March 2022 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the March 2022 Retail Sales Index.
March’s retail sales fell 8.0% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year (March…
Talented Local Artists Headlining Premier's Concert
- Press ReleaseAn impressive line-up of local artists including Brixx, Jesse Seymour, Arijahknow Live Wires will be headlining the Premier’s Concert, which takes place tomorrow (June 24) at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium.
The Premier’s Concert…
Coronavirus Update 22 June 2022
- Press ReleaseSince the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4992 test results, and 195 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%. Testing numbers decreased by nearly 50%, partly related to the U.S. no longer…
Youth Employment Strategy Town Hall Meeting Reminder
- Press ReleaseAs a reminder, tomorrow (June 23), the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, will host an in-person community engagement event discussing Bermuda's Youth Employment Strategy.
The meeting will take place at St.…
Moody’s affirms Bermuda’s A2 ratings & Stable Outlook
- Press Release“Bermuda's Economy is moving in the right direction, and the Government will keep its promise to deliver even more relief to workers while maintaining fiscal discipline,” said Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, as he…
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March 2022 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the March 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a statistical…
12 Bermudians Take Part in a Global FinTech Education Programme
- Press ReleaseThe Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that 12 Bermudians have been selected to participate in a global FinTech education programme resulting from a partnership between the Government of Bermuda, ViableEdu and…
Premier Remembers Mrs. Olga M. Scott OBE
- Press ReleasePremier David Burt extended condolences to the family of the late Olga M. Scott OBE, wife of former Premier the Hon. W. Alexander Scott CBE, JP and mother to Mrs. Robyn Eve and Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott.
Premier Burt…
Minister condemns violent incident in the Arboretum
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, strongly condemned the violence that took place early this morning (June 18th) in the Arboretum.
Minister Weeks stated: “After receiving the news that a man was…
Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 Brought into Force
- Ministerial StatementMr Speaker, I rise today to report to this Honourable House that the Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020 is being brought into force as of today, June 17, 2022.
Mr Speaker, this Act passed the…
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