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Dominican Republic Signs the Hamilton Declaration

The Ministry of Home Affairs is delighted to report that the Dominican Republic is the latest signatory of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea.

The Declaration is a political commitment…

BEDC's Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Programme

Good afternoon.

It is my pleasure as the Acting Minister of Economic Development and Tourism to join the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation in announcing the formal launch of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Programme. 

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Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship

The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder that applications for the Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship are being accepted throughout the month of April.

Applications will be received until the deadline at the end of this month…

World autism awareness day proclamation

From the steps of City Hall, Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim N. Wilson JP MP delivered a proclamation recognizing the fine work done by Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) and acknowledging World Autism Awareness Day, as observed by the…

Judicial Appointments

The Governor, Mr John Rankin, has today announced the appointment of the Hon Anthony Smellie, Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands, as a new Justice to the Court of Appeal in Bermuda from June 2018. 

The Governor has also announced the…

Premier Visits Centenarians

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today visited Mrs. Deolinda Pacheco to recognize her 100th birthday with her and her family.

Premier Burt together with Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, called on Mr. Frederick…

Premier David Burt extends condolences to the family of the late Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP

On learning of the passing of Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, stated:

“Through his pen came knowledge and empowerment as he shone a light on the full history of Bermuda. He courageously recorded the struggle…

Public Health Week

 The Department of Health hosts a weeklong series of events starting Monday.

Public Health week features a number of events, including one of the largest free health screenings on Thursday as part of initiatives to promote healthy…

Fishing in Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited from April 15

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds commercial and recreational fishers that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas, also known as the "Hind Grounds" and "Grouper Grounds", will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to…

Reflecting on and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The following statement is provided by the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, as Bermuda joins the rest of the world in reflecting on and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"A true…