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Department of Workforce Development - Local and Overseas Scholarships 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), is once again pleased to invite applicants to apply for their 2023 Local and Overseas Scholarships. In 2022, the DWD provided $350,000 in scholarship…

'Finding Funds for College' Webinar Series

Good afternoon members of the media and representatives from the Mirrors Programme. Thank you for joining us today. As you can appreciate, attending college or university is a pivotal time in any student’s life.

It’s an opportunity to…

Public Services Interruption - Union Meeting

The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) full membership meeting taking place tomorrow, January 31, from 10.30a.m. – 12.30p.m., there will be an interruption in public services.

Specifically, there will be no bus…

Budget Statement presented February 17, 2023

In support of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2023 – 2024, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, will present the Budget Statement in the House of Assembly (Veritas Place) on Friday, February 17th,…

Premier and Minister of Tourism Meet St. Regis Owners

“The St. Regis Hotel is a valuable addition to Bermuda’s tourism product and the Government enjoys a constructive working relationship with the owners,” said the Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell following a meeting with the hotel’s owners…

Ministry Host Meeting to Discuss Air Service Development

"I firmly believe we must work collectively to make Bermuda one of the best and most sought-after destinations for airline travellers," said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, following a recent meeting with tourism and transport…

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Attends Data Privacy Tea Party for Seniors

“The Government remains committed to strengthening areas of legislation and policy that will positively enhance the lives of our seniors; as we understand we all are progressing towards becoming a senior one day.” said the Minister of Social…

Sports Minister attends World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Forum

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, is currently in Kingston Jamaica, representing Bermuda at the second annual World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) Forum.

Taking place from January 26 – 27, Minister…

Retail Sales Publication – October 2022

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2022 Retail Sales Index.

October’s retail sales volume decreased 0.2 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $98.1 million…

Creatives Live! Returns, featuring Working Title Band

On January 28, the first Creatives Live! event of the year kicks off with Working Title performing at Warwick Workman’s Club.

Sponsored by the Department of Culture this year the popular Creatives Live! concert series will be taking…