Free Community Personal Safety Seminars Open to Bermuda Residents
Summary
The Bermuda Ministry of National Security is promoting its free Community Personal Safety Seminar series, which runs through May 2026 at various island locations. Minister Michael Weeks attended a session at Victor Scott Primary School to observe the practical safety guidance being provided to adult participants. The seminars, led by Sensei Bob Smith, teach participants to recognise potential risks, respond appropriately in difficult situations, and apply strategies for everyday safety.
What changed
The Ministry of National Security announced the continuation of its free Community Personal Safety Seminar program through May 2026. The program, launched in February 2026, provides adults with practical safety information including risk recognition, appropriate responses in difficult situations, and simple strategies for daily safety. Minister Weeks personally attended a session at Victor Scott Primary School to demonstrate government support for the initiative.
The public is encouraged to register for remaining seminars by visiting martialarts.bm/personalsafety and selecting a convenient date and location. There are no compliance deadlines or regulatory obligations associated with this notice. This is an informational announcement about voluntary community education programs, with no penalties or mandatory actions required.
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Minister Weeks Attends Community Personal Safety Seminar and Encourages Public to Register
31 March, 2026
The Ministry of National Security is reminding the public that there is still time to register for its free Community Personal Safety Seminars, which continue through May at locations across the island.
Last week, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, attended one of the ongoing seminars at Victor Scott Primary School, where he observed the practical guidance and safety advice being shared with participants.
The seminar series, which launched in February, is designed to equip adults with useful personal safety information, including how to recognise potential risks, respond appropriately in difficult situations, and apply simple strategies to stay safer in everyday life.
Minister Weeks said, “Last week's session offered practical, sensible advice that adults in Bermuda can use in their daily lives to be more aware, more prepared and more confident.
“These seminars are a worthwhile community initiative, and I encourage anyone who has not yet attended to take advantage of the opportunity.
“There are still seminars available, and members of the public can choose the date and location that works best for them by registering online.”
Residents are encouraged to visit martialarts.bm/personalsafety to view the remaining seminar dates, times and locations, and to register at their convenience.
The free seminars are being led by Sensei Bob Smith and will continue until May.
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Contact Information
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Global House, Ground Floor
43 Church Street
Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda
(441) 297-7819
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Hamilton HMFX
Bermuda
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