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Public Reminder of Illegal Dumping

The Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Parks wishes to remind the public that illegal dumping is considered an offence under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987 and its amendments.

This reminder comes after the Ministry recently…

No Dogs on Public Beaches

The Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Parks, reminds the public that from today to Saturday, 31 October 2020, dogs are no longer permitted on public beaches listed under the Bermuda National Parks Act.

Dogs may be permitted in the…

31 March COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt

Good afternoon, members of the media.

I'm joined today by the Minister of Health and the Minister of National Security. I will give an update on the latest regarding Bermuda and COVID-19, after I've just finished chairing a meeting of…

Lobsters available until the end of April

The Ministry of Home Affairs would like to advise members of the public, and restaurants that they can still purchase and possess lobsters through the month of April.

The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon Walter Roban said, “Normally, by…

An Open Letter from the Premier to the Public Service

To all Public Officers,

I want to reassure you that the Government is taking the threat and impact of COVID-19 seriously – and that the health and safety of all Public Officers is never taken for granted.

We all have an important…

Relicensing Period for Commercial Fishing Vessels Extended

As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is closed to walk-in customers for all fisheries licensing, including spear fishing.

Vessel safety inspections for commercial…

Department of Immigration Advisory

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines is advising the public of the following update from the Department of Immigration.

Minister Caines said today, "The processing of existing applications has…

New Insurer Relm Offers Cover for Cryptocurrency, Cannabis Businesses

Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA).

The new business, which is led by…

COVID-19 Health update (30 March 2020)

Good afternoon.

Today I am joined by his Excellency the Governor, I am joined also by the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and the Minister of Education.

For today’s media briefing, I will give an update on the…

Update – Public Education Schools

Good Evening,

I would like to begin my update by first thanking our school Leaders and staff for their hard work and the efforts put forward during the past week in engaging our students and keeping our parents updated as we navigate…