The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce an extension of the 2024 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme application deadline. Individuals must now submit their applications by October 15, 2024.
This extension provides an…
Premier David Burt today expressed his condolences to the family of the late Rev. Dr. Erskine C. Simmons, describing him as "..a tireless community servant...". Premier Burt said: "Dr. Simmons was a product of the AME Church in Bermuda…
Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present to this Honourable House, the Public Service Strategic Plan for the Period 2024 to 2027. Honourable Members will recall the earlier Government Reform plan for the period 2019 to 2023 was tabled…
As part of the global observance of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Bermuda will officially launch its month-long campaign to raise awareness and promote community engagement in tackling the issue of domestic abuse. Under the theme, “Empowering…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to report on one of the most pressing challenges we as a country face - the shortage of affordable housing. In keeping with our pledge to the people of Bermuda, this Government has invested record sums into increasing the…
Mr. Speaker, welcome to the future of transportation! Digital fare media, our Shorelink, is revolutionizing how we navigate our Island, making travel smarter, faster, and more convenient. Together, we are shaping a…
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Today, I rise to update this House and the listening public on our education reform efforts, specifically regarding the demonstrable progress we are making with the design and implementation of Parish Primary schools and what’s…
Mr. Speaker, following my statement last week where I announced a $25 million investment package focused primarily on social and community programmes, I rise today to provide this Honourable House an update on the Government’s fiscal performance…
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2024 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
May’s volume of retail sales index increased 1.8 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased…
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ May 2024 Consumer Price Index.
“In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more in May 2024 than…