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New Director of Financial Assistance Appointed

The Ministry of Social Development and Sports is pleased to announce that Ms Pandora Glasford [pictured] has been appointed as Director of the Department of Financial Assistance for the Government of Bermuda.

Ms Glasford has assumed…

Premier David Burt Travels to Washington DC

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, this afternoon left for Washington DC, where he has a number of meetings scheduled for tomorrow. Some of the US politicians he will meet with include: members of the Congressional Black Caucus; Senator Bill…

Consultation for Green Paper moves to next phase

The Transport Survey in support of the Green Paper on Transportation closed on Friday and the Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is now moving to its next phase of broad public consultation in advance of new policy decisions for the…

Dominican Republic Signs the Hamilton Declaration

The Ministry of Home Affairs is delighted to report that the Dominican Republic is the latest signatory of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea.

The Declaration is a political commitment…

BEDC's Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Programme

Good afternoon.

It is my pleasure as the Acting Minister of Economic Development and Tourism to join the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation in announcing the formal launch of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Programme. 

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Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship

The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder that applications for the Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship are being accepted throughout the month of April.

Applications will be received until the deadline at the end of this month…

World autism awareness day proclamation

From the steps of City Hall, Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim N. Wilson JP MP delivered a proclamation recognizing the fine work done by Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) and acknowledging World Autism Awareness Day, as observed by the…

Judicial Appointments

The Governor, Mr John Rankin, has today announced the appointment of the Hon Anthony Smellie, Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands, as a new Justice to the Court of Appeal in Bermuda from June 2018. 

The Governor has also announced the…

Premier Visits Centenarians

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today visited Mrs. Deolinda Pacheco to recognize her 100th birthday with her and her family.

Premier Burt together with Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, called on Mr. Frederick…

Premier David Burt extends condolences to the family of the late Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP

On learning of the passing of Mr. Ira Philip, MBE, JP, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, stated:

“Through his pen came knowledge and empowerment as he shone a light on the full history of Bermuda. He courageously recorded the struggle…