Government unveiled its new online portal today.

Members of the public and the media will be able to access information and press releases through the website.

“In the November 2015 Speech from the Throne, the Government promised to replace the old website and create an online presence that is user-friendly and accessible,” the Premier said in a statement.

“This new site provides greater functionality and is easier to navigate. This includes the ability to look at the site from any mobile device. Our goal is to get visitors to the information they are looking [for] in three clicks.”

Michael Dunkley added: “The public is encouraged to visit www.gov.bm often because the portal team will continually update information, add content and enhance service functionality.

“Each page has a feedback button. I encourage visitors to the site to let us know what you like about the new portal and what you would like to see more of.”

After a request for proposal process, software development company Opin was selected to develop the site and an open source software Drupal was used to build the portal, according to the statement.

Some of the features include a “robust search functionality” and a topics based format, meaning information is no longer centred around departments.

Each page provides related resources and links helping users to find information faster and easier, the ability to seamlessly format to mobile technology and a feedback button on each page.

The statement added that the cross-department project was completed on time and on budget.