Coronavirus Update 18 May 2022
- Press Release“I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update on May 11,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the…
Heritage Month Edition of Creatives Live! featuring Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith and Samantha Smith
- Press ReleaseThis Friday (May 20), the Department of Culture will host a special Heritage Month edition of Creatives Live! - featuring a trio of singers – Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith, and Samantha Smith.
Happening on the City…
Intellectual Disabilities National Plan
- Press ReleaseGood Morning,
It is with great pleasure that I announce the start of our consultation on a National Plan for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.
Intellectual disability is recognized internationally as the term…
April Public Service Excellence Awards Recipients
- Press ReleaseRecently (May 13), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Attorney-General’s (AG) Chambers’ Drafting Section Administration Team, as the April recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award (…
Cultural Stakeholder Conference
- Press ReleaseOn May 15, the Department of Culture will host its 2nd Annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference, which will bring together key members if the island’s artistic and creative community.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest…
Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022
- Press ReleaseOn behalf of the Government, please see the below response to Governor Rena Lalgie’s announcement yesterday (May 12):
A Government spokesperson said: “We have received the correspondence from the Governor regarding her decision…
February 2022 RSI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales Index.
February’s retail sales volume fell 4.4% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales revenue remained the same as the previous year (February…
Town Hall Meeting
- Press ReleaseLast evening (May 12), Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Premier and Minister were joined by Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) President Chris…
February 2022 CPI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the February 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In February 2022, consumers paid…
Statement from the Governor - The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022
- Press ReleaseThere has been much discussion about reforming cannabis laws. There have also been some misunderstandings. So I wanted to try and clarify what is happening.
The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was re-introduced to the House of…
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