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Ministry of Home Affairs Continues CARICOM Conversation with Launch of “The Story of US” Public Awareness Campaign

The Ministry of Home Affairs today launched The Story of US, a public engagement campaign designed to support informed national dialogue on Bermuda’s application for full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

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Ignite and BOPP host pitching competition for Blue Entrepreneurs

The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme (BOPP) and Ignite Bermuda partnered to host the BOPP Blue Economy Grant Pitch competition at Ignite’s Hamilton headquarters on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The competition was open to the current cohort…

Minister Weeks Reacts to Fatal Shooting in Southampton on Sunday

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, stated: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life in this latest act of gun violence. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones as they face this life-altering loss. 

Healthcare Workers Trained to Spot and Respond to Domestic Abuse

The Ministry of Health, together with the Centre Against Abuse and the United Kingdom Health Security Agency, recently completed a three‑day “Train the Trainers” course led by IRISi. IRISi is a UK charity that helps health systems respond better…

November 2025 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2025 Retail Sales Index publication. 

November’s volume of retail sales index decreased 1.7 per cent compared to last year.  In value…

November 2025 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ November 2025 Consumer Price Index.

In summary, consumers paid 2.6 per cent more in November 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and…

44th Annual Sports Awards: Elevating Sports Together

Mr. Speaker, On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, proudly hosted the 44th Annual Sports Awards at the…

Updates on the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to continue reporting on Bermuda’s Economic Development Strategy 2023–2027, following my previous reports on Strategic Priority 1: Local and International Business Retention and Expansion and on…

October 2025 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ October 2025 Consumer Price Index (attached).

In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in October 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket…

October 2025 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

October’s volume of retail sales index decreased 7.0 per cent…