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Bermuda Post Office Team Receives November 2024 Public Service Excellence Award

On Friday, December 13th, the Government of Bermuda announced the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) Security Team as the November recipients of the monthly Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA). This distinguished team, including Richard Hazelwood,…

2025 Youth Employment Programmes Application Deadline Extended to December 31, 2024

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to announce that the application deadline for the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes (YEP) has been extended to December 31, 2024. All students aged 16 to 26 looking for summer employment are…

Government of Bermuda Prioritizes Animal Welfare After Diverted Passenger Plane Leaves Pigs Stranded at LF Wade Airport

On Friday, December 13, a KLM passenger plane with 250 people and 100 pigs in crates travelling from Amsterdam to Mexico was unexpectedly diverted to Bermuda's LF Wade International Airport after noxious gases allegedly…

Government Refutes Assertions Made by the Bermuda Clean Air Coalition

The Ministry of Home Affairs categorically refutes the recent assertions made by the Bermuda Clean Air Coalition (BCAC), as they misrepresent ongoing efforts to improve Bermuda's air quality and the transparent…

Information and Updates for the Department of Planning

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to remind this honourable House of the critical role played by the Department of Planning in supporting the island community from economic, social and environmental perspectives as well as shaping Bermuda's…

Update of Closed Schools

Good morning, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report on the future use of closed and soon to be closed schools.

Mr. Speaker, in April 2019 the Minister of Education announced the permanent closure of the T. N. Tatem Middle School and…

Approved Hamilton Residential Schemes Guidelines

Mr. Speaker,

I am honoured to present to this Honourable House the Approved Hamilton Residential Scheme Guidelines. These Guidelines outline the application process for the Approved Hamilton Residential Schemes and detail the additional…

National Seniors Strategy, 2024-2030 “Celebrating Life and Ageing Well!”

Good Morning Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members, and fellow Bermudians,

Today, I am honoured to announce the launch of Bermuda's first National Seniors Strategy. It brings me great pride to share the progress made in fulfilling the Government…

Update On Air Service Development

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak before this honorable House and the people of Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, as we approach the end of this calendar year, I am pleased to provide an updated report on the status and outlook of…

Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: Supporting Our Community During the Holiday Season

Mr. Speaker,

The Christmas holiday is a time to embrace the joy of togetherness, share meals and traditions, and bask in the warmth of the season. For many, it is a festive time of celebration, but for some, the bells of…