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Submarine Cables

Mr. Speaker, earlier today I laid before the House the following Bills for Consultation entitled: (1) ‘Submarine Cables Permit and Licensing Act 2019’; (2) ‘Submarine Cables (Protected Areas) Act 2019’; and (3) ‘Submarine Cables…

Horticultural Waste Tipping Fees to be Reinstated Monday September 30

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public, that as of Monday, September 30, 2019, horticultural waste dumping or tipping fees will be reinstated.

Please take all remaining trees and foliage to the Marsh Folly Facility before…

Mystery-Shopper Cruise

As Minister of Tourism and Transport, part of my responsibility is to ensure that the Bermuda Brand delivers a first-rate experience for our visitors, and that local goods and services have equal opportunity to be promoted to our visitors.

Governor, UK OT Director commend Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team

Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines JP, MP, welcomed Governor John Rankin and the Director of Overseas Territories Mr. Ben Merrick to the Ministry Offices.

Mr. Merrick, who is visiting Bermuda from 24 -…

Employee salaries following Humberto

The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is issuing the following advisory regarding employee pay following Hurricane Humberto.

Today the Minister, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo said, “We’ve been inundated with inquiries from the…

Post Tropical Cyclone Jerry Update ~ 12.30 p.m., Sept. 25

Following my advisory from earlier this morning, I wish to advise that we continue to…

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Tackles Hurricane Damage to Iconic Shipwreck Site

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is aware of significant damage to the side paddle steamer and blockade runner shipwreck the Montana ( 1863 ) following Hurricane Humberto. 

The full extent of the…

EMO Update from Minister Caines

This morning, the Bermuda Police Service reported they received no calls and there were no road obstructions overnight as a result of winds associated with Tropical Storm Jerry. 

Based on the forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service…

Francis Patton Primary School Closed for Remainder of the Day

The Department of Education is advising that Francis Patton Primary School has closed early today, 24 September, due to a power outage.

Students and staff were released at 3:00 pm. The school Principal, staff, and parents were informed of…

Tropical Storm Jerry Update 24 September

Good afternoon everyone.

We are here to provide another update on Tropical Storm Jerry, following a meeting this morning of the Emergency Measures Organisation.

Let me start with the good news – Tropical Storm Jerry’s winds are…