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Premier Burt Remarks - Groundbreaking of the Fairmont Southampton Redevelopment

It was an historic day earlier today, when Premier David Burt and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. 

To Cabinet and…

Minister Jason Hayward - 2024 Throne Speech Remarks

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

Following Speech from the Throne, the Ministry of Economy and Labour remains committed to the plans and initiatives that will continue to create a…

Minister Kim Wilson - Throne Speech Initiatives

Good afternoon. 

In this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda set the agenda for a Fairer Bermuda for All through various initiatives. This afternoon, I would like to expand on those initiatives impacting our health, and I…

New StoryWalk Grand Opening at Botanical Gardens on 23 November

The Department of Parks, the Bermuda Youth Library, and author Dr David Chapman invite families to the grand opening of the new Botanical Gardens StoryWalk on Saturday, 23 November.

The celebration will begin with a ceremony at 10:15 am,…

Deadline Extended For National Hero Nominations

The public is advised that the nomination deadline to choose Bermuda’s next National Hero has been extended to Friday, November 15, 2024. 

The public can visit: https://forms.gov.bm/Bermuda-National-Hero-Nomination…

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…