Archive for February, 2026
Minister On Scholarships & Awards Programme
“The application period for the 2026 Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards Programme is now officially open,” Acting Minister of Education Tinee Furbert said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “This year’s budget reflects an increase over the previous year of $420,125 bringing the total to $2.2 million for post-secondary... Read more of this article
‘Request Allshores Implement A 60-Day Deferral’
“I directed the Bermuda Health Council to formally request that Allshores implement a 60-day deferral of its pharmacy network policy to 1 May,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “In a jurisdiction like Bermuda, where our healthcare ecosystem is compact and highly interdependent, even one... Read more of this article
Minister On Youth Employment Strategy Update
“I rise today to provide Honourable Members with a comprehensive update on the implementation and advancement of Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide Honourable Members with a... Read more of this article
New Bill To Extend Parental Leave To Adoptions
The Government has tabled legislation which introduces parental leave for employees who welcome a child through adoption or legal guardianship. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “I am pleased to table in this Honourable House the Employment Amendment Act 2026, a Bill that recognises an important... Read more of this article
Minister On BHT Audited Financial Statements
The Bermuda Housing Trust “has achieved yet another successive, clean and unqualified audit for the financial year 2024/25,” Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 27]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the... Read more of this article
Expansion Of License Plate Recognition System
The City of Hamilton announced the expansion of the License Plate Recognition [LPR] system at Number 1 Car Park on Monday, 2 March 2026 marking the third phase of the City’s broader smart parking initiative. A spokesperson said, “This follows the well-received deployment of the same system at Par-la-Ville car park in April of this year and #5... Read more of this article
Football Team Inspires Students At Local Schools
The Bermuda Senior Women’s National Football Team took some time out from training to visit two of Bermuda’s schools, stopping by Dellwood Middle School and Mount Saint Agnes Academy. A spokesperson said, “During a special assembly at Dellwood, the players were able to share some positive messages and their individual stories. They took the... Read more of this article
Minister Owen Darrell On CTO Event In Bermuda
90 people from over 20 countries flew to Bermuda attend the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] Board Meeting, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise in this Honourable House to report on the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gaelic Athletic Association To Host Event
The Bermuda Gaelic Athletic Association [GAA] announced an upcoming Gaelic Games tournament taking place on Saturday, March 21st in St. George’s, with throw-in at 12:30pm sharp. A spokesperson said, “The Gaelic Athletic Association [GAA] is Ireland’s largest sporting and cultural organization, promoting traditional Irish sports including... Read more of this article
Health Fair & Wellness Walk Events For IWD
Bermuda’s Public Service will mark International Women’s Day with wellness events on March 4 and 6 under the theme #GiveToGain. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day [IWD], the Public Service International Women’s Day Committee, led by Permanent Secretary Shivon Washington-Jones will... Read more of this article
Photos: Bacardi Hosts Vendor Market
Bacardi hosted its 4th Annual Black-Owned Vendor Market on Friday [Feb 27] at its headquarters in Hamilton, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurship of a number of Bermudian vendors and small businesses, with the event also including live entertainment. Related... Read more of this article
PLP Addresses Opposition Budget Reply
“heir inability to commend the PLP Government for slashing the debt while increasing investment in our people is disappointing but not surprising,” the PLP said., A spokesperson said, “They May Have Changed their Leader but their Message Remains the Same “After the latest change in OBA leadership, there was much talk of “doing... Read more of this article
