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EMO Update, 8am, Saturday 24 September 2016 Tropical Storm Karl

According to the Bermuda Weather Service Tropical Storm Karl has begun its turn to the northeast and will be accelerating away from the area.  The Hurricane Watch has been discontinued in coordination with the NHC and a Tropical Storm…

EMO update

The Minister of National Security, Sen. Jeffrey Baron, JP, convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) meeting this afternoon in preparation for Tropical Depression Karl.

Current Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) reports have Karl's…

Premier launches Youth Fitness Programme

Earlier today, The Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP,  officially launched the Premier's Youth Fitness Programme under the auspices of the Premier’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Supporting the launch were the Minister…

Government House Press Release: New Governor of Bermuda

New Governor of Bermuda

Mr John Rankin, CMG has been appointed Governor of Bermuda in succession to Mr George Fergusson who departed in August 2016 to take up another diplomatic posting.  Mr Rankin will arrive in…

Premier Dunkley congratulates Flora Duffy release

The Cabinet Office advised this afternoon that the Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP, has reached out to Bermudian Triathlete Flora Duffy to congratulate her on winning the 2016 World Triathlon Series.

Premier Dunkley said, "…

Bermuda faces crucial maritime inspection

Bermuda will face a week-long International Maritime Organization (IMO) inspection that could affect the future of the island’s shipping registry, tourism and the economy.

A wide range of government ministries, together with a host of…

Resolution reached in Corrections dispute

The Ministry of National Security advised this evening that a resolution has been reached regarding the impasse with Westgate Correctional Facility Corrections Officers.

A Ministry spokesperson said, "The Commissioner of Corrections, Lt.…

Minister of the Environment praises Skills Development Program trainees

Minister of the Environment, the Hon. N. Cole Simons, JP, MP, met with the latest group of trainees enrolled in the Skills Development Program run by the Department of Parks.

The Skills Development Program was officially launched just over…

Ministry of National Security regarding today’s Corrections Officers impasse

A Ministry of National Security spokesperson said, “In providing a brief update regarding the current Corrections Officers’ dispute at the Westgate Correctional Facility, the Ministry of National Security can confirm that discussions with the…

Premier's Women's Leadership Conference press release and photo

Yesterday (Sept. 13), the Premier, the Hon. Michael H. Dunkley, JP, MP, welcomed the attendees of the CPA Women’s Leadership Conference, which is taking place at the Fairmont Southampton.

The CPA Bermuda Women’s Leadership Conference is…