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July 2024 Retail Sales Index

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

July’s volume of retail sales index decreased 1.5 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales…

Minister Tinee Furbert - 2024 Throne Speech Remarks

Good day, Bermuda. 

Thank you all for joining us this afternoon. I want to share with you the initiatives of the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors designed to foster a fairer, more equitable Bermuda as outline in Our…

Premier Burt - 2024 Throne Speech Remarks

Good Afternoon, I am joined today by the Minister for Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert. 

On Friday, 8 November, Her Excellency the Governor delivered the Speech from the Throne entitled 'A Fairer Bermuda…

July 2024 Consumer Price Index

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

"In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in July 2024 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods…

BOPP Partners with Entrepreneurs in Ignite Blue Economy Accelerator Programme

Pilot initiative supported three entrepreneurs in Bermuda’s Blue Economy to join the award-winning programme. 

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) and Ignite…

Minister of Public Works Approves Motocross Event at Coney Island on 15 December

"The submission was carefully evaluated by the National Parks Commission, whose primary role is to advise on the long-term conservation and management of our parks system," stated Minister of Public Works, Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. David A…

National Museum of Bermuda Unveils New Exhibit: Stone: From Bermuda to Charleston

“As the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, we recognise how vital these cultural events are—not just as celebrations of artistic talent, but as pillars of our identity," stated the Hon. Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport…

Deadline For National Hero Nominations is Tomorrow

The public is reminded that the nomination deadline to choose Bermuda’s next National Hero is tomorrow, November 12, 2024. 

The public will be aware that National Heroes Day, observed annually on the third Monday in June, is a public…

#ChooseRespect- The Office of Youth Affairs Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign for National Anti-Bullying Week

The Office of Youth Affairs (TOYA) invites all of Bermuda to come together for National Anti-Bullying Week, between Monday, November 11th and Friday, November 15th, with the theme “Choose Respect.” Through a series of events, challenges, and…

Bermuda Government London Office participates in UK Remembrance Sunday

As part of today's Remembrance Sunday observances, Ms. Kimberley Durrant, the Bermuda Government's London Office Director & UK Representative, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on behalf of Bermuda. 

Ms. Durrant joined…