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A Visible Minority ~ Asian Diasporas Panel Discussion

The Department of Culture is advising of tomorrow’s (August 25) Bermudian Heartbeats event: A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas in Bermuda.
 
And the Department is encouraging members of the public to join the discussion on Asian…

Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine FDA approval

"This is welcoming news as we continue to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for a safer community,” commented Kim Wilson, JP, MP, Minister of Health, following the announcement that Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine wins full FDA approval.…

Reply to Letter from BIU from the Office of the Premier

Dear Brother Chris,

I have received your letter of 19th August. I confess that I am disappointed in its contents on two fronts. Firstly, that it is based on a false premise which I have taken the time to explain to both the…

Encouraging the Adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency

Good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

Many of you will recall the work by this Government over the last decade to advance the country’s transition toward greater use of renewable energy. 

The…

Ministry of Education Congratulates the 2021 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. 

Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher…

Government Responds to BIU Letter

The Government of Bermuda has issued the following statement regarding a letter received from the Bermuda Industrial Union. 

A government spokesperson stated: “The Government of Bermuda can confirm that on August 19, 2021, the Premier…

BAMZ Partially Closes Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The Zoo area at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo (BAMZ)  has been closed to the public to protect certain animals that are susceptible to corona viruses.

Dr. Robbie Smith, Acting Principal Curator, said: “Unfortunately, BAMZ…

Department of Workforce Development 2021 Scholarship Recipients

On Thursday, 19 August, the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, held a brief ceremony to recognize fifteen Department of Workforce Development 2021 scholarship recipients for their accomplishments.

The Department of…

COVID-19 Update 21 August 2021

The Ministry of Health received 7434 test results since the last update, and 35 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.5%. 

These results are from testing done on:

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Provides SafeKey Update for Seniors

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors recognises that some seniors may have difficulty accessing SafeKey certificates.

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, shared, “We encourage family…