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The Customs Department is introducing a new feature to improve transparency around importing goods to the island using the Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS).
From today, Monday, 24th October, the department will email the importer on any Bermuda Customs Declarations (BCDs) in cases where the party submitting the BCD has a different CAPS ID than the person importing the goods.
From Tuesday 25th October, seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per person (for adults and children above 12 years). Anyone over the age of 65 years will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free of charge.
Registration for flu vaccine
We invite the public to give their consent online for flu vaccine in order to minimize paperwork on arrival and reduce wait times.
Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce that the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan consultation period is extended from November 12 to December 31, 2022. This extension will give the public and key stakeholder groups more time to understand and provide feedback on how the Plan will shape the economic and environmental decisions around Bermuda’s marine environment.