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Shawnae Brangman Earns PSEA Award
Shawnae Brangman, a social worker in the Department of Child and Family Services, earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for January. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [Feb. 23], Premier David Burt and the recognised the January Performance Champion, Shawnae Brangman as the recipient of the Government of Bermuda’s Public... Read more of this article
‘Commitment To Professionalism And Fairness’
In light of recent media reports, the Customs Department said they “wish to clarify the procedures and efficiency that relates to the clearance of imported goods into the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “Emphasising its commitment to professionalism and fairness, the Department wishes to underscore that 99 percent of all goods... Read more of this article
Govt To Host 2024 Day Camp Expo On March 3
The Department of Sport and Recreation announced the 2024 Day Camp Expo is set to take place on Sunday, March 3 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Bermuda College. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said, “As summer approaches, the Day Camp Expo is the perfect opportunity to discover engaging and enriching day camps. With the theme, ‘get... Read more of this article
Ministry Making Progress On Repairing Roads
The Ministry of Public Works said they “continue to make progress in addressing concerns over the state of Bermuda’s roads,” and “successfully conducted repairs on Friday at the junction between Collector’s Hill and South Road in Smith’s.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works continues... Read more of this article
Annual Gross Domestic Product 2022 Report
The Ministry of Economy and Labour published the Annual Gross Domestic Product [GDP] 2022 Highlights, stating that “the Bermuda economy grew 6.4 per cent in real terms in 2022 as the economic activity for twelve of the nineteen industry groups contributed to positive growth in value added. ” A Government spokesperson said, “Today,... Read more of this article
‘Abandoned Vehicles Found On Parklands’
The Department of Parks urges the owners of “abandoned vehicles found on Parklands to come forward and claim their impounded property.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks, in accordance with the Bermuda National Parks Regulations 1988, announces a public notice urging the owners of abandoned vehicles found on... Read more of this article
Funding Allocated For Two New Ferries
“Capital funding has been awarded for the purchase of two new ferries” and “digital fare media will be implemented for buses and ferries,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget this morning [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Ministry of Transport has been allocated $68.2 million... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With Jonathan Knight
While in the United Arab Emirates, the Premier met with the UK’s Acting Ambassador to the UAE and Deputy Head of Mission Jonathan Knight. Premier David Burt posted the images below on Instagram and said, “While in the UAE, I met with the UK’s Acting Ambassador to the UAE and Deputy Head of Mission Jonathan Knight. As Bermuda increases its... Read more of this article
Ministry: Seniors Strategy Forum A Success
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors said the Public Consultation meetings and National Seniors Strategy Community Forum “were a success.” The meetings and forum brought together stakeholders, community members, and seniors to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities facing Bermuda’s ageing population. “It... Read more of this article
Minister: Initiatives To Address Street Harassment
“The Ministry of National Security will partner with the Family Center’s Youth Leadership Academy and the authors of this presentation to advance initiatives to address street harassment in Bermuda,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly [Feb 9], the Minister said, “Today I would like... Read more of this article
Minister: National Training Board Annual Report
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced the National Training Board’s Annual Report in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the National Training Board’s Annual Report for the fiscal years 2019/2020 to 2022/2023, in accordance with Section 11[1]... Read more of this article
Govt Honours Department Of Education Retirees
The Government congratulated retiring members of the Department of Education, recognizing their years of dedicated service at a recent reception. The Government said, “Congratulations to the retiring members of the Department of Education. The department recently held a reception to honour their years of dedicated service. The Minister of Education... Read more of this article
National School Counseling Week Celebrated
The Department of Education is joining school districts in North America to mark National School Counseling Week this week. A Government spokesperson said, “Celebrated annually during the first week of February, National School Counseling Week aims to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors to the Bermuda Public School... Read more of this article
Minister Responds To BTOA Ahead Of Protest
The Ministry of Transport advised that they are “aware of the BTOA’s planned protest tomorrow at the Transport Control Department” and this afternoon [Feb 6] the Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert “emailed the BTOA to reiterate the Ministry’s commitment to open communication with the BTOA Executive.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Repurposing Of Building
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and representatives from Masterworks Bermuda are holding a press conference this morning [Feb 5] to announce the repurposing of the old Parks Department headquarters building at Botanical Gardens. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. The 15-minute... Read more of this article
Minister: Teams Working To Address Potholes
“Our Highways teams are working to address the pothole issues that plague our roads,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, in an update on the Government’s efforts to repair public roads. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is actively addressing the issue of potholes across Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
