BELCO E-Billing Campaign Winners Announced

BELCO announced the winners of a prize draw for $500 and $250 BELCO gift certificates for customers who have switched from paper billing to e-billing, with Dawnette Bell winning the $500 gift certificate, while Latisha Perenchief-Leader won the $250 gift certificate. A spokesperson said, “The ebilling prize draw ran through the month of May encouraging customers to […]
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Arboriculture & Horticulture Trainees Commended

“I commend the dedication and commitment shown by the participants in acquiring these valuable skills,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, following last week’s arboriculture and horticulture training course at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Skills Development Programme [SDP] organised the week-long course and equipped participants with valuable knowledge and […]
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UK Parliament: Q&A On Cannabis Licensing Bill

The decision by Britain to block Bermuda’s Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was the topic of recent discussion in UK Parliament. In September 2023, Bermuda’s UK appointed Governor declined to provide assent to the Cannabis Licensing Bill, which in effect, blocked Bermuda’s ability to implement the legislation which passed in the House of Assembly. During the British Parliament’s […]
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Fountain Health On Infertility Awareness Month

Fountain Health, together with Dr Emma Robinson, is raising awareness about infertility during World Infertility Awareness Month [WIAM], recognized every June. A spokesperson said, “Fountain Health, together with Dr Emma Robinson, OBGYN, seeks to raise awareness about infertility during World Infertility Awareness Month, recognized every June. Infertility is when a couple do not conceive after […]
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Govt: Changes To Financial Assistance

The Government is “amending the Financial Assistance Act 2001 and the Financial Assistance Regulations 2004 to provide abled-bodied financial assistance recipients who reach the maximum period of seven years during a fiscal period with a reduced award until they can secure gainful employment or progress out of eligibility.” A Government spokesperson said, “Previously, recipients could […]
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17 Educators Complete Induction Programme

Seventeen educators – Romeika Brangman, Patrick Calow, Asia Denkins, Kenneth Dill, Dee-AH Iris, Sophia Iris, Michelle Law, Celine Morton, Juma Mouchette, Julie Peets, Renee’ Riley, April Roach-Maule, Kelli Robinson, Alexis Smith, Quin-sae Smith, Katrina Stowe, and Letitia Williams — completed the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme. “Seventeen committed educators celebrated their successful completion of the Bermuda Teacher […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 12 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 12] include appointment of marriage officer, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Maritime Marriage Officer: Harry Morley Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointment of Marriage Officer [Maritime] Notice ID: GN0504/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 12 June 2023 Appointment Of Maritime Marriage […]
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Socialising with Seniors: Ageing and Disability Services Hosted an Elder Abuse Awareness Seniors Tea

“Our seniors came dressed to impress in their Tea Party attire! Hosted by Ageing and Disability Services, the ‘Elder Abuse Awareness Tea’ served as a platform to raise awareness about elder abuse, promote socialising among seniors, and encourage education on preventing such abuse,” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon.Tinee Furbert, JP, MP. 

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Seventeen (17) Educators Celebrate the Successful Completion of the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme

“Seventeen (17) committed educators celebrated their successful completion of the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme. These dedicated teachers were honoured for their growth and resilience throughout the programme, under the theme, “Coming in Hot: Pandemic or not!” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP. 

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May Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA) Winner

Last week (June 9), Deputy Premier Walter Roban and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Department of Health’s Ms. Freddie Lambert as the recipient of the May Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).

As the community is aware, the PSEA is a programme that 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.

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