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Reminder: Botanical Gardens to close April 6 and 7 for exhibition preparations

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment informs the public that the Botanical Gardens will be closed to all visitors on Sunday, April 6, and Monday, April 7, 2025. 

This closure is necessary to allow the Department of Parks to…

Cultural Apprenticeship Breakfast Celebrates Bermuda’s Living Traditions

The Department of Culture hosted the Cultural Apprenticeship Breakfast on 22 March 2025, honouring the dedication of tradition-bearers and apprentices who are working to preserve and celebrate Bermuda’s rich heritage. The event showcased the…

Premier David Burt’s Eid al-Fitr

In recognition of Eid al-Fitr 2025, which was celebrated by Bermuda’s Muslim community earlier today, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP offered the following message. 

Premier Burt, who participated in the local observances at…

Minister of Home Affairs Engages with Stakeholders in Government Departments

The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, has commenced a series of engagements with Ministry departments and stakeholders to address key matters and priorities. 

These meetings mark the beginning of Minister…

Biometric Collection Session for Canadian Visas in Bermuda – April 9, 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas.                 …

Update on the Department of Marine and Ports Services

Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that I rise today to provide an update on the Dockyard Workshop Project, an initiative that is vital for the continued efficiency and advancement of Bermuda’s Department of Marine and Ports Services. This…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the Government of Bermuda’s work to create and adopt a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.
Mr. Speaker,
As the Minister responsible for Digital Innovation, I am…

Strategy to Combat the Cost-of-Living in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker,
In our recent Throne Speech, the Bermuda Government firmly took another step forward in our mission to ease the burden of rising costs in Bermuda.
For too long, Bermudians have shouldered the weight of increasing prices—on food…

Establishment of the Energy Policy Steering Committee

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to share that the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Department of Energy, plans to create an Energy Policy Steering Committee (ESPC). The ESPC will advise the Ministry of Home Affairs on the development,…

Upgrade of the CCTV Network Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House and the public on the progress of the island’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Network upgrade and the implementation of the speed camera initiative.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members…