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Retail Sales Publication – May 2023

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

May's retail sales volume decreased 0.2 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an…

Ministers of Transport and Tourism Collaborate with Air Service Development Team

Last week, the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, and the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Vance Campbell, JP, MP, hosted a meeting with the Air Service Development Team. The discussions centred around key topics such as…

The Economic Development Department Launches Annual Reverse Pitch Competition

The Economic Development Department (the EDD) is pleased to launch this year's edition of its annual Reverse Pitch Competition, an Island-wide technology competition for Bermuda's high-school students and an exciting opportunity for high school…

Bermudians Encouraged to Apply for the DWD 2023 Graduate Trainee Program

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Graduate Trainee Programme.

The success of this programme continues, with the three…

Labour Day Message - Premier's Labour Day Remarks

Good Morning, Brothers and Sisters of the Bermuda Industrial Union, Bermuda Public Services Union, Bermuda Union of Teachers, Fire Services Association, Electricity Supply Trade Union, Bermuda Entertainment Union, Prison…

Labour Day Message - Remarks by the Minister of Economy and Labour

Greetings Bermuda.

As we gather today in recognition of Labour Day – a day dedicated to honouring the hardworking men and women of our country – I am filled with pride and optimism for the future that lies ahead.

We gather today to…

Bermuda Remains Cautious as Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia Passes

Despite Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia moving away from our island, we continue to prioritise safety and caution as strong winds and unsettled weather linger in our area today.

Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks reassures residents…

Government Takes Action to Enable Future Sustainability of Bermuda’s Lobster Fishery

Today, the 2023 lobster season begins, and while I understand and appreciate that in our culture, lobster dinners are a highly prized meal and an eagerly anticipated addition to restaurant menus during lobster season," explained the Minister of…

Holiday Ferry Schedule Update

The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that the bow loading ramp at Hunter's Wharf is back in service. The next scheduled service for St. George's (Orange Route) is Labour Day, Monday, 4 September. Below is the schedule for the…

Update on Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia: Bermuda Remains on Tropical Storm Watch

The Ministry of National Security urges the public to remain vigilant as Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia moves near Bermuda over the holiday weekend.

As of the 12 noon advisory from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS), Bermuda remains under a…