Good evening, everyone.
Thank you for being here tonight. This is the final opportunity in our series of public information sessions, and I’m so pleased to see so many of you taking the time to explore what a future in Bermuda’s uniformed services could look like.
Tonight is about possibilities. It's about realising that there are careers that offer stability, purpose, and pride — and which are critical to keeping our community safe and strong.
Our five uniformed services — the Bermuda Police Service, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, the Customs Department, and the Department of Corrections — offer career paths that are more than jobs. They are journeys of service to our community, professional and personal growth, and leadership.
To give you a better sense of what your future could look like:
Imagine starting your day as a Customs Officer at the airport or Hamilton docks — inspecting goods, screening travellers, and standing on the front line of our island's security and economic protection.
Or picture yourself as a Police Officer — one moment on patrol, the next responding to a call for help, working with the community to solve problems and build safer neighborhoods.
At the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, your day could involve physical training, fire prevention inspections, or responding to emergency calls — whether that's a house fire, a road accident, or a medical emergency where seconds make all the difference between life and death.
If you serve in the Royal Bermuda Regiment, you might be preparing for hurricane season, leading training exercises, or working on maritime operations. The Regiment isn't just about defense — it’s also about supporting our country in times of crisis.
And in the Department of Corrections, you could be working directly with individuals striving to change their lives for the better, providing structure, support, and hope within a secure environment.
These are not abstract ideas. Recruitment is happening now across our services.
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service has a cohort of recruits currently completing their basic training in the next few weeks. They expect to begin hiring again during the summer.
The Customs Department is nearing completion of a successful recruitment drive and plans to advertise again in July or August for a new group of recruits.
The Bermuda Police Service is preparing to launch its next recruitment drive this coming September or October.
And I expect the Department of Corrections to begin recruitment efforts within the next few weeks.
So this is not just about preparing for a possibility — it’s about stepping forward into real, tangible opportunities.
I also want to point out something you may have seen around the island. We recently launched a series of advertisements on the backs of public buses, promoting careers in the uniformed services. It's part of our effort to reach people through every possible medium — online, in print, on radio, and now, on the road — to make sure that Bermudians know these opportunities are out there, waiting for them.
For young people — especially those graduating soon or returning from university — I urge you to think about the difference you could make, right here at home, in a career that offers not only a paycheck but a true sense of belonging and purpose.
And for those of you at different stages of life who are seeking new direction or a more meaningful career, these services have a place for you as well.
Tonight is your chance to engage directly. Ask your questions. Learn what it takes to succeed. Understand the qualifications, the training, and the demands — and the deep rewards — that come with a life of service.
If you or someone you know is interested but can’t stay tonight, or wants to learn more later, all of the information is available at gov.bm/uniformedservices.
Bermuda needs you. And perhaps your journey begins this evening. Thank you for being here. I now invite our service representatives to take you deeper into the opportunities ahead.