Department of Workforce Development to Temporarily Close for Relocation to Bermuda College

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the Department of Workforce Development will be temporarily closed from today, Mon

Mandatory Welding Certification Assessments

The Department of Workforce Development reminds all welders operating in Bermuda that working legally within the d

Response to Concerns Raised by Boaz Island Residents

The Government acknowledges the concerns raised by residents of Boaz Island regarding the proposed modular housing

Minimum Hourly Wage Rate for Students

As students begin to enter the workforce for the vacation period, the Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds emplo

Minister DeSilva – Government Advancing Housing Delivery Through Action and Innovation

Housing remains one of the most serious challenges facing Bermuda today.

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    February 2024 Consumer Price Index

    - Press Release

    Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics.

    “In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in February 2024 than a year ago for the basket of goods…

  • Department of Social Insurance Announces Pension Increase for Seniors

    - Press Release

    The Department of Social Insurance is pleased to announce a 2.4% increase in seniors’ pension benefits, which was approved by the Cabinet and tabled in the Senate in July 2024. This inflationary adjustment will be tabled in the House of Assembly…

  • Hurricane Update

    Media Briefing on the Approach of Hurricane Ernesto

    - Press Release

    Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, held a press conference concerning Hurricane Ernesto.

    REMARKS
    THE HON. MICHAEL WEEKS, JP, MP - MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY…
  • Government of Bermuda

    Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Collaboration with UN Women Multi-Country Office

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is pleased to announce a new initiative in collaboration with the UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. This initiative is…

  • Tropical Storm

    Residents Urged to Take Immediate Action as Tropical Storm Ernesto Strengthens

    - Press Release

    The Bermuda Government, through the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO), continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has strengthened since the last update and is expected to approach Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane by early…

  • MOED_Scholarship_and_Awards_2024

    Ministry of Education Celebrates 2024 Scholarship and Award Recipients

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Education hosted the 2024 Scholarships and Awards Reception, recognising an outstanding group of 67 Bermudian students from diverse ages, backgrounds, and disciplines committed to furthering their education.

    In his remarks…

  • International Youth Day - Award Winners

    International Youth Day 2024 - Proclamation signed at City Hall

    - Press Release

    Earlier today, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, celebrated International Youth Day 2024 with a Proclamation signed at City Hall.

    Remarks The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP  Minister of Youth…
  • Severe Weather

    Government Monitoring Tropical Cyclone Five; Residents Urged to Begin Preparations

    - Press Release

    "While Tropical Cyclone Five does not pose an immediate threat to Bermuda given its predicted path, it is crucial that we remain vigilant as it approaches us," said Minister of National Security Michael…

  • New Appointments in the AG's Chambers

    New appointments at Attorney-General’s Chambers

    - Press Release

    ~ Bermuda’s First Female Solicitor General appointed ~

    The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter today announced the appointments of Ms. Shakira Dill-Francois as the Solicitor General and Ms…

  • Public Service Excellence Awards Monthly Recognition

    Congratulations to the July Performance Champions

    - Press Release

    Last Friday (Aug. 9), Premier David Burt presented the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award to a Department of Public Transportation Team for the month of July. 

    The Digital Fare Media Team was awarded for their…