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Minister Weeks Remarks - Hurricane Ernesto Press Conference

Good afternoon Premier, Ms. Michelle Pitcher, Director of the Bermuda Weather Service, members of the media, and fellow members of our community.

Yesterday, I addressed the community and emphasised, the importance of making all…

Premier Burt Remarks - Hurricane Ernesto Press Conference

Good afternoon, Minister Weeks, Bermuda Weather Service Director Pitcher, Mr Lyndon Raynor of members of the local & international media - and good afternoon Bermuda. 

I am pleased to be joined at this press conference by…

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Signs on as Education Learning Partner

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has joined as a Learning Partner. This partnership is a key component of the mission to transform teaching…

February 2024 Retail Sales Index

Today, 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

The 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

Today, 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

The 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

Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, held a press conference concerning Hurricane Ernesto.

Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Collaboration with UN Women Multi-Country Office

The 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

The 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…