Schools to Reopen Monday, November 3 Following Hurricane Melissa
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Education is advising that all public and private schools will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, 3 November 2025, following safety inspections and clean-up efforts completed after Hurricane Melissa.
Minister of…
The Ministry of Home Affairs Launches “The Affordable Bermuda Basket”
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Home Affairs today announced the launch of the Affordable Bermuda Basket, a cost of living initiative under the Government’s Affordable Bermuda Agenda, introduced on October 9th, 2025.
The initiative will run…
June 2025 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the June 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
June’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.8 per cent compared to…
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June 2025 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ June 2025 Consumer Price Index (attached).
In summary, consumers paid 1.7 per cent more in June 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket of…
Ferry Services Resume Today
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Marine & Ports Services advises that ferry operations have resumed today with the following schedule updates:
Blue Route resumed service with the 1:30 PM departure from Hamilton. Pink Route resumed service with the 3:45…
Public Bus Service Resumes with Temporary Route Adjustments
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Public Transportation advises that public bus service resumed at 1:00 PM today.
Due to utility-related obstructions, several routes have been temporarily adjusted:
Routes 1 and 7 are now operating…
Reminder: Updated Work Permit Policy Takes Effect November 1, 2025
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds the public that the updated Work Permit Policy 2025 will take effect on 1 November 2025.
The revised policy modernises Bermuda’s immigration framework to ensure transparency, fairness, and…
EMO - All Clear at 12NOON
- Press ReleaseEarlier this morning, (Oct. 31), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive meeting to get the latest update on post Hurricane Melissa and to assess the…
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Morning EMO Video Update - 8.00 am
- Press ReleaseFollowing the 6.00 am (and final) Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) update, please note the latest Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) update from the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP.
Video update here: EMO Update 8.00 a…
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Evening EMO Video Update - 1.45 am
- Press ReleaseFollowing the midnight Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecast, please note the latest Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) update from the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP.
The Minister is joined by the Director of the…
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