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Youth Employment Strategy Town Hall Meeting Reminder

As a reminder, tomorrow (June 23), the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, will host an in-person community engagement event discussing Bermuda's Youth Employment Strategy.

The meeting will take place at St.…

Moody’s affirms Bermuda’s A2 ratings & Stable Outlook

“Bermuda's Economy is moving in the right direction, and the Government will keep its promise to deliver even more relief to workers while maintaining fiscal discipline,” said Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, as he…

March 2022 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the March 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a statistical…

12 Bermudians Take Part in a Global FinTech Education Programme

The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that 12 Bermudians have been selected to participate in a global FinTech education programme resulting from a partnership between the Government of Bermuda, ViableEdu and…

Premier Remembers Mrs. Olga M. Scott OBE

Premier David Burt extended condolences to the family of the late Olga M. Scott OBE, wife of former Premier the Hon. W. Alexander Scott CBE, JP and mother to Mrs. Robyn Eve and Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott.

Premier Burt…

Minister condemns violent incident in the Arboretum

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, strongly condemned the violence that took place early this morning (June 18th) in the Arboretum.

Minister Weeks stated: “After receiving the news that a man was…

Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 Brought into Force

Mr Speaker, I rise today to report to this Honourable House that the Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 is being brought into force as of today, June 17, 2022.

Mr Speaker, this Act passed the…

Update on Public Bus Transportation

Mr. Speaker, on 18 February 2022, I advised the Honourable House that 30 new buses had arrived and would be operational after decommissioning and the Department of Public Transport’s bus operators and garage staff had received…

Statement on the Bermuda Consumer Price Index Methodology and Inflation

Mr. Speaker,

It is my pleasure today to rise before this Honorable House to provide an overview of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the methodology behind its calculation, and to talk generally about Bermuda’s rate of…

Bermuda College Graduates – Class of 2022

Mr Speaker,

This morning I would like to share with the Senate information about the recent graduation event at the Bermuda College and provide details of this incredible Class of 2022.

Mr Speaker,…