December 2021 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseOn Thursday, 22 March, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2021 Retail Sales Index.
December’s retail sales fell 8.8% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales decreased to an estimated $113.…
Coronavirus Update 28 March 2022
- Press ReleaseSince the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4929 test results, and 102 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.0%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Wednesday: 35 positive out of…
Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors to Take Place on March 29th
- Press ReleaseOn Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer Internet Day. This event is free and will take…
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December 2021 Consumer Price Index Report
- Press ReleaseOn Thursday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the December 2021 Consumer Price Index (attached) publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In December 2021, consumers…
Protection of Sharks and the Giant Manta Ray
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government’s strategy to improve the protection of sharks.
Mr. Speaker, Let me first address the burning question that I am sure is on many…
Update on School COVID Phases – Living Safely with COVID in Schools
- Ministerial StatementIn early 2020, the full impact of COVID on our country could not have been foretold. The global pandemic brought on by the COVID-19 virus forced us to shelter in place while learning and schooling as we knew it would not be the same. In short…
Fairmont Southampton Hotel Redevelopment – An Update
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, in a Statement to this Honourable House on 4th February, I began this Session setting out for Honourable Members that this year of 2022 is a critical year for tourism recovery. Mr. Speaker in that Statement I…
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Coronavirus Update – March 24 2022
- Press Release“Sadly, Bermuda has had another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the Ministry of Health…
Delay in Preschool and Primary School Registration Responses
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Education wishes to advise the public that there has been a delay in issuing acceptance / non-acceptance letters for Pre and Primary schools for the September 2022-2023 school year.
Acceptance/Non-Acceptance letters will…
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The Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Approved
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health announces that the Bermuda Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (BACIP) has approved the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those who had their third dose more than five months ago.
The…
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