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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  • Return to School - Test Results

    - Press Release

    The Ministry and Department of Education advises parents and guardians that there will be a staggered opening of schools for Term 2.

    We are pleased to report that an overwhelming majority of staff participated in PCR testing in preparation…

  • COVID-19 Update 4 January 2022

    - Press Release

    Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received9,532 test results and 516 were positive for COVID-19.

    These results are from testing completed between December 29, 2021 and January 1, 2022 inclusive:

    Wednesday: 123 positive out…
  • World Braille Day 2022

    - Press Release

    Today, (4th January 2022), Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon Tinee Furbert, JP MP, released a media statement celebrating World Braille Day 2022.

    "As the Minister for Social Development & Seniors, I take this…

  • Ministry of Health Statement 2 January 2021

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Health today confirmed that increased wait times for the return of results is as a direct result of the significant increase positive cases.

    A Ministry spokesperson advised that the highly contagious Omicron variant has led…

  • Return to School Testing

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Education would like to advise the public that public schools will open and return to Phase 2 at the start of the 2022 Term. School staff return to work on January 4th and students return to…

  • Her Majesty The Queen's New Year's Honours

    - Press Release

    Her Majesty, The Queen, has recognized the following Bermudians her annual New Year’s Honours List:

    Dame Commander of the British Empire:

     • Ms. Flora Duffy OBE – for services to Sport in Bermuda.

    Member of the…

  • Registration Opens for Bermuda Public School Open House Events

    - Press Release

    The Department of Education today announced that parents and guardians can now register to attend open houses for preschools, primary schools, and middle schools.

    The open houses will take place virtually using the ZOOM app, and attendees…

  • COVID-19 Update 30 December 2021

    - Press Release

    Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 13,772 test results and 406 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 2.9%.

    These results are from testing completed between December 22 and 28, inclusive:

  • September 2021 RSI

    - Press Release

    Today, the Cabinet Office released the September 2021 Retail Sales Index (RSI).

    September’s retail sales fell 3.8% compared to last year. In value terms that represented an estimated $95.5 million compared to last year (September 2020).…

  • Ministry of Health Update

    - Press Release

    Sadly, the Ministry of Health can confirm that it has been notified of four COVID-19 related deaths.

    It’s important to note that two of the deaths occurred in September and November, respectively, and are being reported following …