February 2024 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
February’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.6 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales…
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Extends Deadline
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors and UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean, would like to advise interested entrepreneurs and business service providers that the application deadline for the Request for Quotations from…
February 2024 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2024 Consumer Price Index from the Department of Statistics.
“In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in February 2024 than a year ago for the basket of goods…
Department of Social Insurance Announces Pension Increase for Seniors
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Social Insurance is pleased to announce a 2.4% increase in seniors’ pension benefits, which was approved by the Cabinet and tabled in the Senate in July 2024. This inflationary adjustment will be tabled in the House of Assembly…
Media Briefing on the Approach of Hurricane Ernesto
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, held a press conference concerning Hurricane Ernesto.
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Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Collaboration with UN Women Multi-Country Office
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is pleased to announce a new initiative in collaboration with the UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. This initiative is…
Residents Urged to Take Immediate Action as Tropical Storm Ernesto Strengthens
- Press ReleaseThe Bermuda Government, through the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO), continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has strengthened since the last update and is expected to approach Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane by early…
Ministry of Education Celebrates 2024 Scholarship and Award Recipients
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Education hosted the 2024 Scholarships and Awards Reception, recognising an outstanding group of 67 Bermudian students from diverse ages, backgrounds, and disciplines committed to furthering their education.
In his remarks…
International Youth Day 2024 - Proclamation signed at City Hall
- Press ReleaseEarlier today, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, celebrated International Youth Day 2024 with a Proclamation signed at City Hall.
Remarks The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP Minister of Youth…
Government Monitoring Tropical Cyclone Five; Residents Urged to Begin Preparations
- Press Release"While Tropical Cyclone Five does not pose an immediate threat to Bermuda given its predicted path, it is crucial that we remain vigilant as it approaches us," said Minister of National Security Michael…