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Ferry Schedule for the Cup Match Holiday

The Department of Marine and Ports Services issued the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday, Thursday, 1 August, and Friday, 2 August including service between Wadford Bridge and St George’s.

Controlled Bunker Fire at Tynes Bay Facility Causes Periodic Service Delays

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about a smouldering bunker fire at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility in Devonshire. 

The incident has resulted in periodic impacts on service delivery. The Bermuda Fire and…

Major Project to Enhance Safety and Stability on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish, Begins September 30

An essential project required to maintain the area's safety and integrity is expected to commence on 30 September 2024 on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish. The work is anticipated to take six months. 

As a result, there will be traffic…

Bermuda donates to Hurricane Beryl Relief

Following a pledge of support to those Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl, last week Premier David Burt presented a $20,000 cheque to assist the relief and recovery efforts in the countries of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Grenada…

Premier supports Family Centre Cup Match Tag Day

Last Friday (July 26), the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, was pleased to welcome Dr. Sandy De Silva, the Family Centre’s Executive Director and Mr. Ian Truran, CEO of Clarien Bank to the Cabinet Office to help launch the Family Centre’s…

Bursary Awards Presentation

Last week, the Government of Bermuda presented its annual Bursary Awards to three deserving young people with a combined $60,000 in funding for their studies. 

This year’s awardees are: 

National 18+ Youth Conference Press Conference held on Thursday, July 25th, 2024

Good afternoon, Bermuda.

I am delighted to share the remarkable success of the iView National 18+ Youth Conference, engagement with our young adults for this event expanded between July 15th to 21st. This event has been a significant…

Somerset take Mini Cup Match Crown

Yesterday (July 25), the Department of Sport and Recreation hosted its annual Mini-Cup Match at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. 

And following a hard-fought game, Somerset emerged victorious (71 without loss), and hoisted the cup to claim…

Office of the Tax Commissioner Urges Taxpayers to Settle Delinquent Accounts Promptly

The Office of the Tax Commissioner (OTC) is encouraging all taxpayers with overdue accounts to take immediate action to settle their outstanding taxes. This reminder aligns with the goals set forth in the 2023-24 Budget Statement, emphasizing the…

Imagine a Career as a Marine Pilot or Maritime Operations Controller

The Department of Marine and Ports Services is highlighting two exciting maritime training programmes aimed at enticing young Bermudians to join their ranks. 

And today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter notes that this…