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Tourism officials greet the Norwegian Epic on its inaugural visit

The largest NCL cruise ship by tonnage to visit Bermuda, the Norwegian Epic, came along side Heritage Wharf this morning on its inaugural visit to the island.

The deep draft ship took advantage of last year's dredging of the North Channel…

Earlier Closure Period for the “Hind Grounds”

The Ministry of the Environment advises that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas, also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds”, will be prohibited from 15 April 2017 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds. 

In recent…

Child Abuse Prevention Month

WHEREAS, in 2016, the Department of Child and Family Services received 1,011 reports of child abuse and…

Minister Outerbridge Congratulates Bermuda's Junior Davis Cup Team

Today the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Nandi Outerbridge JP MP congratulated Bermuda’s Junior Davis Cup team which placed a notable 7th out of 18 countries in the Junior Davis Cup North/Central America and Caribbean…

Railway Trail grooming is on track

The Ministry of the Environment advises that six private landscaping firms, who bid through an open tendering process, have begun grooming eight select areas of the Railway Trial.

"Bermuda has endured some very strong hurricanes in the…

Premier meets with NCL Executives

Today, the Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley welcomed senior officials from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to the Cabinet Office for a special courtesy visit.

NCL Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations Robin Lindsay and Senior Vice…

Update on RUBIS fuel spill

In response to yesterday's fuel spill, the Ministry of the Environment can confirm that RUBiS is implementing various remediation efforts.

Minister of the Environment, the Hon. Sylvan Richards, JP, MP, visited the site of the spill…

Congratulations to KAPPA CLASSIC organsisers as well as Lisa Blackburn

Ccongratulatory statements from the Minister of Social Development and Sports, the Hon. Nandi Outerbridge, JP, MP, regarding the Kappa Classic and Lisa Blackburn's Masters World Record.

As Minister of Social Development and…

New 16 April, 2017 Deadline for Scholarship and Award Opportunities

The Ministry of Education would like to advise the public that the deadline for its scholarship and award opportunities has been extended to 16 April, 2017. For further information on all scholarships and awards, including eligibility and…

Capacity at KEMH

The Hon. Jeanne Atherden, CA, CPA, JP, MP regarding bed capacity at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital: as Minister of Health and Seniors, I am aware that there are currently not enough beds available at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

I…