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Update on face mask policy for Government buildings

The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that effective Tuesday, 20 September, the wearing of face masks in Government buildings was made optional. 

However, people with medical…

Final Public Consultation Event for the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds the public that the third and final town hall-style public consultation event on creating Bermuda's Draft Blue Prosperity Plan will be held tomorrow at St. James Church Hall, Somerset, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.…

Horseshoe Bay Remains Open, Adjacent Beaches Dangerously Eroded

The Department of Parks, and the Ministry of Public Works, wish to advise the public of the current status of South Shore beaches following the passage of Hurricane Fiona.

Following checks conducted by the Parks Department this morning,…

The Department of Child and Family Services looks to Recruit Foster Parents 

The Department of Child and Family Services is appealing to the community to join their vibrant pool of families who take care of children of all ages. 

A Department spokesperson said, “On Friday, September 30th, between 11 am and 2…

Dionne Morrison-Shakir, new Accountant General

The Ministry of Finance today [September 25] confirmed that Mrs Dionne Morrison-Shakir has been appointed Accountant General for the Bermuda Government, effective August 1 2022.

Mrs Morrison-Shakir is a chartered accountant with over 20…

Government Moves to End the Public Health Emergency

Minister of Health to layout timeline for Ending Public Health Emergency and Changes to Mask Regulations and Border Testing requirements during Friday’s House of Assembly Session

The Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, today announced…

Ministry and Department of Education Post Hurricane Update: Bermuda Public Schools to Resume on Monday 

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has provided the following post-hurricane update. 

Minister Rabain said, “Following Hurricane Fiona, all public school buildings have been assessed to safely re-open.”…

Ministry on Post Hurricane Updates: Bus Service to Resume on Sunday

With the passing of Hurricane Fiona, the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) stood down yesterday afternoon, and the Regiment embodiment has concluded. 

This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks has…

Bermuda Withstands CAT 4 Hurricane Fiona

With the passage of Hurricane Fiona, and following an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) meeting earlier this afternoon, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks provided the following.
Minister Weeks said, “By all accounts, we had…

Hurricane Fiona Update - Minister of National Security

Good afternoon Bermuda:

As you will be aware, we convened an Emergency Measures Organisation meeting earlier today to get the latest updates on Hurricane Fiona.

Bermuda, based on our latest update, I want to share some additional…