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Cyber Attack Delays Passport Processing

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that the Department of Immigration (DOI) has resumed processing passport applications.

Unfortunately, there were over 450…

Government Payroll Update

The Bermuda Government is providing an update on the Government payroll due to the cyber-attack.

The September 20 cyber-attack impacted the Government's ability to process its weekly and monthly payrolls from September 17 to October 8. The…

Approval of Fairmont Southampton SDO - Remarks from the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

Since announcing the Fairmont Southampton SDO submission was available for review in April of this year, the general public has been captivated by the discussions around this proposed development and rightly so.

The property’s location,…

Prosecutions Team Participate in International Conference

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cindy Clarke, led a small team to London to participate in the International Association of Prosecutors’ (IAP) Annual General Conference, held from September 24-27, under the theme “The Changing Nature…

Mechanical Malfunction Grounds Ferry Boat

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has confirmed an incident that occurred earlier today involving the ferry Georgia. The vessel experienced a mechanical malfunction as it approached the Salt Kettle ferry dock. Due to the direction of…

Ministry of National Security Advises Residents to Monitor Hurricane Tammy's Progress

"We want to draw the public’s attention to Hurricane Tammy's potential threat to Bermuda over the next few days. It is essential for everyone to be aware and stay updated on the storm's advisories as it approaches our island," commented Acting…

Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruitment of New Commanding Officer

Her Excellency the Governor is seeking applications to fill the post of Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Lt Col Beasley’s tenure as Commanding Officer will end by June 2024. The role will be advertised locally and will be open to…

Government Works With Energy Stakeholders to Address FAR Increase

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the Honorable Minister Walter Roban held a meeting with key representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the Regulatory Authority, BELCO, and SOL Petroleum to address the pressing…

Safety Alert: Public Caution Urged in the Vicinity of North Arm at Royal Naval Dockyard

The West End Development Corporation (WEDCO) is issuing a safety advisory to the public concerning the North Arm area within the Royal Naval Dockyard.

This area, seen in the attached photo, has experienced significant erosion, leading to a…

Minister Michael Weeks Applauds Innovative Partnership Enabling Inmates to Attain IT Qualifications

"We are thrilled to embark on this innovative partnership with the Bermuda Technical Institute Association," said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, about a partnership offering inmates a chance to gain Information…