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First new mosquito trap targeting Aedes albopictus placed by Minister of Health and Seniors

The Minister of Health and Seniors, the Hon. Jeanne Atherden, CA, CPA, JP, MP, has placed the first of 100 traps designed to kill the species of mosquitoes that could potentially carry Zika virus. The Department of Health’s Vector Control team is…

Bermuda Government unveiled a made-to-scale model of new airport

The Department of Airport Operations (DAO) recently unveiled a scale-model of the proposed redevelopment of Bermuda’s airport.  The model is currently located in the Departure Lounge near the United Airlines check in at the L. F. Wade…

Minister responds to People’s Campaign

I was pleased to hear that People’s Campaign have finally acknowledged that Bermuda really does need a new airport.

However, placing an infrastructure project that will benefit all Bermudians plus our leisure and business visitors in the…

Government comments on state driving ban

The Ministry of Tourism Transport & Municipalities would like to advise the public that the Ministry is aware that the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Agency has taken steps to deny Bermuda Driving Licence holders the privilege of renting or…

Mirrors Programme urgently seeking volunteers

The Mirrors Programme is urgently seeking volunteers from across the community to assist with the 12th cohort of its Community Programme, which is scheduled to begin in September.

Aimed at at-risk males and females between the ages of 15…

Bermuda highlighted in The Times

British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie, who has skippered his Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing team to the top of The America’s Cup tables, sings the praises of Bermuda in a 20-page supplement on the island contained in The Times newspaper in London…

Postmaster General elected Secretary General, Caribbean Postal Union

The Ministry of National Security is pleased to announce that Bermuda’s Postmaster General (PMG), Major (Ret’d) Allan Wayne Brunell Smith, was elected as Secretary General of the Caribbean Postal Union (CPU) at its 19th Annual Conference on June…

Travellers are reminded to update vaccinations

Whether you are heading to Rio, Mecca, a rain forest or on safari, disease can be just a plane ride away. Many diseases are preventable through vaccines, so make an appointment at the travel clinic (278-6460 or 278-6461) at least six weeks before…

2016 Cup Match message by the Premier of Bermuda, The Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP

Hello Bermuda. It’s Cup Match time! One of the biggest holidays of the year;

When we gather to celebrate our unique way of life.

On the field, we will see the Island’s best cricketers battling for victory. We will see teamwork and…

Cabinet meeting in Dockyard

The Cabinet Office is advising that Premier Michael Dunkley and his Ministerial Colleagues will be conducting today’s Cabinet meeting at Commissioner House in Dockyard.

As the public is aware, the Cabinet Office on Front Street is…