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2022 Environmental Statistics Compendium

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2022 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics.

The Compendium is structured into thirteen sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each…

Construction to Restore Public Access to Achilles Bay Underway

"We are committed to providing safe and accessible public spaces for all, and this project is just one of the many ways we are delivering on that promise.

“We look forward to seeing public access to Achilles Bay restored soon," said…

Prevention Week to Focus on Dangers of Vaping

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today announced the observance of National Prevention Week, May 7 - May 13. The Department for National Drug…

Heritage Month 2023 Calendar

This year’s Heritage Month theme is A Bermudian Renaissance.

While there are more than three dozen associated events on the Heritage Month schedule, the marquis events being supported by the Department include:…

Integrated Breast Cancer Pathway

Good morning.

It is an honour for me to be present today and witness the significant efforts being made to enhance the experience and outcomes of breast cancer patients in Bermuda.

I want to acknowledge the Bermuda Hospitals Board…

Community Centre Mural Partnership

Last week, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, joined Mosaic Insurance and local artists to paint a vibrant mural on the exterior wall of the Sammy Wilson Central Zone Community Centre (SWCZCC).

The…

World Asthma Day Remarks by Minister of Health

Good afternoon.

Today, as we celebrate World Asthma Day with nations worldwide, I am here to thank Liz Boden (the co-founder of Open Airways) on behalf of Bermuda for her commitment to improving the lives of so many in Bermuda.

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58th Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition Open Until May 16th

“Our students created expressive, captivating, and purposeful works of art to celebrate this year’s 58th Annual Art Exhibition theme, ‘Transformations: A Fresh Perspective,’” said Mrs. Kalmar Richards, Commissioner of Education. 

“The…

Public Consultation Deadline for Fairmont Southampton SDO Extended

The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order (SDO) is extended to Friday, 26 May 2023.    

At…

Minimum Hourly Wage Rate Advisory

The Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 (the “Order”), which comes into effect on 1 June 2023, will see the first national minimum hourly wage rate set at $16.40, benefitting all low-income earners. This monumental step ensures employees…