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Premier Burt sets out the ‘Bermuda Standard’ for Fintech at the OECD summit in Paris

Bermuda is the first jurisdiction with comprehensive ICO and digital asset legislation

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, is currently in Paris today, where he addressed the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co…

Gastro Alert from the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health has received reports of clusters of diarrhea and vomiting illness in the community.

 A person can become ill with gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea and vomiting…

2018 Labour Day remarks by The Hon. Walton Brown JP, MP

Good Day Bermuda,

As the Minister responsible for Labour, it is my distinguished privilege to extend best wishes to you all on Labour Day.

On this auspicious occasion, I wish to salute each and every worker for your contribution to…

Government House Gardens Sunday Afternoon Openings

The opening of the Government House Gardens to the public each Sunday afternoon from 12 noon to 5 pm came to an end last Sunday, 26 August.  The grounds have been open since 27 May and have been enjoyed by numerous residents and visitors…

Overseas Students Conference and Film Festival, London, 2018

UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA)
Overseas Students Conference and Film Festival, London, 2018

The UK Overseas Territories Association is delighted to announce details of their third Overseas Students…

National Recovery Month 2018

Each September, a National Recovery Month is observed around the world to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate the individuals and their families living in recovery.…

Bermuda Post Office Shopping initiative

The Ministry for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform is seeking information from interested vendors who can facilitate an online shopping platform for the Bermuda Post Office (BPO).

The BPO’s web-based shopping…

MVP Award

Please find the attached photo taken today at the award presentation for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Cup Match 2018.

The award was presented to Somerset player Dion Stovell by the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon.…

Bermudian Chevening Scholar celebrated

Last week His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin, welcomed Stratton Hatfield to Government House, to congratulate him on the award of a Chevening Scholarship. Stratton, Director of Development at BE Solar, will undertake a Masters of Science in…

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing controls in higher risk jurisdictions

Requirement to apply Enhanced Due Diligence for higher risk jurisdictions

Minister of Legal Affairs, Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, today issued AML-ATF Advisory 2/2018 about the risks in a number of jurisdictions arising…