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Recent Incidents at Westgate Correctional Facility

The Ministry of National Security, is informing the public of recent incidents that occurred at the Westgate Correctional Facility.

On 1 January 2020, an officer was assaulted by an inmate while in the process of executing his duties.…

Minister DeSilva Meets the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Surveyors

In November, the public was informed to be on the lookout for a small airplane flying at low altitude over Bermuda.  

Recently, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Zane DeSilva, JP, MP, in his role of Acting Minister of Public…

The Spirit of Discovery Inaugural Visit to Bermuda

The Spirit of Discovery, a Saga Cruises ship, made its inaugural visit to Bermuda on Tuesday, 31 December.

As part of its New Year’s cruise theme, which began on the 5 December, the ship arrived on Tuesday morning from New York with 506…

Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2020

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized the following people in her New Year’s Honours List:

Governor’s Christmas Message 2019

I begin this year’s Christmas message with a quote from Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations: “Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where people are…

Successful Community Cleanup

Recently, the Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island.

Recently, the…

Premier and Minister Share Holiday Festivities with Foster Families

Recently, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP hosted the Annual Foster Children’s Christmas Party with support from the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP and members of Cabinet…

Ministry of Finance Reports on 2019/20 First Half Fiscal Performance and Provides Updated Economic Review

The Ministry of Finance today reported on the 2019/20 First Half Fiscal Performance and provided an updated Economic Review for 2019.  Highlights include:

Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following changes in garbage collection due to the Christmas day, Boxing day, and New Year’s day holidays:

Christmas Day: Garbage normally…

May 2019 Labour Force Survey Report

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert JP MP held a press conference to present findings from the May 2019 Labour Force Survey Report. His remarks are as follows:

Good Morning,

Today I am pleased to…