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Update on the Economic Recovery Plan

Mr. Speaker, the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) combines fiscal responsibility with a clear path to growth, employment, and greater economic development. The ERP comprises 31 priority initiatives focused on seven main themes. It…

Human Rights Day 2022

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to remind members of this Honourable House that tomorrow December 10th will be celebrated globally as Human Rights Day 2022. As Minister responsible for human rights in Bermuda, it is a…

Intellectual Property Updated Legislative Framework

Mr. Speaker,

Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with an update on the progress we are making towards updating the Intellectual Property legislation for Bermuda. Members of this Honourable House will be…

Economic & Fiscal Update

Mr Speaker, I am grateful for your indulgence to present this lengthy statement this morning. It is an honour to rise today on behalf of the Goverment, in our last sitting of 2022, to provide an Economic & Fiscal Update to…

Public Service Excellence Awards Employee of the Year

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the deserving public officer recognized as the Employee of the Year and to acknowledge Public Service Excellence Awards special category winners. The awards were…

Bermuda Police Service Recruitment

Mr. Speaker, the shadow of community violence is heavy over the Island today as another family mourns the loss of young life. The sound of gunshots shattered the peace of a Paget neighbourhood in this season of goodwill and in…

Let's Stand Together for Human Rights

Human Rights Day falls on December 10th each year in honour of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  

We invite you to listen to our Human Rights Day message attached, as we recognize the equal DIGNITY and WORTH of every person…

Minister Weeks Comments on Last Night’s Murder

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said of last night’s murder in Paget: “First and foremost, my reflections are on the family of the victim. I will be meeting with the family today, and our Ministry team will be providing them…

Retail Sales Publication - August 2022

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

August’s retail sales decreased 4.8 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $100.5 million.

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September 2022 Consumer Price Index

Consumers paid 5.1 per cent more in September 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2022 CPI from the…