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Horticulture training gets underway at Botanical Gardens

Personnel from several local organisations commenced horticulture and arboriculture training today at the Botanical Gardens.

Trainers Joanna Jeffery, Steph Addison and Nigel Hewish from Kingston Maurward College in Dorset, England, are…

More Opportunities to Join the 2022 DWD Summer Employment Programme

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to advise that there are more opportunities to join the 2022 Summer Employment Programme and invites college and university students to apply.

Internship applicants…

Minister Peets Continues Cultural Visits

“The Bermuda National Museum offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, and deepens our understanding of our past and Bermuda’s place in a wider world,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets as he continued his visits…

Premier’s National Heroes Concert - Closing Remarks by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

To the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP; to our distinguished and special invited guests; to our artists:

On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s so wonderful to be here in person to celebrate the talent of our…

Premier's Concert - Remarks by the Premier

Good Evening Ministers of the Cabinet, Sir John Swan, a national hero and family members of some of our other heroes, Ms Gordon-Pamplin, Mr Dan Tucker, and Ms Thalia Bromby, members of the media and ladies and gentlemen in the audience.

I…

Minister Roban Represents Bermuda at United Nations Ocean Conference

The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Walter Roban, JP, MP, will be representing Bermuda at the United Nations Ocean Conference held in Lisbon, Portugal,…

Ministry of Public Works responds to reports of palm tree removal at Ocean View

The Ministry of Public Works is responding to a recent report of palm trees being removed from the Ocean View Golf Course and later relocated to a private residence in Smiths Parish.

The Ministry can report that 12 Canary Island Date Palms…

Bermuda To Sign First-Ever Partnership Agreement with United Nations Country Team and UN Women

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP and the United Nations Country Team will meet next week in Bermuda to execute an agreement entitled the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework or…

Education and Sports Ministers Celebrate Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon 2022 Participants

“After a two-year hiatus, it was heartwarming to watch our young athletes rejoice in their element this past weekend at the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets, following his attendance at…

March 2022 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2022 Retail Sales Index. 

March’s retail sales fell 8.0% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year (March…