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Parish Primary School Proposal Decision Delay

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has released a statement to advise of a delay in the announcement of his decision regarding the proposal for parish primary schools.

Minister Rabain shared, “Initially, I indicated…

April 2021 Consumer Price Index

Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the April 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

The Minister explained, “In April 2021 consumers paid 0.9 % more than they did in…

COVID-19 Update - Premier's Remarks 29 June 2021

Good evening Bermuda,

I begin tonight by offering my heartfelt condolences to the families of Ra-Che Williams and Quan-Marley Lowe who lost their lives recently. It is saddening to lose any life in our community, but the loss of young life…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health's Remarks 29 June 2021

Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.

The Ministry of Health received 7048 test results since the last update, and four (4) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%. 

These results are from…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport's Remarks 29 June 2021

Good evening Bermuda,

For the purposes of this evening’s briefing, I will speak to the updated protocols for large group gatherings. As we advised the public recently, the responsibility for approving large group exemptions is now under my…

The Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal

I am pleased to have this opportunity to announce the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) that is established pursuant to the Employment Act 2000 which…

Minister Tinee Furbert Recognises Bermuda Pride organisation

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, has issued a statement recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be accepted for who you are. 

The…

Premier Burt and Cabinet to Meet Protestors

Noting the planned assembly on the grounds of the Cabinet Office tomorrow (29 June),  Premier David Burt today confirmed that he and the Cabinet will break from their scheduled meeting to greet those assembled.

Premier Burt said: “The…

November 2020 Labour Force Survey Report

Good Afternoon,

Today I am joined by the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward to highlight the 2020 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics, and to discuss Bermuda's labour and workforce market.

Minister…

Phase 2 training & Employment Initiatives

Thank you, Minister Furbert and good day to members of the media and the general public. 

It is evidently clear that prior to the pandemic Bermuda’s labour market was trending in a positive direction, with an increase in jobs and a…