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Bermuda's 3rd Quarter Economic Performance

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

Quarterly GDP and Economic Performance 

Bermuda's economy continues to trend in a positive direction. The quarter GDP estimates…

COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Transition

The Ministry of Health advises that the COVID-19 vaccine certificate will no longer be available on the gov.bm portal after March 31 2023, as the ResQwest Pandemic Administration System is going offline. All vaccine information in ResQwest will…

Residents Reminded to Not Include Faeces in Household Garbage

“I implore members of the public to cease and desist,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, as the Ministry reminds the public that including faeces in household trash is prohibited.

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The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III & Her Majesty the Queen Consort

Government House is pleased to advise that Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie, will soon sign a Proclamation declaring Monday 8 May 2023 a public holiday in Bermuda in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

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Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Post Budget 2023-24 Remarks

Today, I am pleased to share information on the plans and initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism and the Cabinet Office for the 2023-2024 budget year.

For the fiscal year 2023/24, the Ministry will receive an estimated budget allocation of…

Update on the Revenge Porn

Mr. Speaker, following concerns raised by campaigners and Parliamentarians about behaviour known as "Revenge Pornography", the Government created a new criminal offence to ensure that this behaviour is fully captured by the…

Nutrition Month March 2023

Nurturing our Future- Accessibility, Availability and Affordability Healthy Food For All

“Nutrition Services continues to encourage Bermudians to focus on healthy eating habits that are sustainable for themselves and the environment,” said…

Retail Sales Publication – November 2022

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2022 Retail Sales Index.

November’s retail sales volume increased 0.1 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales rose to an estimated $98.0 million.…

Government Refutes Claims Made by Bermuda Farmers Association

 The Ministry of Home Affairs refutes the Bermuda Farmers Association's claim that this year's potato harvest will be less than last year's and reaffirms that the necessary processes are in place to protect the island's environment,…

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Post Budget 2023-24 Remarks

Good day Bermuda,

I am grateful to be here today to share with you key initiatives that will be supported by the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors 2023/24 Budget allocation.

The Ministry’s budget has increased by 8%,…