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Ministry of National Security to Hold Retreat to Address Community Violence

"This event will advance our national strategy to address the community violence problem," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP. MP, as he hosts a retreat on September 15th and 16th.

“This upcoming retreat will build…

Minister Weeks Condemns Fatal Stabbing Incident

After receiving the news that a man was stabbed to death in Warwick on Saturday night, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, today stated: “I want the family and friends of this young man to know that my heart goes…

Government Progress Update

The Government advised today that it has shared a household mailer which provides the public with an update of the programmes, policies and initiatives that have been undertaken and completed over the last five years.

The expansive…

DPT Notice: Detours on Route 10 and 11

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises that due to BELCO trench work and the closure of North Shore Road Devonshire between Loyal Hill and Barkers Hill, there will be detours for Route 10 and 11 buses starting on Friday, 19…

Minister Roban Attends First Regional Heads of Government Meeting on Climate Change

In preparation for COP 27, which will be held in Egypt later this year, Deputy Premier and Minster of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, travelled to Nassau, The Bahamas. There he participated in the 'First Regional Heads of Government…

Coronavirus Update 17 August 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4169 test results, and 118 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%.

These results are from testing done on:

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Public Reminder Not to Release Unwanted Pets Into the Environment

Following reports of several guinea pigs dumped within the boundary of Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, located off South Road, Smiths, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wish to remind the public not to release unwanted pets…

Ministry of Public Works Statement on Orange Route Cancellation

“On its surface, it would appear that the repairs are being carried out at an inopportune time,” said the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, today in response to commentary over the…

Bursary Award Recipients

“The Government intends to ensure that it attracts and nurtures the best and brightest talent that Bermuda has to offer. And I am pleased to recognize Danielle Foote as this year’s Public Service Bursary Award recipient,” said the Head of the…

Increase to Pensions Come Into Effect in September

Premier David Burt today confirmed that the approved 2.75% increase to pensions will come into effect in September 2022 and will be backdated to August 16, 2021. The Premier said: “The Government is proud of its record of delivering for our…