Waste and Recycling Collection: Christmas 2024 & New Year 2025
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of upcoming waste and recycling collection day changes over the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
This year, Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on Wednesday, 25 December,…
Statement from Minister of National Security Michael Weeks on the murder of Khiry Furbert
- Press Release“I am deeply saddened and troubled to learn of the murder of Khiry Furbert, another senseless act of violence in our community. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Khiry’s entire family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.…
Government Launches Geographic Information System to Support Climate Change Study
- Press ReleaseThe Government of Bermuda has launched a Geographic Information System (GIS) designed to enhance understanding and inform action based on the findings of the recently published Climate Change and Its Impact on Bermuda Study. The public will…
August 2024 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2024 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
August's volume of retail sales index decreased 5.4 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales…-
August 2024 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics' August 2024 Consumer Price Index (attached).
"In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more in August 2024 than a year ago for the basket of goods and…
Minister of Transport Welcomes Sky Princess on Maiden Visit to Bermuda
- Press ReleaseOn Thursday, December 12th, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Transport, led a delegation onboard the Sky Princess to commemorate the vessel's inaugural visit to Bermuda with a ceremonial plaque exchange.
This marks the…
Step up, take the challenge: Launch of Uniformed Services Recruitment Campaign
- Press Release"This campaign is a call to all Bermudians to 'step up, take the challenge' and consider a fulfilling career in our uniformed services," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks.
The Ministry of National Security…
Bermuda Post Office Team Receives November 2024 Public Service Excellence Award
- Press ReleaseOn Friday, December 13th, the Government of Bermuda announced the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) Security Team as the November recipients of the monthly Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA). This distinguished team, including Richard Hazelwood,…
2025 Youth Employment Programmes Application Deadline Extended to December 31, 2024
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to announce that the application deadline for the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes (YEP) has been extended to December 31, 2024. All students aged 16 to 26 looking for summer employment are…
Government of Bermuda Prioritizes Animal Welfare After Diverted Passenger Plane Leaves Pigs Stranded at LF Wade Airport
- Press ReleaseOn Friday, December 13, a KLM passenger plane with 250 people and 100 pigs in crates travelling from Amsterdam to Mexico was unexpectedly diverted to Bermuda's LF Wade International Airport after noxious gases allegedly…
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