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HIV Awareness Month an Opportunity to “Know your Status, Get Tested”

During the month of June, the Ministry of Health and Seniors, in conjunction with the charity Supportive Therapy for AIDS persons and their Relatives (S.T.A.R.), is observing HIV Awareness Month. Knowing one’s HIV status, and early diagnosis…

Minister Gordon-Pamplin Remarks: Referendum

Good day, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press,

You will know that in just over one week, Bermuda will go to the polls to answer two questions by way of Referendum.

Let me first highlight that our intent to hold a comprehensive…

Minister Wayne Scott Remarks: School Reorganisation Decision

Good afternoon everyone,

Today, I will announce my decision on school reorganization.

In my deliberations on school reorganization, I found the task of making a decision very challenging as I reflected on the many submissions…

St. Regis St. Georges`s Public Consultation Meeting

On 9th June 2016 representatives of the Desarrollos Hotelco Group, Mr. Roberto Stipa and Mr. Miguel Purroy, developers of the new St Regis Hotel in St George’s, hosted an open exhibition public meeting at Penno’s…

Announcement for new pensioners

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

Minister commends work of Marine Pilots

The Minister for Tourism, Transport & Municipalities, Sen. the Hon. Michael M. Fahy, JP, has this week been the guest of the Department of Marine and Ports Services.

As the Minister continues to immerse himself in his new Ministry, he…

Holiday Ferry Schedule

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has given notice of the ferry schedule for the upcoming National Heroes’ Day Holiday, Monday 20 June.

Blue Route

Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and…

Government extends voluntary early retirement programme

The Cabinet Office announced that it is extending its voluntary early retirement programme for eligible persons in the public service. Submission deadline is August 29th, 2016 and termination date is September 30th, 2016, with the exception of…

Premier Dunkley remarks on Orlando Shootings

"Such an unimaginable and senseless tragedy," Premier Michael Dunkley said this evening, as he joined the global community in condemning Sunday morning's mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. 

The Orlando nightclub shooting is being…

Responsibility of boaters to abide by the waste management laws and guidelines.

Mr. Speaker, Bermuda’s blue ocean waters are one of this country’s most beautiful and prized asset. It is the responsibility of every citizen to care for our ocean, but today, I specifically would like to remind boaters of their…