Department of Workforce Development to Temporarily Close for Relocation to Bermuda College

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the Department of Workforce Development will be temporarily closed from today, Mon

Mandatory Welding Certification Assessments

The Department of Workforce Development reminds all welders operating in Bermuda that working legally within the d

Response to Concerns Raised by Boaz Island Residents

The Government acknowledges the concerns raised by residents of Boaz Island regarding the proposed modular housing

Minimum Hourly Wage Rate for Students

As students begin to enter the workforce for the vacation period, the Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds emplo

Minister DeSilva – Government Advancing Housing Delivery Through Action and Innovation

Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today.

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  • Celebrating Heritage Month 2023

    - Press Release

    ~ A Bermudian Renaissance ~

    May is Heritage Month, and the Department of Culture is encouraging the community to celebrate Bermuda’s heritage by participating in a full schedule of planned events and activities.

  • National Security Permanent Secretary

    - Press Release

    Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, announced the assignment of Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Lamb to the post of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security.

    Lt. Col. Lamb’s assignment becomes effective…

  • International's Workers Day

    - Press Release

    Today, I am pleased to recognise International Workers Day and take this opportunity to inform the public of the newly created Department of Labour, which will replace the current Labour Relations Section of the Ministry of Economy and Labour.…

  • Government Launches LED Stimulus Package

    - Press Release

    Through the Department of Energy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to launch the new LED initiative, announced in July 2022 as part of the $15,000,000 stimulus package.

     The distribution of 150,000 LED light bulbs will begin…

  • May is Foster Care Month

    - Press Release

    May is Foster Care Month and the Department of Child and Family Services is urging more residents who are able to consider becoming foster parents 

    Currently, there are 50 children in foster care and the Minister of Social Development…

  • HealthyPeople BDA App Launch

    - Press Release

    Good afternoon and welcome.

    Today, as we close out Vaccination Week of the Americas, we are pleased to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind health App.

    In 2019 the Department of Health promised to deliver an App as a part of the…

  • Deadline Extended for the 2023 Public Service Bursary Awards

    - Press Release

    The deadline for applications for the 2023 Public Service Bursary Award Scheme has been extended to May 5, 2023.

    Application forms are available here: https://forms.gov.bm/Bursary. 

    As a reminder, the Public Service…

  • Department of Education Registration Date Extended

    - Press Release

    The Department of Education advises parents that the deadline for registration for Middle and Senior Schools is extended to Friday, 5 May 2023, due to technical challenges with the online registration platform. We are working on the system and…

  • Minister Hayward Leads Bermuda Delegation to RIMS Annual Conference

    - Press Release

    The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP, will lead the Bermuda delegation at the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) annual conference held in Atlanta from April 30 – May 3, 2023. RIMS is the world's largest…

  • Summer Ferry Schedule Starts Monday

    - Press Release

    The Department of Marine and Ports Services summer ferry schedule will commence on Monday, 1 May 2023.

    As the summer months get underway, the Department reminds the public that the ferry service remains a viable option for public…