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Department of Planning Application Systems to Undergo Scheduled Upgrade

The Department of Planning advises the public that its application systems will be offline from September 25 to 27 due to a scheduled upgrade.

The Customer Self-Service (CCS) portal and the Enterprise Permitting…

Hazardous Beach Conditions Following Hurricane Gabrielle

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that while Hurricane Gabrielle continues to move away from our area, the system has generated dangerous ocean conditions around Bermuda.

At Horseshoe Bay today, a red flag is…

Public Consultation Opens on Improving Safety and Accessibility on Private Roads

The Ministry of Public works and Environment is inviting members of the public to share their views on proposals to modernise Bermuda's laws governing improvements to private roads.

The consultation launches today, 22 September, on the…

Graduates Celebrated for Embracing Sustainable Healthy Living

On September 16, 2025, the Ministry of Health celebrated the graduation of participants from the Pivio Lifestyle Intervention Programme, marking an important step in Bermuda’s journey toward better health for all. The…

Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes Regulatory Authority’s decision to mandate lower consumer prices

The Ministry of Home Affairs welcomes the Regulatory Authority (RA) of Bermuda’s decision to mandate lower consumer prices for mobile and fixed internet services, effective October 1, 2025, following its statutory review of the electronic…

EMO Executive Meets on Tropical Storm Gabrielle – No Impact Expected

The Ministry of National Security advises that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive met today to review the latest forecasts on Tropical Storm Gabrielle.

Following the meeting, Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael…

Final Reminder: Real Estate Licence Renewal Deadline Approaching

The Real Estate Licensing Authority reminds all licensees that September 20, 2025, remains the legislated deadline for submission of renewal applications for the 2025/2026 licensing period.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit…

Annual EPI Workshop Strengthens Bermuda’s Vaccine Readiness

The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) is reinforcing Bermuda’s defences against vaccine-preventable diseases through its annual training workshop. This year’s sessions focused on building vaccine confidence,…

Premier Burt Statement following the Shooting Tragedy

“The shocking and tragic events of yesterday signal an escalation of community violence that cannot be tolerated. The operational posture of all agencies engaged in the fight to arrest this deliberate assault on our communities must change.…

Remarks following the shooting tragedy near Court Street yesterday

Good afternoon,

I wish to thank the Police Commissioner and the Bermuda Police Service for inviting me here today and for the work they are doing in response to this tragedy.

Yesterday, I went to the scene near Court Street to see…