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The English Speaking Work Permit Policy and the referral of work permit applications for tennis personnel to the BLTA

Good afternoon,

Today I will be addressing two topics regarding the Department of Immigration: The English Speaking Work Permit Policy and the referral of work permit applications for tennis personnel to the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association…

Kindley Field Road Lane Closure

The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists of a one-lane road closure effective Monday, October 8 through Friday, October 12 on Kindley Field Road (at Stone Crusher Corner) to facilitate trench work near the airport.…

Statement from Premier David Burt

The following statement was issued this evening by Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP.:

"Given the Opposition Leader seems to now like the truth, he should start by telling the truth about why this vendetta…

Premier Responds to 2018 Bermuda Business Confidence Index

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today commented on the 2018 Bermuda Business Confidence Index which was released last week.

Premier Burt stated, “The report highlights economic and external factors impacting…

Bermuda International Gombey Festival Kicks off Next Week

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting the public to come out and enjoy the 2018 Bermuda International Gombey Festival which runs from October 4-October 7.

The public may recall that the event was expanded last…

Barker's Hill Road Closure Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists of a road closure on Barkers Hill, Devonshire (from the junction of North Shore Road to the junction with Vesey Street) on the following days:

Celebrating Wellness

The Department of Health hailed their four-hour “Celebrating Wellness” event yesterday a huge success.

People enjoyed a wide variety of family friendly activities on land at the Barr’s Bay Park on Pitt’s Bay Road – and, tried gig rowing on…

Tourism Minister and Hotel Inspectors on Site Visit at Willowbank Resort -World Tourism Day 2018

The Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, the Hon. Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP today observed World Tourism Day and used the opportunity to meet visit the newly renovated Willowbank Hotel and Conference Centre along with the Ministry’s Hotel…

Tractor Trailer and Construction Vehicle Road Use Reminder

The Transport Control Department is reminding owners of tractor trailers and self-propelled construction machines that road use is prohibited every Monday to Friday during the following hours:

The Serenade of the Seas Inaugural Visit to Bermuda

The Serenade of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL) ship, made its inaugural visit to Bermuda yesterday, 26 September.

The Serenade of the Seas arrived yesterday morning from Boston for a two-night stay at the Royal Naval…