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Ministry of Education Congratulates the 2023 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that 62 Bermudian students have been awarded Scholarships and Awards totaling just over $1.5 million at the 2023 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards reception held on August 10. 

Senior Public Service appointments

Today, the Acting Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, advised Mr. Kirk Outerbridge will assume the role of Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Public Works. 

Mr. Outerbridge is the Chief Engineer for the…

Chief Medical Officer

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ayoola Oyinloye, recently stepped down as the Chief Medical Officer for personal reasons. Dr. Oyinloye took over as Bermuda’s new Chief Medical Officer, following the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball on August…

April 2023 Consumer Price Index

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics.

Consumers paid 3.8 per cent more in April 2023 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer…

Heavy Highway Construction Asphalt training programme

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Heavy Highway Construction Asphalt training programme, a collaborative effort with Joell’s Asphalt Service & Maintenance Ltd. and Urban Construction.…

Diabetes Prevention Day

“Diabetes prevention is vital for reducing the health, economic, and societal burdens associated with the disease,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, “I am grateful to the Bermuda Diabetes Association for hosting the free health…

Minister to Engage with Entrepreneurs

On August 24, small and medium sized entrepreneurs and individuals whose businesses cater to the visitor experience are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting to learn more about the Tourism Investment Act.

The meeting will take place at…

Dr. Derrick Binns - This Week in Government

The public is invited to tune in to the latest edition of This Week in Government, which features recently retired, former Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns.

In an expansive 30-minute discussion, Dr. Binns talks about his…

Minister of Home Affairs - LED Light bulb Initiative

Thank you for joining us today as we provide an update on the LED Light Bulb Initiative.

Since the beginning of May, and with the generous assistance and support from local charities and organisations such as Age Concern, the Eliza…

Government continues to invest in the future of the Public Service

The Bermuda Government is committed to developing talent to fill critical roles at all levels in the Public Service. 

This has been demonstrated by the Summer Employment Programme which introduces young people to the Service to…