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Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt spoke with members of the Sandys Rotary Club on 1 April, where he provided an overview of the 2026/27 Budget and discussed Bermuda’s economic and fiscal direction. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier highlighted that the 1st of April marked the beginning of the new financial year and …

Minister Alexa Lightbourne led a public town hall at St. Paul’s Centennial Church Hall as part of Bermuda’s ongoing consultation on a Green Paper exploring the island’s potential full membership in CARICOM. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, hosted a public town hall last …

Somersfield Academy held its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café, showcasing the final works of Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy recently hosted its DP2 Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition at Rock Island Café on Thursday, March 12, marking the culmination of two years of creative exploration, experimentation, …

The Department of Health has responded to videos circulating on social media showing conditions inside a kitchen and said “environmental Health Officers immediately investigated, conducted a full inspection last night, and found no evidence of current rodent or cockroach activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday evening, the Department of Health became aware of videos circulating …

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda’s Association of Food Aid Providers [AFAP] has released 2025 collective data, revealing significant shifts in food aid delivery across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “While demand for food support remains high, overall service outputs have declined as providers face rising food prices, increased operating costs, and fundraising challenges. “AFAP brings together …

A summer programme for young children is set to be launched at Bermuda College, with sessions designed around Bermuda and its environment. LaunchPad, the Summer STEAM programme, from June 29 to July 29, will aim to engage young students with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through activities focused on the island’s land, sea and …