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Statement from the Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards Regarding TN Tatem Middle School

TN Tatem Middle School parent and staff representatives have indicated, via a letter to Ministry and Department of Education leaders, that parents and staff still have concerns about the school building.

Ministry and Department of…

Notice to the Trade: Changes to Air Freight Terminal Lunchtime Closure Hours

Beginning on Monday 15th April 2019, and until further notice, the Customs Department advises that the Air Freight Terminal will be closed between the hours of 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. daily.

Requests for perishables or emergency goods will…

Finance Minister expects Bermuda to be removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions

The Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, has completed his European visit after meetings with Ms. Lyudmila Petkova, Chair of the Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation, as well as with  Finance Ministries of Germany…

Video Premiere: Standards Based Education in Bermuda's Public Schools

The Ministry and Department of Education continue to work towards ensuring a smooth transition to a Standards Based Education System for Bermuda Public Schools.

As part of the 2019 Education Month campaign, which will last for the entire…

ADVISORY: Whale Watching

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is receiving an increasing number of reports about people entering the water to swim with the whales. It is strongly recommended that members of the public do NOT swim with any whales, no matter…

LED Exchange Initiative to Launch May 1

At a press conference today, the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP MP announced the details of the Department of Energy’s LED exchange initiative. Minister Roban's remarks are as follows:

"Starting on May 1 and running as…

Premier announces new cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator

Earlier today (5 April, 2019), Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, hosted a press conference to announce the new cohort of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator which includes eight new entrepreneurs who will be housed in the BEDC offices for 12…

Bermuda Participates in Emergency Financial Assistance Workshop

Last month, the Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team Analyst, Dean Rubaine, and Bermuda Red Cross Disaster Manager, Diane Gordon, participated in a three-day workshop in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).…

Minister updates on Biometric ID process for Canadian Visa Applicants

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Walton Brown, JP, MP, provided an update regarding the Biometric Identification Process for Canadian Visa Applicants.

The public will be aware that specific identification criteria is now…

Premier Burt promotes Bermuda’s interests in Washington

Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will conduct a round of key meetings with members of Congress in Washington, DC on Wednesday (April 3, 2019). With a focus on Bermuda’s national security and financial services, the Premier is set to meet…