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Premier provides update on Ask Your Premier email

The Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP, advised today that since launching the ‘Ask Your Premier’ email in mid August, he has been “extremely encouraged” at the level of engagement and interest shared by residents on a number of issues…

Former Navy Pier designated as new sea port

Bermuda and the United Kingdom have licensed the former US Navy Pier at Morgan’s Point as an official Bermuda Port Facility - the first and only Maritime Seaport in Bermuda on private property. The Legal Port of Entry designation has been granted…

Data from satellites will be used to ascertain whether illegal fishing is happening in our EEZ.

An analysis of data from satellites is being carried out to discover whether our 200 mile radius exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is at risk from illegal fishing.

The analysis of historical data from vessels’ signal devices associated with…

Laquita Burrows appointed Director of Health Insurance Department

The Ministry of Health and Seniors announces the appointment of Mrs. Laquita Burrows to the post of Director of the Health Insurance Department (HID), effective 1 October, 2016.

Mrs. Burrows will replace Mr. Calvin White, who served as…

Establishment of Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority

The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities today advised the public that The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority will commence its statutory functions on 1st October 2016.

This follows recommendations by the Spending and…

Celebrating Wellness concentrates on Men’s and Boys’ Health

Men and boys face different health and wellbeing concerns than women and girls. There is an ongoing, increasing and mostly silent crisis in the health and wellbeing of men and boys.

That is why Men’s and Boys’ health was the theme of the…

Groundbreaking ceremony for AZURA Bermuda

Today Premier the Hon. Michael Dunkley JP MP and the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Sen. the Hon. Michael Fahy JP attended the groundbreaking ceremony for AZURA Bermuda - a Boutique Hotel and Residences which has just commenced…

2016 Mid-Term BizCamp recruitment announced

Young local entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their business savvy during an innovative training scheme being conducted during the Mid-Term Break, October 24 to 28, 2016.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative (YEI) in conjunction with…

Tourism figures positive for August

Today the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Sen. the Hon. Michael Fahy JP released some positive figures from the Tourism Measures - August 2016 Report, which is produced by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.     …

RUBiS Bermuda Sustainable Energy Challenge - call for submissions

The Sustainable Energy Challenge is calling on local students (working as either individuals or in teams) to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of Bermuda’s energy production and consumption.

Solutions could range from…