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Bermuda’s Commercial Court has joined the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts

Bermuda’s Commercial Court has joined the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts which had its inaugural meeting in London on May 4-5, 2017. Initiated by the Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales Sir John Thomas, the Forum aims to…

98% of Bermuda’s assessment numbers have been counted

The Premier the Hon. Michael Dunkley, JP, MP, said, “I am pleased to announce a 98% completion rate for the 2016 Census data collection. I am impressed with this completion rate and would like to thank all households, interviewers, businesses and…

WINNER: 'Quest for the Best' Soca Song Contest

The first ever Quest for the Best song competition, produced by Intense Mas and sponsored by the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, has been won by local singer/songwriter Cush Evans with his song ‘Run Road’.

The soca song…

Two Government Employees to be Recognized by the international SeaKeepers Society

The International SeaKeepers Society will host SeaKeepers Bermuda 2017 on June 22 in Hamilton, Bermuda. The event will honour Wendy Schmidt as the 2017 SeaKeeper of the Year for her outstanding leadership and support of the environment and ocean…

Heritage Month 2017 - Line-up of Events

May is Heritage Month and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting you to attend the wide selection of events planned for the month, to celebrate Bermuda's culturally rich heritage.

Events include a guitar festival,…

Temporary sea turtle relocation methods detailed

Starting this week, America’s Cup Bermuda (ACBDA), in cooperation with the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ), are coordinating the collection of sea turtles in anticipation of increased marine traffic in the Great Sound over May and June.…

Department of Education - Parent Sessions for Introduction to Standards-Based Grading

Tuesday May 16th, 2017 at TNT Middle School
Wednesday May 17th, 2017 at Whitney Middle School
5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Parents are invited to learn about Standards-Based Grading which is being…

Mirrors Tag Day

The Minister of Social Development and Sports The Hon. Nandi Outerbridge, JP, MP is pleased to announce that the Mirrors Programme, in partnership with its alumni arm Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association is hosting a tag day on Wednesday, May…

Premier holds Cabinet Meeting in Dockyard

Premier Michael H Dunkley JP MP and his Ministerial Colleagues conducted today's (Tuesday, 9 May 2017) weekly Cabinet meeting at The National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard.

The Cabinet Office on Front Street has been undergoing extensive…

Dyeing of Sawdust for Bermuda Day floats

For the second year in a row the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be partnering with inmates at Westgate Correctional Facility to dye the sawdust used for the Bermuda Day Floats.

Already, inmates have dyed approximately 30…