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TCD addresses motorcycle issue

The Transport Control Department (TCD) has announced today that it has addressed the recent issue relating to the licencing of four motorcycle models already on Bermuda roads.

The four models – representing nearly 100 motorcycles – were…

Reminder on Student Bus Passes

"The Department of Public Transportation would like to remind the public that all Student Bus Passes are good for unlimited travel on all scheduled bus services for the school year indicated thereon. The passes must be presented to the Bus…

Bermuda asked to play a leading role in creating new international conservation guidelines

The Hon. N. H. Cole Simons, JP, MP, was invited by the Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to speak at their World Congress entitled ”Planet at the Crossroads” held in Hawaii this past week. The…

Minister of Education welcomes students back to school

Today, the Minister of Education, the Hon. R. Wayne Scott, JP, MP extended well wishes to all students, parents, teachers, principals, and support staff for the start of  the 2016/17 school year.  

Minister Scott said, “There are…

Nominations open for the 2016 TechAwards

What do the Official Hollywood Walk of Fame mobile app, Trunomi’s identity encryption platform, Gorham’s iOS mobile apps, Saltus Student Schedule app, Hitch’s mobile taxi reservation app, and the Bermuda Football Association mobile app have in…

Premier meets Pope Francis

While in Rome, Italy, the Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP, made a visit to the Vatican today (Sept. 7) to attend the General Audience with Pope Francis.

The visit was made possible through the invitation of the Bishop of…

Department of Health clinical laboratory accredited by COLA

The Department of Health’s clinical laboratory has achieved accreditation from COLA, a US-based independent, non-profit accreditation organization.  COLA accredits almost 8,000 medical laboratories and provides a program of education,…

Public invited to attend Gombey Festival

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting the public to come out and enjoy the 2016 Gombey Festival on Saturday September 10th at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium.

The Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon.…

National Security Minister remembers Fabian anniversary

The Minister of National Security, Sen. Jeffrey Baron reflected on the anniversary of Hurricane Fabian's tragic impact on Bermuda in 2003.

Minister Baron said today, "Little did we know that September day what that storm would bring. More…

Financial Policy Council appoints two new members

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. T. Richards, JP, MP, has announced the appointment of two new members to the Financial Policy Council.
Dame Amelia Fawcett and Mr Gil Tucker, JP, joined the Council as of 1st September.…