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Labour Day Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would usually be collected on Monday, 2 September, will instead be collected on Tuesday, 3 September. 

All household waste…

Bailey's Bay Bridge on Railway Trail to Close Temporarily

The Department of Parks announces that the Bailey's Bay Bridge on the Railway Trail in Hamilton Parish will be temporarily closed to the public starting Thursday, 29 August, due to safety concerns regarding exposed fibreglass on the bridge's…

WER Joell Tennis Stadium temporary closure

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport has announced the temporary closure of the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, effective tomorrow, August 28, 2024, for approximately one week. Following an initial assessment, the Department of Works and…

Short-Form Death Certificates

As announced in the House of Assembly in February 2024, the Department of the Registrar General, through the amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1949, now allow for the issuance of short-form death certificates.

Medical…

Pesticides Regulations Consultation

The Ministry of Health announced today that the summary of comments from the Pesticides Regulations Consultation is now available. This consultation, which ran from June 28 to August 4, 2024, was part of a public engagement initiative on…

Statement from Minister of National Security Michael Weeks on the Passing of Corrections Officer Steven Perinchief

"It is with deep sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Corrections Officer Steven Perinchief, who tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident over the weekend.

Bermuda Pride – Celebrating Dignity, Worth and the Diverse Identities That Make Up Our Community

As Bermuda Pride hosts the 2024 PRIDE events, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors commends their efforts in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the fundamental human rights we all hold dear. These rights, inherent to every…

Statement from Minister of National Security Michael Weeks to Saturday morning's shooting incident in Warwick

 “This was a heinous and cowardly act of violence directed at our police officers last night. We are grateful that no one was hurt during this dangerous incident. 

This is a threat to law and order, and we must all do our part to…

New Director of Financial Assistance

Today, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors announced Mr. Charles Clarke’s appointment as the Director of the Department of Financial Assistance for the Government of Bermuda.

 Mr. Clarke will assume responsibility…

Bye-Election Announcement Constituency 36, Sandy's North

Today, Tenia K. Woolridge, JP, Parliamentary Registrar announced that a writ of election was issued to initiate the bye-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North. The election is scheduled to take place on 4 October 2024, with the polling…