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Public Service Strategic Plan 2024/27

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…

Empowering Communities to Break the Cycle of Abuse

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…

Progress on Affordable Housing

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…

Update on Shorelink – Digital Fare Media

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…

Education Reform Update – Recent Summer Works and Next Steps

Mr. Speaker,
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…

Update on 2023/24 Government Fiscal Performance and 2024/25 Fiscal Update

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…

May 2024 Retail Sales Index

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…

May 2024 Consumer Price Index

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…

Cultivating Connections: The Mirrors Programme Hosts Free Professional Development Workshop to Empower Educators, Youth Workers, and Parents

“Whether you’re an educator shaping young minds, a youth worker inspiring change, or a parent guiding your child through life’s challenges, our ‘Cultivating Connections’ Workshop on October 19th, from 9am - 3:30pm at the…

Minister Jason Hayward Represents Bermuda at UK Labour Party Conference

The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour attended the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, United Kingdom this week supported by the Government of Bermuda London Office.