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Govt Admin Building Closed On Tues & Wed
The Government Administration Building in Hamilton will be closed on Tuesday [Sept 26] and Wednesday [Sept 27] “due to unforeseen issues encountered while repairing the building’s air conditioning system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works regrets to inform the public that the Government Administration... Read more of this article
Seven Complete Construction Asphalt Training
Chawki Richardson, Garsha Daley, Stevonte Young, Tyori Lynch, Quayan Watson, Samario Valasse and Justin Cameron recently completed a Heavy Highway Construction Asphalt training programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Heavy Highway Construction Asphalt... Read more of this article
Govt Taking Concerns Seriously, Doing Reviews
The Ministry of Public Works said they are “taking the concerns prompted by the St. Johns Road wall collapse very seriously and has reviewed various walls of similar age and construction,” adding that if people ”notice a wall that seems to be compromised, they can email structures@gov.bm, and a ministry engineer will inspect the wall... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Crane Down Embankment
[Updated] A construction crane was traveling on St. John’s Road in Pembroke “when the roadway collapsed” and the “crane tumbled down an embankment,” the police confirmed today [August 7] adding that “the crane operator appeared uninjured, but was still assessed by EMTs at the scene before being transported by ambulance... Read more of this article
Achilles Bay Beach Project Halted For Six Weeks
“The project to restore public access to Achilles Bay remains a priority and will be back on track as soon as possible,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister’s comments comes as the Ministry of Public Works updates the public on the status of a Government project to restore public access... Read more of this article
Public Reminded To Call BELCO Before Digging
BELCO is reminding the public and contractors “to call before they dig or trench, especially when in the vicinity of visible BELCO infrastructure.” A spokesperson said, “Additionally, underground cables may exist even in areas where no BELCO infrastructure may be readily visible. “As a reminder, contacting BELCO before digging... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Pothole Repair Initiatives
“We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we continue our work to address the pothole issues caused by the recent heavy rainfall,” said Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch in an update on the Ministry’s repair efforts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister thanks the public for their patience... Read more of this article
Ministry ‘Working Diligently’ To Repair Potholes
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch says that the Government is “fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways” and that the Ministry is “actively addressing this issue.” Minister Burch said, “We are fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways,... Read more of this article
Photos: Committee Visits Bermudiana Beach
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Development paid a visit to the Bermudiana Beach Resort in Warwick this week to witness the progress made at the site. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Development, led by Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, paid a visit to the Bermudiana Beach Resort... Read more of this article
DWD Offers Construction Safety Certification
The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is offering “tradespersons and individuals in the construction industry or seeking a career in these fields the opportunity to participate in a short four-day course to obtain a valuable qualification.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] offers... Read more of this article
Restoration Of Public Access To Achilles Bay
“We are committed to providing safe and accessible public spaces for all, and this project is just one of the many ways we are delivering on that promise. We look forward to seeing public access to Achilles Bay restored soon,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “Smith Hauling and Excavating,... Read more of this article
CBA Student Thrives In Construction Program
[Written by CedarBridge S4 student Ambika Anderson] Arrianna Packwood-Darrell is an S3 student at CedarBridge Academy who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic. During the pandemic, Ms. Packwood-Darrell enrolled in CedarBridge Academy’s National Center for Construction Education and Research [NCCER] Program. Due to the pandemic, students... Read more of this article
