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Bermuda to Participate in Annual Caribe Wave 26 Tsunami Exercise

The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team, will conduct Exercise Caribe Wave 26 on Thursday, 19 March 2026, commencing at 11:00 a.m. local time.

This exercise, which forms part of the…

Reminder: 31 March deadline for 2026 Revaluation Submissions

The Department of Land Valuation is reminding property owners that revaluation forms must be submitted by 31 March 2026. Property owners can fill out the form online at www.gov.bm/2026-revaluation. The form is easy…

December 2025 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

December’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.9 per cent…

December 2025 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ December 2025 Consumer Price Index (attached).

In summary, consumers paid 2.4 per cent more in December 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket…

Information and Communication Technology contributed 3.1% to GDP

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the 2024 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Profile from the Department of Statistics. 

The profile shows the core…

Premier to represent Bermuda at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 to advance US Bermuda Digital Asset Cooperation

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will represent Bermuda at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 17 - 18, 2026, in Washington, DC. 

The Summit brings together federal lawmakers, regulators, and senior…

2026/2027 Budget Passed: Providing Cost-of-Living Relief for Bermudians

Last night, the House of Assembly approved the 2026/2027 National Budget, delivering meaningful tax & fee reductions for workers and families while continuing to invest in services and infrastructure that support Bermuda’s future.

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Ministry of Home Affairs Continues CARICOM Conversation with Launch of “The Story of US” Public Awareness Campaign

The Ministry of Home Affairs today launched The Story of US, a public engagement campaign designed to support informed national dialogue on Bermuda’s application for full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

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Ignite and BOPP host pitching competition for Blue Entrepreneurs

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) and Ignite Bermuda partnered to host the BOPP Blue Economy Grant Pitch competition at Ignite’s Hamilton headquarters on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The competition was open to the current cohort…

Minister Weeks Reacts to Fatal Shooting in Southampton on Sunday

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, stated: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life in this latest act of gun violence. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones as they face this life-altering loss.