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Response to the National Fuels Policy (NFP) Discussion Paper

The Department of Energy would like to thank the public once again for taking the time to submit comments on the Draft National Fuels Policy Discussion Paper.

The Department has completed their review of all the comments and summarized…

'Preserve Marriage Bermuda' Granted Charitable Status

Yesterday (August 28th, 2017), the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walton Brown JP MP advised the group 'Preserve Marriage Bermuda' that they have now been granted charitable status.

The group was informed on May 23rd 2017 that their…

Minister DeSilva Congratulates Flora Duffy and Bermuda Under 17 Women's National Team

Today the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Zane DeSilva JP MP extended hearty congratulations to Bermuda's world-renowned triathlete Flora Duffy and the Bermuda Under 17 Women's National Team for their triumphant victories over…

BAMZ to Begin Restoration Work on Property's Foreshore

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) would like to inform its patrons that work will soon begin to restore the property's foreshore area which has been damaged by hurricanes over the last few years. Work is due to start on September 5th…

Transport Minister tours airport works

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs, The Hon. Walter Roban JP MP, met with the Bermuda Airport Authority board and staff yesterday and toured the L.F. Wade International Airport redevelopment project.

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Home Affairs Minister Requests Police Certificates

Today the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walton Brown JP MP announced that police certificates must now be submitted with work permit applications.

Minister Brown said, "Employers will be aware that the current Work Permit Policies 2015…

Department of Planning Celebrates its Summer Interns

"Where are Bermuda’s vacant lots located and is there a potential for future building?", "What is the status of Bermuda's protected trees?", "What is the correlation between abandoned buildings and crime on the island?" – These are just a few…

Ministry of Finance Reports on 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance

The Ministry of Finance today reported on the 2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance.

2017/18 First Quarter Fiscal Performance:

The headline numbers for the 2017/18 National Budget were: a revenue target of $1.04…

DPT Hit With Bus Breakdowns

The Department of Public Transportation remains challenged by the island's ageing bus fleet. The Government is in the process of determining how this longstanding issue can finally be addressed, once and for all.

Existing problems were…

Department of Workforce Development 2017 Scholarship Recipients

At a brief ceremony held recently, the Minister of Education and Workforce Development, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP presented scholarship awards to the Department of Workforce Development 2017 scholarship recipients.The Ministry awarded…