False Whatsapp message - COVID-Omicron XBB
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health is aware of a false Whatsapp message claiming that the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. And that the COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta variant and…
Payroll Tax Rebate Update
- Press ReleaseThe closing date for workers to apply for the payroll tax rebate was December 15th 2022. The payroll tax rebate was available for eligible persons making less than $96,000 per the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) (Salary…
His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Honours List 2023
- Press ReleaseHis Majesty The King, Charles III, has recognised the following individuals in his annual New Year’s Honours Iist:
OBE:
Ø Mrs. Sheelagh Cooper – for her services to the community in Bermuda.
MBE:
Ø…
Weekend Garbage Collection Advisory
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works Waste Management Section wishes to advise residents that as of today, 30 December, it is currently experiencing delays in collecting garbage this weekend due to mechanical failures in several collections vehicles.…
Work Permit Policy – Seeking Employment and Changing Jobs
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Immigration has seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years. Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work…
Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from January 1st, 2023, for five months.
The Ministry of Labour will extend the moratorium on new work permits…
Premier's Christmas Message 2022
- Press ReleaseSeason's Greetings, Bermuda
We have journeyed through Advent, and Christmas is upon us. We prepare to say farewell to 2022 and look forward with hope and expectation to a new year.
Throughout this season, our community renews family…
Governor’s Christmas Message 2022
- Press ReleaseTwo years since being sworn into office, it has been a blessing in 2022 to have been able to experience more and more of Bermuda’s traditions and innovation.
There has been tremendous Bermudian success in sports this year - as competitors…
Latest coronavirus variants detected in Bermuda
- Press ReleaseThe latest variants of the coronavirus BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in Bermuda. The BF.7 is highly infectious (three times more than other variants) and spreads faster than other variants. Symptoms of the new BF.7 sub-variant are similar…
Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity Within Parklands 2023
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at eighteen (18) public parklands for summer 2023 (1 March to 31 December).
Locations of these concessions and…
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