Government

Last Friday (April 14), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognised the Department of Child & Family Services’ Solution-Focused Advocacy Training (SFAC) Committee as the recipients of the March Public Service Excellence Award.

As the community is aware, the Government of Bermuda’s PSEA recognizes Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. Each month an individual or team is selected for their significant accomplishments in the last 60 days.

The Ministry of Health advises residents needing a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination certificate can request a copy from the Department of Health’s Program on Immunization by emailing: immunizationrequest@gov.bm.

This winter has been a difficult one for many fishermen as windy conditions have limited the number of fishing days,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, following detailed discussions with technical experts in the department and a review of information on local fisheries, particularly the Hind Grounds, “As such, to assist the fishermen, the Ministry has decided to keep these fishing grounds open for a little longer this year.”

The Ministry of Transport is reminding the public that the additional Sunday Pink Route ferry service becomes effective April 16.  

Please see the below. As the public is aware, the Pink Route ferry services commuters in Paget and Warwick areas. The ferry runs along Hamilton Harbour and makes stops at, Salt Kettle, Darrell’s Wharf, and the Belmont Ferry.

The Minister of Transport, Wayne Furbert announced earlier this year that the Ministry and the Department of Marine and Ports Services were working diligently to enhance the Pink Route Ferry for area residents.

“As the future leaders of Bermuda and the world, it is vital that our youth understand and are involved in choosing the path we take”, explained the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban.”To encourage all youth to actively participate in protecting and improving our environment and the well-being of our people, the Ministry of Home Affairs is excited to announce the April 13th launch of the Bermuda Environmental Action for Youth engagement portal.” 

Heritage Month is a mere three-weeks away, and the Department of Culture is reminding those who intend on participating in the Bermuda Day Parade that entries are now being accepted via Bermuda Day – Department of Culture.