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Government & Bermuda Landscapers Association
The Ministry of Labour announced a partnership with the Bermuda Landscapers Association and the launch of a joint employment registration drive for landscaping professionals beginning Thursday [Sept 24]. A Government spokesperson said, “Those that are encouraged to register include persons who: have previous landscaping/gardening experience in a... Read more of this article
Relocation Of Workforce Development Section
The Department of Workforce Development and Labour Relations Section has relocated to the fourth floor of the Dame Lois Brown Evans building. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour advises the public that both the Department of Workforce Development and the Labour Relations Section team have relocated to the fourth floor, Dame... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] A hearing is being held for the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda today [Sept 8], and it is being streamed live by the Government media, who posted the video below captioned, “The Government of Bermuda holds a commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda.” Update: The live... Read more of this article
New Location: Dept Of Child & Family Services
The Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] will move to a new location at 131 Front Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said, “Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] will move to a new location at 131 Front Street in Hamilton. “To facilitate the move, DCFS offices at Milner House, 36 Victoria Street and Magnolia... Read more of this article
TCD Rockaway Facility To Reopen On Wed
The Transport Control Department [TCD] announced that its Rockaway testing facility will reopen tomorrow from 8am until 4pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] is pleased to announce that its Rockaway testing facility will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday September 2nd 2020 from 8am until 4pm. “However, at... Read more of this article
BAMZ Resumes Normal Operating Schedule
The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] said their normal operating schedule resumed Monday, 31st August 2020. A spokesperson said, “As a reminder, BAMZ is now open Monday through Sunday from 9am, with last admissions at 4pm – and is open every day except Christmas Day. “Walk-in visits are accepted, but in order to reduce any wait times... Read more of this article
Recall: Methanol Contaminated Hand Sanitizers
Consumer Affairs in partnership with Environmental Health have undertaken the necessary recall procedures – in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] – regarding 135 methanol contaminated hand sanitizers. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, section 23 [1] a, b, c, Consumer Affairs in partnership... Read more of this article
TCD Rockaway Testing Facility Closed Today
The Rockaway testing facility is closed today [Aug 14], as the examiner assigned to that location has been reassigned to assist at TCD’s North Street facility. A government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] is advising the public that the Rockaway testing facility is closed today, as the examiner assigned to that location... Read more of this article
Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits Extended
The expiry date of any refrigerant handlers’ permits that were due to expire in 2020 have now effectively been extended from July 31st to October 31st, 2020, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “This will allow additional time to coordinate the proposed meetings at Bermuda College that are a prerequisite, before the refrigerant... Read more of this article
Reminder: Procedure For Vehicle Examinations
The Transport Control Department [TCD] is reminding the public of the required COVID-19 procedure for vehicle examinations. A Government spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] would like to remind members of the public of the required COVID-19 procedure for vehicle examinations. “To facilitate physical distancing and streamline... Read more of this article
Survey: Satisfaction With Govt Performance
According to a recent survey by Total Research Associates Limited [TRA], some 96% of people are satisfied with the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “For more than two decades of public opinion polling, satisfaction with the overall performance of the Government has never been higher. Currently, nearly... Read more of this article
New Director: Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson
Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson has been appointed as Director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. A government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson to the post of Director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. “Dr. Robinson... Read more of this article
