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Public Information Session – Uniformed Services

Good evening everyone.

It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight as we continue our effort to encourage Bermudians to ‘Step Up, Take the Challenge’ and consider a future in one of our island’s five uniformed services.

First, I…

The Department of Health Hosts First Bermuda Oral Health Symposium 2025

The Oral Health Section of The Department of Health will hold its inaugural Bermuda Oral Health Symposium, on February 6 and 7, 2025, at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) in Hamilton. This symposium, held under the theme “…

Government Delivers on Commitment to Community Dock Repairs – Sandy's Dock Nearing Completion

"Sandy's Dock has been in rough shape for some time," said Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP.

The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to update the public on the ongoing repair…

Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity within Parklands 2025

The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at eleven (11) public parklands for the summer season of 2025 (1 April to 30 November). 

Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Congratulates Bermuda U-17 Women’s Team on Historic Qualification

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport extends congratulations to the Bermuda Under-17 Women’s National Team on their remarkable achievement in securing qualification for the final round of the Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship.

This…

Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit investigating a suspected case of measles

The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit is currently investigating a suspected case of measles. Public health measures are being implemented including the identification and notification of persons who may have had a potential…

Incorporation of Ocean Fund to Support Bermuda’s Blue Economy

The fund will strengthen Bermuda’s Blue Economy by supporting projects in tourism, sustainable fisheries, marine technology, and renewable energy, while supporting ocean health. 

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity…

September 2024 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2024 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

September's volume of retail sales index decreased 0.9 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail…

September 2024 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics' September 2024 Consumer Price Index (attached).

“In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in September 2024 than they did a year ago for the basket…

Customs Officers recognised for their dedicated service

Last Thursday (Jan. 30) the Acting Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Furbert JP, MP, honoured 26 dedicated Customs Officers and staff by presenting them with Long Service Awards their years of stellar service.

Taking place at…