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Minister to Hold Discussions with Seniors

"These past two years have been challenging for many, especially our seniors. Now that we are moving beyond the pandemic, we have planned a series of events focused on the needs and concerns of our seniors," said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP…

Ministry of Education Update On Funds for Back-to-School

As announced by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last month, "The Government will provide $150 to parents and guardians for each student enrolled in public school. This funding assists with purchasing school essentials as we recognize…

Response to residents’ concerns over inmate escape

An investigation is underway regarding the escape of inmate Mr. Antoine Anderson from the Farm facility.

This will include not only the circumstances of the escape but the risk assessments and reviews that were done that enabled him to be…

Government Is Committed to Addressing BELCO Emissions

Please see the following statement from the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, on Government's commitment to addressing the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO's emissions. 

“I…

Reception Celebrates 135 Students from the 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes

Yesterday (10 August), The Department of Workforce Development's 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes concluded with a reception celebrating 135 participating students.

The Summer Employment Programme assists students in…

May 2022 CPI Report

Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “In May 2022, consumers paid 3.7 per cent…

Coronavirus Update 10 August 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3973 test results, and 200 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5%.

These results are from testing done on:

Update on Work from Bermuda Initiative

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to report that in the two years since launching the ‘Work from Bermuda’ (WFB) initiative on August 9th, 2020, The Government of Bermuda has received 1315 WFB applications, with 1127 approved.…

Update – Passport Processing Delays

The Ministry of Economy and Labour can advise that the Department of Immigration continues processing passport applications and endeavours to complete and send them to Her Majesty's Post Office (HMPO) for printing as soon as possible.

The…

Minister Visits Smith’s Island Archaeology Site

Ongoing archaeological and historical research into Bermuda’s history on Smith's Island is being conducted Dr. Michael Jarvis and archaeology students from the University of Rochester in New York and Bermudian volunteers. 

Minister of…