2021 Q1 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication
- Press Release“Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $303 million surplus for the first quarter of 2021, increasing $98 million from a year ago. This increase was mainly due to a decrease in payments to non-residents which was larger than the fall…
Regulating Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda
- Press ReleaseGood day to all members of the media and the listening public.
"The horrific impact of plastic on the environment is a global issue. In the era of the manifested impact of climate change, Bermuda must consistently act to preserve its…
April 2021 Retail Sales Index - 10th Consecutive Month of Growth
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the April 2021 Retail Sales report.
In April, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 23.3% year-over-year.
In value terms, retail…
The Government of Bermuda’s Position on the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021
- Press ReleaseI take this opportunity to reiterate the Government of Bermuda’s position regarding the decertification procedure according to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 ("the Act").
The Act…
The Bright Start Programme 2021/2022
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Education is expanding the preschool Bright Start Programme for 3 year old children during the 2021/2022 school year.
This programme was introduced in alignment with Plan 2022 strategy 2.4, which calls for the…
Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Cricket Board Offer Employment Assistance Initiative
- Press ReleaseThrough a joint partnership with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Bermuda Cricket Board, individuals attending cricket matches will have the opportunity to complete a signup form provided as they enter, to obtain employment…
COVID-19 Update 24 August 2021
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health received 9972 test results since the last update, and 42 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Thursday, August 19: 16…
A Visible Minority ~ Asian Diasporas Panel Discussion
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Culture is advising of tomorrow’s (August 25) Bermudian Heartbeats event: A Visible Minority: Asian Diasporas in Bermuda.
And the Department is encouraging members of the public to join the discussion on Asian…-
Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine FDA approval
- Press Release"This is welcoming news as we continue to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for a safer community,” commented Kim Wilson, JP, MP, Minister of Health, following the announcement that Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine wins full FDA approval.…
Reply to Letter from BIU from the Office of the Premier
- Press ReleaseDear Brother Chris,
I have received your letter of 19th August. I confess that I am disappointed in its contents on two fronts. Firstly, that it is based on a false premise which I have taken the time to explain to both the…
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