Kroll Bond Rating Agency affirms Bermuda’s long-term and short-term issuer ratings
- Press ReleasePremier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, is pleased to announce positive findings from a recent assessment of Bermuda conducted by ratings agency Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).
KBRA has released the…
Unveiling of Beacon Hill Rooming House
- Press ReleaseLt. Col. the Hon. David A Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP Minister of Public Works Beacon Hill Rooming House OpeningGood morning and thank you for joining us.
I am pleased to be joined by…
Fuel Adjustment Rate - Remarks from The Hon. Walter Roban, JP MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs
- Press ReleaseGood afternoon members of the public and the media,
I am very happy that you are here today to witness this press conference.
I am here today to speak about the recently announced Fuel Adjustment Rate or FAR increase.
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Tropical Storm Philippe Downgraded to Tropical Cyclone
- Press ReleaseThe Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has downgraded Tropical Storm Philippe to a Tropical Cyclone.
Philippe is expected to pass by the Island later today, bringing with it significantly reduced winds and rains compared to…
New Pilot Boat Arrives in Bermuda
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Marine and Ports Services took possession of the new pilot boat, the St George, on Thursday, 5 October, after a roughly 650 nautical miles passage from Newport to Bermuda. The St George was built by the renowned East Coast…
Bermuda Begins Second Public Consultation on Corporate Income Tax Proposal
-Policy Proposals align with OECD’s GloBE Rules Proposes corporate income tax rate of 15% Contemplates effective date of January 2025 Recognises importance and availability of Qualified Refundable Tax Credits in 2025…
Update on Work Permit Applications
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Immigration (DOI) is pleased to provide updates on work permit applications.
DOI can advise that all submissions, including those made before September 20th, are still being processed, and while documents cannot be…
EMO Update on Tropical Storm Philippe
- Press ReleaseThe Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) executive met today to further assess Tropical Storm Philippe’s impact.
As of the Bermuda Weather Service advisory at 12 p.m. today, a Tropical Storm Warning remained in effect. Philippe…
World Teachers’ Day
- Press Release“Today, I join Ministerial colleagues and Governments here and around the world to acknowledge World Teachers’ Day,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, MP, JP.
“We cannot and will not underestimate the instrumental…
Health Concern: Dangers of Vaping in Young People
- Press Release“The alarming rise in vaping among young people and the associated risks is a concerning public health issue,” warned Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “We have noticed how accessible e-cigarettes and similar devices are in our community…
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