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Minister Weeks – CCTV Town Hall

Good evening everyone.

I want to begin by welcoming all of you ,and thanking you for taking the time to come out tonight. I genuinely appreciate it. This town hall is important because…

High Demand at Travel Health Clinic: Public Urged to Plan Ahead

The Department of Health is advising the public that the Travel Health Clinic continues to experience exceptionally high demand for consultations and travel-related vaccinations. Due to the nature of many vaccines, which require multiple doses…

Minister encourages residents to have their say on Cost of Living

As the Ministry of Home Affairs continues to advance the Government’s Cost of Living agenda, residents are encouraged to weigh in on recommendations derived from research and industry feedback by participating in four key surveys that launched…

February 2025 Retail Sales Index

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

February’s volume of retail sales index increased 0.6 per cent compared to last year.…

February 2025 Consumer Price Index

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

In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in February 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket…

Opening of Harmony Terrace East Residences - Remarks By: Premier David Burt

Good Afternoon, Deputy Premier; Chair of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, MP Chris Famous; Bermuda Housing Corporation board member, MP Emily Gail Dill; former Minister, Lt. Col David Burch; Bermuda Housing Corporation CEO and General Manager…

Opening of Harmony Terrace East Residences - Remarks By: The Hon. Zane J DeSilva, JP MP

Good afternoon, everyone.

Thank you for joining us today. I am pleased to officially open Harmony Terrace East, the third phase of the Harmony Club campus redevelopment.

Ministerial Statement: Clarification on Legal Status of Cannabis Possession

Madame President, I rise today to speak briefly on a matter that has drawn much media and public attention. That is the issue of cannabis use and regulation.

Madame President, while the Government is…

Cybersecurity in Fintech: EDD's Webinar Series to Address Regulations, Risk, and Best Practices

The Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to announce the next instalment in its Fintech Webinar Series 2025 on Friday, 4 July 2025, at 12:00 PM. This event will spotlight blockchain innovation through a live…

Tax & Duty Reductions Take Effect From July 1, 2025

The Ministry of Finance advises that the first phase of the tax and duty reductions announced in the 2025 Budget Statement takes effect today, July 1. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, stated, “…