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Twenty Bermudians Complete Solar Photovoltaic Level 1 Certification Training

The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise the public that twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic or PV Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech.

The…

Acting Premier Congratulates St Lucia’s New Prime Minister

Following the General Election in St Lucia on Monday, 26 July, the main opposition party, the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP), claimed victory.  

Acting Premier, the Hon Walter Roban JP, MP has extended congratulations to the new…

COVID-19 Update Minister of National Security’s Remarks 27 July 2021

Good afternoon Bermuda,

I too wish to add my congratulations to Flora Duffy on her historic win in the Tokyo Olympics. I watched from start to finish and it was truly an emotional occasion when she passed the finish line.…

Pre-Cup Match Holiday Acting Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Remarks 27 July 2021

Good Afternoon Bermuda, thank you for joining us.

Yesterday evening, all of Bermuda joined together to celebrate our first Gold Medalist - Flora Duffy. I watched in awe the tremendous athletic power of Flora.  Her steady and…

COVID-19 Update Minister of Youth Culture and Sports Remarks 27July 2021

Thank you, Acting Premier. Like you and all of Bermuda, I am simply thrilled and overjoyed about Flora's historic Olympic gold medal win for Bermuda.

I cannot offer enough congratulations to her as an extraordinary athlete and to her…

Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories

The Ministry of Labour advises the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from August 1st, 2021, for a 3-month period. 

As highlighted in the 2020 Labour Force Survey Report, unemployment at the…

Parks, Beaches & Nature Reserves 2021 Cup Match Holiday Guidelines

The Ministry of Public Works takes this opportunity to advise on the procedures and staffing for the Department of Parks over the 2021 Cup Match Holiday Weekend.

Effectively immediately, campers and picnickers are allowed to erect camping…

Flora Duffy wins Gold at Summer Olympics!

“Flora did it!” ~ Premier David Burt expressed the elation of all Bermuda at the news of Flora Duffy’s gold medal performance in Tokyo.

The Premier said, “Words almost cannot do justice to such an incredible effort from an incredible…

Development and Planning Amendment Bill

Today, the Junior Minister of Home Affairs, Senator Lindsay Simmons, successfully led the passing of the Bill in the Senate, entitled 'Development and Planning Amendment Act 2021'. 

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Home…

Industrial Action Impacts Garbage Collection Across the Island

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of ongoing delays in garbage collection due to industrial action by Collections Staff. The Bermuda Industrial Union and the Ministry's management team continue to discuss the matter, which is now…