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Department of Health confirms first case of imported Zika virus

The Department of Health confirms that a person who recently travelled to a Zika-affected country has been diagnosed with Zika. This represents the first confirmed imported (travel-related) case of Zika virus in Bermuda. 

This person…

Concern over public behaviour on buses

The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities has raised concern about incidents of physical attacks on Bus Operators within the past two weeks. 

The Hon. Michael M. Fahy JP commented: “The Department of Public Transportation…

Bermuda Adopts Informational Privacy Legislation

The Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) which received Royal Assent on July 27, 2016, will provide Bermuda’s residents with a general right to privacy for personal information, which is based on a common set of…

Relocation of boats and moorings Department

Please be advised that the Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine & Ports Services will continue to be closed through tomorrow, Friday 19 August, 2016. On Monday, 22nd August, 2016, the Boats and Moorings Section will re-open…

A notice for new pensioners

The Department of Social Insurance would like to advise the public that as a result of the temporary office move to Global House in May,  there is still a possibility that not all new pension applications were processed in time for the…

Premier, Condolences on the Passing of Jean Howes

Good afternoon.

On behalf of Premier Michael Dunkley please note below a message of condolence following the passing of Jean Howes.

"On behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda, I extend my sincere condolences to the family…

Premier Launches New Email Address

In an effort to enhance and increase community engagement by connecting directly with residents, Premier Michael Dunkley has launched a new email address called: AskYourPremier@gov.bm, the Cabinet Office announced today.

The Cabinet Office…

Minister of Finance Responds to Accusations of Misleading Bermuda

Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Bob Richards today responded to allegations made by the Opposition who accused him of “constantly dismissing the people’s concerns” and“misleading the people of Bermuda”.

“As I have said previously,…

Overhanging trees and hedges

The Ministry of Public Works would like to remind the public that owners of property adjacent to a road are responsible for trimming back overhanging trees and hedges on their properties to stop vegetation from projecting into the roadways or…

Bermuda Police Service's passing out parade for new recruits

The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #77 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, with nine new police officers on parade.

Both Premier Michael Dunkley and Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron were at the event…