News
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Portuguese Man-of-War
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - AnnouncementThe Ministry of the Environment, Department of Parks, wishes to advise the public that Horseshoe Bay Beach was closed to bathers at 2pm today. Current onshore wind conditions have caused an increased presence of Portuguese Man-of-War (...
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First Group of Local Security Guards Receive New Certification
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 -The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, JP, MP and the Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Jeff Baron, JP last week presented first group of 21 security guards with their level two door supervisor...
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Minister Gibbons Provides AC35 Update
Monday, July 3, 2017 - Press ReleaseWith the conclusion of the 35th America’s Cup, which saw five weeks of intense racing and Emirates Team New Zealand besting the field to win the Auld Mug, Minister of Economic Development Dr. the Hon. Grant Gibbons provided the following...
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Bermuda tourism faces further lift with potential for new air routes
Friday, June 30, 2017 - Press ReleaseThe Junior Minister for Tourism, Transport and Municipalities, the Hon. Kenneth L. Bascome JP MP has highlighted joint efforts underway that could substantially diversify the markets from which Bermuda derives its tourism.
The...
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Obligation on importers to apply to Customs to sell or donate restricted goods imported duty free
Friday, June 30, 2017 - Press ReleaseThe Customs Department has recently taken note of a growing number of online posts advertising the sale of restricted goods imported free of duty.
Customs would like to remind persons who have imported goods with the benefit of...
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Sea turtles released in Great Sound.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of the Environment returned 38 green turtles collected from the high marine traffic area of the Great Sound back to western waters. A further eight of the smallest green turtles and three hawksbill turtles were...
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Award Presented to the Ministry of Public Works
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - Press ReleaseOn Thursday June 22, the Buildings Section of the Department of Public Lands & Buildings, Ministry of Public Works, attended the Bermuda National Trust's AGM and Awards Ceremony at the BUEI where they accepted a recognition...
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Bus advisory
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - AnnouncementThe Department of Public Transportation reminds all parents and students that starting this week Wednesday June 28, 2017, students wishing to travel by bus at no charge must present a valid 2017 Summer Bus Pass to bus operators. Failure...
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Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarships awarded.
Monday, June 26, 2017 - AnnouncementThe Ministry of Health and Seniors today announces the ten awardees of this year’s Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarships. In total fourteen students are currently receiving the scholarship, including past awardees.
This year...
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HIV Testing Day is an Opportunity to "Know your Status, Get Tested".
Monday, June 26, 2017 - AnnouncementTomorrow, 27 June, is HIV Testing Day. Knowing one's HIV status and early diagnosis are important for maintaining health and reducing the spread of the virus. Free and confidential testing is available at the Communicable Disease Control...
