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Minister Michael Weeks Condemns Bermuda Day Stabbings, Calls for Community Support

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has expressed deep sympathy and concern following the tragic incidents that marred Bermuda Day celebrations yesterday.

"On what should have been a joyous day of national celebration, our…

HM King Charles - 2024 Bermuda Day Message

His Majesty King Charles III conveyed a Bermuda Day Message to the Governor for Premier David Burt and the people of Bermuda. 

December 2023 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

December's volume of retail sales index decreased by 2.3 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail…

Bermuda Day Booklet 2024

Ahead of tomorrow's 45th Annual Bermuda Day parade, please see the attached Bermuda Day booklet, published by the Department of Culture, outlining information to guide the public on the day’s events. The booklet contains the following information…

December 2023 Consumer Price Index

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today.

“In summary, consumers paid 2.4 per cent more in December 2023 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in…

Live Bermuda Day Parade Coverage

The public is advised that full live coverage of the Bermuda Day Parade will be carried starting at 1.15 p.m. Friday (May 24) via Government’s FaceBook and YouTube Pages. 

Stream the live coverage on the following…

Government Continues to Progress Economic Development Strategy Initiatives

The public will recall that the Economic Development Strategy (EDS), launched in June 2023, is a roadmap for Bermuda's sustainable economic growth and development. The EDS has five strategic priorities, which include 26…

Student Artists Celebrated by the Department of Education

The Department of Education hosted a prize-giving ceremony for 12 deserving young artists who participated in the 59th Annual Schools Art Exhibition held in April at the Bermuda Society of Arts. 

The People's Choice certificates and…

First Cohort of 35 Students Begin the 2024 Youth Employment Programme

"I'm happy to share that the 2024 Youth Employment Programme recently began with the first cohort of 35 students participating in a full-day orientation session," said the Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, "These opportunities are…

Significant Increase in Government Summer Camp Programme Access Achieved in 2024

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is pleased to announce that the 2024 Summer Day Camps programme has seen a substantial increase in the number of children accommodated, marking significant improvements over the previous year.

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