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The DPT and BIU Close to Completing Night Work Agreement

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) and the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) are close to completing work needed to address the longstanding issues relating to rostered night work after reconvening yesterday, 28 January, to review the…

Department of Workforce Development Assists Young Computer Programmer to Achieve Certification

For most of us, when we hear the word ‘Python’, we think of a slithery Jungle Book-type creature. But for 22-year-old Zär’a Cardell, it’s a computer programming language which he uses every day at work.

Last month, Zär’a returned from a…

Department of Workforce Development Offers Free Career Building Workshops

Whether you are just starting your career, unemployed or underemployed and need assistance with your job search, the Department of Workforce Development is offering free career development workshops to assist with career guidance.

The…

Emergency Measures Organization Town Hall Meeting A Success

On Thursday 24th January, at BIOS’ Hanson Hall, the Ministry of National Security’s Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in conjunction with RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. (RUBiS), and SOL Petroleum Bermuda Ltd. (SOL), held a Town Hall meeting for…

Director of the Department of Child and Family Services Returns to Duty

After a thorough investigation, the Ministry of Legal Affairs today announced that Mr. Alfred Maybury will return to his post as the Director of The Department of Child and Family Services and is no longer on administrative leave.

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Today, I would like to discuss vaccine preventable diseases, and the importance of getting vaccinated, particularly in the setting of the current active flu season.

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Minister Meets with 2019 Writer-in-Residence

Today the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo JP MP met with Bermuda's 2019 Writer-in-Residence and guest author Andrea Stuart.

Ms Stuart is on the island to facilitate a three-week Writer-In-Residence…

Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme - 30 Years Supporting New Teachers

On Monday (Jan 21), the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, visited Clearwater Middle School to meet with teachers and mentors from the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme (Programme).  

The Programme which formally began…

Update on West Pembroke Primary School Work to Rule

The Principal of West Pembroke has confirmed with Commissioner Kalmar Richards, that West Pembroke staff ended their work to rule on January 3, 2019.

Towards the end of November 2018, West Pembroke staff identified staffing for special…

The Public is Advised to Protect Themselves from the Flu

The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is encouraging the public to take precautions against Influenza (the flu), as there is currently a rise in numbers and in the severity of flu cases recorded on the island.

It is…