Ministry Highlights Week of the Young Child

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors was proud to recognise and celebrate the Week of the Young Child, observed from 11 to 1

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

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  • Minister embarks on a series of tours to highlight Bermuda’s cultural attractions

    - Press Release

    “If we are to protect, preserve and promote broader awareness about our cultural legacy, it’s important for us all to learn as much as we can about our heritage,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets recently, when…

  • World Day of Social Justice – 20 February 2022

    - Press Release

    On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared that 20 February would be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice. 

    Today, the 2022 theme of Achieving Social Justice through Formal…

  • Product Recall – Similac Powder formula Pro-Advance/ Pro - Sensitive

    - Press Release

    The Department of Health can confirm that on behalf of Abbott Nutrition, the Bermuda General Agency (BGA) Ltd. is initiating a proactive product recall of “Similac” Pro-Sensitive and Pro-Advance plastic container options manufactured in Sturgis,…

  • Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the general public that February is Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. I would also like to take this opportunity to share what the Ministry of Social Development and…

  • Update on the New Electric Buses

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I am excited to provide an update on our 30 new electric buses. The first 10 arrived earlier this week and were showcased to the media on Wednesday. They will be followed by two further shipments on 28 March and 4 April 2022.

  • Update on the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide the House with an update on the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility.

    Mr. Speaker, you will recall back in December of 2021, the island was facing a crisis with waste disposal. The full shutdown of the Tynes…

  • International Customs Day

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to recognise International Customs day which was on the 26th January 2022.

    Mr. Speaker, the theme of this year’s International Customs Day was “Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by embracing a…

  • The Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

    I rise today to share with Honourable Members the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027.

    Mr Speaker,

    This House will recall the previous Health Strategy covered the years 2014 to 2019.

    In…

  • Department of Immigration Automation Update

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker,

    I rise today to provide an update on the Automation Project already underway in the Department of Immigration.  We are extremely excited about these advances which will benefit both the Department, businesses and the…

  • Blue Shield: Improving the Effective Marine Enforcement of our Exclusive Economic Zone

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on our strategy to improve the protection of our marine resources within our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

    Bermuda is privileged to have a very large Exclusive Economic Zone. Our…