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Minister Weeks Congratulates 21 New Police Officers

“As the newest members of the Bermuda Police Service, you will play a significant role in our community. You will be called upon to protect the most vulnerable; you will be called upon to be fearless in the face of severe threats; and above all,…

Immediate Suspension of the Rockaway Ferry Stop

The Department of Marine and Ports has today issued notice to the public and commuters using the Rockaway Ferry stop that, effective tomorrow, Monday, 4 July, services are suspended due to ongoing repairs to the bow loading ramp.  The…

Dr. Ernest Peets presents cheque to Bermuda Sloop Foundation

Today (July 3), the Spirit of Bermuda set sail for the Turks & Caicos with several young Bermudians on board as part of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s special summer interactive learning voyage focusing on Mary Prince, with the…

28 Students Complete Mirrors Peerfoward Peerleaders Programme

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP MP is pleased to announce that 28 students from S3 and S4 at CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute completed the first PeerForward…

Announcement of New Senior Magistrate

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, announced the appointment of Ms Maxanne Anderson as Senior Magistrate with effect from 1 July 2022.

This appointment follows an open and competitive recruitment process and a recommendation…

Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

Yesterday, June 30th, our mass vaccination programme ended. A campaign that saw over 75% of the total population fully immunized, and over 85% of the eligible population either vaccinated or…

Preparations for the Introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in September 2022

Mr. Speaker,

I rise this morning before this Honourable House to keep my Honourable colleagues and the general public informed about the exciting work that continues in support of Education Reform, and more specifically…

Airport Fire Rescue Services

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Bermuda Fire Rescue Service Airport Operations Division.

Mr. Speaker, the Bermuda Fire Rescue Service operates the Airport Rescue Firefighting Services…

Update on the Litigation Guardian Service

Mr. Speaker, I rise to report to this honourable house the continuing progress with regard to the Ministry’s on-going commitment to embedding a sound Litigation Guardian Service framework into Bermuda’s Court. As you may recall,…

Processing of British Overseas Territory Citizen (BOTC) Bermuda Passports

Mr. Speaker,

I rise before this Honorable House to provide an update on Passport processing. Several weeks ago, the Bermuda public was advised of passport processing delays of 11 weeks. As the Minister responsible for the…