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Coronavirus Update 24 August 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4023 test results, and 109 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%.

These results are from testing done on:

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May 2022 Retail Sales Index

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

 May’s retail sales grew 2.0 compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $104.4 million.

Compared to…

The Minister of Education successfully crossed the Popsicle Bridge built by Students of the 2022 STEAM Academy

"I enjoyed the challenge of walking across the Popsicle Bridge built by students of the 2022 STEAM Academy Programme. I was impressed by how engaging and confident the students were as they assured me that the bridge would hold my weight,"…

Ministry of Education Congratulates the 2022 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. 

Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue higher…

Minister Hayward and Bermuda Youth Connect Host Youth Engagement Event

Recently, the Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person youth engagement event discussing Bermuda's Youth Employment Strategy.

The event, held at the Berkeley Institute School…

Public Advisory – Coral Spawning Off Bermuda’s Coastline

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received reports of what appears to be tan-brown slicks floating in the waters along South Shore and other parts of the island.

DENR can advise that this natural occurrence is…

Minister offers sympathies to family of visitor who passed away at Horseshoe Bay

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has offered his condolences to the family and friends of the female visitor who died Saturday at Horseshoe Bay after she was pulled from the water in an unresponsive state.

 Minister Weeks…

Ministry of National Security to Hold Retreat to Address Community Violence

"This event will advance our national strategy to address the community violence problem," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP. MP, as he hosts a retreat on September 15th and 16th.

“This upcoming retreat will build…

Minister Weeks Condemns Fatal Stabbing Incident

After receiving the news that a man was stabbed to death in Warwick on Saturday night, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, today stated: “I want the family and friends of this young man to know that my heart goes…

Government Progress Update

The Government advised today that it has shared a household mailer which provides the public with an update of the programmes, policies and initiatives that have been undertaken and completed over the last five years.

The expansive…