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Vaccination Week in the Americas 2022 Event Photos & videos

In partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Bermuda is celebrating Vaccination Week in the Americas 2022 (April 25th – 29th). The theme is, Are you up to date with your vaccinations? #Getallyourshots

There…

International Worker's Day Remarks from the Premier

Good morning to the Minister of Economy and Labour, to my fellow Cabinet Ministers, Junior Ministers, Bermuda Trade Union Congress President and BTUC Executive, Union Leaders who are gathered on the Cabinet lawn today.

Although we are a…

International Workers’ Day

Recognised on May 1, International Workers’ Day or May Day is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the historic social and economic struggles that brought hard-won achievements. It is also to remind us of the extraordinary sacrifices,…

“Use It or Lose It” hosted by Leopard’s Club International - Remarks By the Minister of National Security

Good evening to the members and representatives from social and sporting clubs across the island, and a very special thank you to the President of Leopard’s Club International, Mr Cal Bean and the members of his executive committee for inviting…

Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Department of Child and Family Services recognised April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse and neglect.  Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert…

Recruitment Drive - Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service

 The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service will tomorrow commence a recruitment process for eleven (11) firefighters. 

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, said, “I am pleased that the recruitment process will begin. This…

28th April - World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The International Labour Organization has declared 28th April the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This day is also recognized as Injured or Memorial Workers Day by Trade Unions worldwide. On this day, in particular, we think of…

Launch of the Learn to Earn Programme

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

I am joined here today by Mr Romeo Ruddock from the Bermuda College and Mrs Meisha Medford from Take 5 Ltd, Mr Karl Massam from Yellow Finn Group, Mr. Shawn Lekki from…

Coronavirus Update 27 April 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 10069 test results, and 345 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.0%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 57 positive out of 1639…

January 2022 Retail Sales Index Report

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

  January’s retail sales fell 6.3% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales fell 2.7% from the previous year (January 2021)…