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Minister Richards attends the Anti-Corruption Summit 2016

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister E.T. Richards JP MP had a front row seat at key meetings of the Anti-Corruption Summit 2016 in London today, as UK Prime Minister David Cameron pressed an ambitious agenda of global change.

Meanwhile,…

Trip advisor award

TripAdvisor Destination Sales Manager Carol Johnson presented the people of Bermuda with a Travellers’ Choice Award. Accepting on behalf of Bermuda were Minister of Public Works the Hon. Craig Cannonier JP MP, Acting Minister…

Referendum same sex relationships 2016

The Parliamentary Registrar advises the public that, the Premier has issued a Notice of Referendum on Same Sex Relationships to take place on 23 June 2016. 

Registration for voters who are registering for the first time or making…

Bermuda joins Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week

Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, and protecting pregnant women from Zika virus are the key messages of the inaugural Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, launched yesterday by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA…

Annual Retired Nurses Tea

The Department of Health recently supported their retired Nurses by hosting their annual Nurses Tea at the Pavilion at the National Sports Center, which the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment, Jeanne Atherden attended.

The…

Government and BTA Share Newly-Created 'Beach Vision' for Bermuda

Pristine beaches, improved restroom facilities and enhanced amenities - these are just a few of the things that local residents and visitors to Bermuda said should be part of the 'Bermuda beach experience'.

The findings stemmed from a…

Jamestown and Bermuda connection revealed in the film - Jane

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the St George’s Foundation presents a film screening and discussion on the story of Jane –The Story of Cannibalism in Jamestown and Bermuda’s Rescue on 12 May at the World Heritage Centre.…

Amendments to Public Service Commission Regulations

The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, said today that new provisions would be issued shortly covering the relationship between the Public Service Commission and senior civil servants. These would formalise the annual evaluation and reporting…

Retirement of Mrs Heather Jacobs Matthews as Auditor General

Government House today announced that Mrs Heather Jacobs Matthews will finish up as Auditor General of Bermuda on Wednesday, 11 May 2016. Ms Heather Thomas will take up her duties as Auditor General as of Monday, 6 June 2016.  During the…

The Customs Department institutes new charges for commercial importers

The Customs Department will begin charging commercial importers for not using electronic options to declare incoming goods.

The new fees will be levied through the Customs Department Act 1952 and the Government Fees Regulations 1976.