Minister Lightbourne acts to shield Bermudian households from fuel price increases

Directive holds prices steady, joins a growing international response to global fuel-market volatility,

Department of Parks Workers Prepare Botanical Gardens for 85th Annual Agricultural Exhibition

The Botanical Gardens are busy this week as workers from the Department of Parks prepare the grounds for the opening of the 85th Annual Agric

From Paper Circuits to Sneaker Design: 60 Bermuda Teachers Attend Science Workshop

From mapping the spread of a simulated virus to designing the next generation of athletic footwear, nearly 60 Bermuda educators spent a high-

Minister Supports Bermuda College Screening on Plastic Pollution

The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, attended a screening of The Plastic Detox Docu

Premier Burt to Travel to Washington, DC for IMF Spring Meetings and Congressional Engagements

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon.

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  • Introduction of Signature Learning Programmes in Senior Schools

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker,

    This morning, I rise to provide this Honourable House and the community at large with an update on the opening of Signature Schools and the introduction of signature learning programmes in our two senior…

  • Next Steps for Universal Health Coverage

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, last year the Government of Bermuda took the first steps towards delivering on its promise to implement universal health coverage for all residents.

    Our vision for healthcare seeks to…

  • Premier's Remarks - Government's Financial Performance, Essential Goods Duty Relief and Payroll Tax Rebates

    - Press Release

    Good afternoon members of the media and colleagues; good afternoon to the people of Bermuda.

    Last Friday, I provided an update in the House of Assembly on the latest estimates relating to the 2021/22 Budget as the Government prepares for…

  • Coronavirus Update 5 October 2022

    - Press Release

    Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2916 test results, and 66 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%.

    These results are from testing done on: 

    §  Tuesday: 10 positive…

  • The Ministry of Education Celebrates Teachers as the Beating Heart of Education on World Teachers' Day

    - Press Release

    "Today, on World Teachers' Day 2022, I want to celebrate all of our teachers who are instrumental in transforming education and the learning experiences of our young people.” said Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.

    "As…

  • Minister Launches National Sports Policy

    - Press Release

    Madam President, today, I lay the Government’s new

    File National Sports Policy 2022-2027 (8.11 MB)

    , and invite all Members of the Senate to debate the Policy.

    Madam President, I am…

  • Professor Murray Roberts Appointed as New Sargasso Sea Commissioner

    - Press Release

    On September 27, 2022, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of two International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission that was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, …

  • Gombey Festival this Weekend

    - Press Release

    The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets JP, is encouraging the community to attend this weekend’s 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase, from October 7 – 9, 2022.

    For the last two years the event has been…

  • Bermuda is removed from EU’s Annex II

    - Press Release

    Hamilton, October 4, 2022 – The Ministry of Finance is pleased to report that the Council of the European Union and its Code of Conduct Group determined that the island had fulfilled its recommendations on taxation and was therefore removed from…

  • Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population Round Table Discussion a Success

    - Press Release

    "This was an excellent start to addressing the challenge an ageing population will bring to Bermuda", said Minister Hayward following the recent round table discussion on the topic. 

    The discussion entitled "Addressing the Challenge…