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Alternate Bus Routes Due to Road Closures on Sunday 14th April, 2019

The Department of Public Transportation advises the public that due to road closures in Hamilton for the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Race to be held on Sunday 14th April, 2019, some inbound bus routes to Hamilton will take alternate…

University Applicants: Scholarship Deadlines Quickly Approaching

The Ministry of Education is reminding all students that the deadline for Government Scholarship and Award opportunities is quickly approaching - with applications closing on Monday, 15 April, 2019.

Scholarship and Award…

Commissioner of Education on DOE Communications Consultant

The Ministry and Department of Education are committed to the strategies and recommendations in Plan 2022. 

The mandates found in Plan 2022 have been thoughtfully set out based on what Bermudians have called for and demanded.

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National Sport Governing Body (NSGB) Recognition Policy Introduced

In seeking to ensure that sport activities in Bermuda are offered by organizations that operate in a safe and effective manner, provide high quality programming and develop their sport, the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, has…

Bermuda Sanshou Association Competitors Claim 19 Medals

Last night, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo JP MP greeted members of the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the L.F. Wade International Airport following their success at the 20th Bridgetown Burning Martial…

Statement from the Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards Regarding TN Tatem Middle School

TN Tatem Middle School parent and staff representatives have indicated, via a letter to Ministry and Department of Education leaders, that parents and staff still have concerns about the school building.

Ministry and Department of…

Notice to the Trade: Changes to Air Freight Terminal Lunchtime Closure Hours

Beginning on Monday 15th April 2019, and until further notice, the Customs Department advises that the Air Freight Terminal will be closed between the hours of 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. daily.

Requests for perishables or emergency goods will…

Finance Minister expects Bermuda to be removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

The Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, has completed his European visit after meetings with Ms. Lyudmila Petkova, Chair of the Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation, as well as with  Finance Ministries of Germany…

Video Premiere: Standards Based Education in Bermuda's Public Schools

The Ministry and Department of Education continue to work towards ensuring a smooth transition to a Standards Based Education System for Bermuda Public Schools.

As part of the 2019 Education Month campaign, which will last for the entire…

ADVISORY: Whale Watching

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is receiving an increasing number of reports about people entering the water to swim with the whales. It is strongly recommended that members of the public do NOT swim with any whales, no matter…