normal due to any likelihood of Hurricane Jose becoming a potential threat. Therefore…

Irma: UK Overseas Territories call for stronger British Government relief action

Hurricane Irma – UK Overseas Territories call for stronger British Government relief action and, longer term, support for economic and fiscal diversity to drive sustainability

Hamilton, Bermuda–On behalf of the Leaders of the Overseas…

Throne Speech Town Hall Meeting

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP MP, will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss the Government's 2017 Throne Speech initiatives. The Premier will be joined by some of his Ministerial colleagues and will provide a…

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

We have been monitoring closely the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and extend our sympathies to all those affected in our fellow UK Overseas Territories and elsewhere.  As Prime Minister Theresa May made clear today, RFA Mounts Bay has…

Hurricane Irma Message

On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to our neighbours in the Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricane Irma and those bracing for impact. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of those…

Dellwood Middle School to Reopen on Wednesday

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that Dellwood Middle School will open officially for all students on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

The Minister of Education and Workforce Development, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP…

Buses and the start of the school year

Good afternoon.

I am joined today by the Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Dr. Marisa Stones, the Director of the Department of Public Transportation Stephen Outerbridge and BIU officials.…

September is National Recovery Month

The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Development and Sports will be observing September 2017 as National Recovery Month.  Recovery Month is a US Substance Abuse and Mental Health…

If your child has asthma, prepare for the start of school

As is customary at this time of year, the Department of Health would like to remind you to ensure regular daily use of a preventer inhaler for your asthmatic child, in case you haven’t been regular during the holidays. Don’t wait for symptoms.…

The Department of Education announces new leadership changes

The Department of Education has today announced principal and leadership changes within the Bermuda public school system.  The Commissioner of Education, Dr. Freddie Evans stated: “In keeping with our continuing efforts to improve our public…