The Bright Start Programme 2021/2022
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Education is expanding the preschool Bright Start Programme for 3 year old children during the 2021/2022 school year.
This programme was introduced in alignment with Plan 2022 strategy 2.4, which calls for the…
Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Cricket Board Offer Employment Assistance Initiative
- Press ReleaseThrough a joint partnership with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Bermuda Cricket Board, individuals attending cricket matches will have the opportunity to complete a signup form provided as they enter, to obtain employment…
COVID-19 Update 24 August 2021
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health received 9972 test results since the last update, and 42 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Thursday, August 19: 16…
A Visible Minority ~ Asian Diasporas Panel Discussion
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Culture is advising of tomorrow’s (August 25) Bermudian Heartbeats event: A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas in Bermuda.
And the Department is encouraging members of the public to join the discussion on Asian…
Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine FDA approval
- Press Release"This is welcoming news as we continue to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for a safer community,” commented Kim Wilson, JP, MP, Minister of Health, following the announcement that Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine wins full FDA approval.…
Reply to Letter from BIU from the Office of the Premier
- Press ReleaseDear Brother Chris,
I have received your letter of 19th August. I confess that I am disappointed in its contents on two fronts. Firstly, that it is based on a false premise which I have taken the time to explain to both the…
Encouraging the Adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Press ReleaseGood day to all members of the media and the listening public.
Many of you will recall the work by this Government over the last decade to advance the country’s transition toward greater use of renewable energy.
The…
Ministry of Education Congratulates the 2021 Scholarship and Award Recipients
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards.
Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher…
Government Responds to BIU Letter
- Press ReleaseThe Government of Bermuda has issued the following statement regarding a letter received from the Bermuda Industrial Union.
A government spokesperson stated: “The Government of Bermuda can confirm that on August 19, 2021, the Premier…
BAMZ Partially Closes Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
- Press ReleaseThe Zoo area at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo (BAMZ) has been closed to the public to protect certain animals that are susceptible to corona viruses.
Dr. Robbie Smith, Acting Principal Curator, said: “Unfortunately, BAMZ…