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Government Awards Grants to Community Clubs

Seven community organisations were awarded monetary grants from the Bermuda Government's Confiscated Assets and Capital Development Grant Programme.

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented cheques to sports…

December 2021 Retail Sales Index

On Thursday, 22 March, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2021 Retail Sales Index. 

December’s retail sales fell 8.8% compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales decreased to an estimated $113.3 million,…

Coronavirus Update 28 March 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4929 test results, and 102 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.0%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Wednesday:  35 positive out of …

Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors to Take Place on March 29th

On Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer Internet Day. This event is free and will take place at…

December 2021 Consumer Price Index Report

On Thursday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the December 2021 Consumer Price Index (attached) publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “In December 2021, consumers…

Protection of Sharks and the Giant Manta Ray

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government’s strategy to improve the protection of sharks.

Mr. Speaker, Let me first address the burning question that I am sure is on many…

Update on School COVID Phases – Living Safely with COVID in Schools

In early 2020, the full impact of COVID on our country could not have been foretold. The global pandemic brought on by the COVID-19 virus forced us to shelter in place while learning and schooling as we knew it would not be the same. In short…

Fairmont Southampton Hotel Redevelopment – An Update

Mr. Speaker, in a Statement to this Honourable House on 4th February, I began this Session setting out for Honourable Members that this year of 2022 is a critical year for tourism recovery. Mr. Speaker in that Statement I…

Coronavirus Update – March 24 2022

“Sadly, Bermuda has had another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received…

Delay in Preschool and Primary School Registration Responses

The Department of Education wishes to advise the public that there has been a delay in issuing acceptance / non-acceptance letters for Pre and Primary schools for the September 2022-2023 school year.

Acceptance/Non-Acceptance letters will…