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National Mammography Day - October 21, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness month is every October, and today, October 21st is National Mammography Day.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message about the significance of mammography.

Bermuda and Bahamas Leaders Meet at Cabinet

Earlier today, Premier, the Hon. David Burt and members of Cabinet met with the Prime Minister of Bahamas, the Hon. Philip Davis and members of his Cabinet as part of the Bahamian delegation’s visit to Bermuda.

Cabinet Ministers, the Hon.…

Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Extended to 30 November 2022

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is aware of individuals and families that continue to need financial support. It is incumbent on this Government to ensure they can keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table. To that end, the…

Bermuda’s Young Leaders Provide Feedback on Blue Prosperity Plan

On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP), in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), held a Young Leaders Engagement Session at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. 

“The public…

Coronavirus Update 19 October 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,648 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are from testing done on:

•        Tuesday: 6 positive out of 466…

Payroll tax rebate Available Today

“I am pleased to announce that the payroll tax rebate that this Government promised in July for workers making less than $96,000, is being delivered today,” said Premier and Finance Minister, David Burt.

“It is regrettable that this …

Dockyard to St George’s Ferry Service Resumes

“I am pleased to announce that as of tomorrow, 19 October, the Department of Marine and Ports Services will resume the published ferry service on the Orange route from Dockyard to St George’s,” said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott…

Minister Weeks tours Westgate Correctional Facility

On Friday, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks joined Commissioner of Corrections Keeva Joell-Benjamin, her senior management team and the Prison Officer’s Association (POA) on a tour of the Westgate Correctional…

September Public Service Excellence Award Recipient

Last Friday, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized Mr. Keith Smith from the Department of Education as September’s recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).

Mr. Smith is the…

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors Notice of Office Relocation

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors would like to advise the public that starting October 17th,  2022, the Ministry Headquarters will be relocating to the 6th Floor Veritas Place, 65 Court Street, Hamilton HM12.

The…