Public Consultation – Draft Blue Prosperity Plan
- Press ReleaseMembers of the public are invited to participate in three upcoming consultation events aimed at providing information and receiving valuable feedback on the creation of Bermuda’s Draft Blue Prosperity Plan.
These events will take place on…
Garbage collection advisory: Public Holiday & National Day of Mourning
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Public Holiday & National Day of Mourning on Monday, 19 September 2022, household waste that would usually be collected on that day will be collected on Tuesday, 20…
Public Holiday - September 19, 2022
- Press ReleaseToday, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, has made a Proclamation declaring Monday, 19th September a Public Holiday to coincide with the National Day of Mourning and the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.…
June 2022 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the June 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In June 2022, Consumers paid 4.7 per cent…
Joint Session of the Legislature
- Press ReleaseGovernment announced today that there is to be a Joint Session of the Legislature on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Led by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, MPs and Senators will have…
Remembering September 11, 2001
- Press ReleaseToday, the Cabinet Office paused to remember all who lost their lives on September 11th, in the Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
And a Cabinet Office spokesperson encouraged the…
Minister Comments on Fatal Stabbing Incident This Morning
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said today: “Yet another incident of violence has occurred in our country, and I send out my condolences to the victim’s family.
“I also wish the second stabbing victim who…
Minister Commends Government’s Emergency Services and Residents for Hurricane Response
-The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks stated: "By all accounts, Hurricane Earl passed the Island early this morning without significant incident.
“I want to thank our emergency services, including our Police, Regiment,…
Bermuda Observances for HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Press ReleaseA Government spokesperson has confirmed that in keeping with the protocol on the passing of the Sovereign, the UK and the Overseas Territories have entered a period of National Mourning.
Earlier today at Government House, there was a 21-…
Ministry and Department of Education Back to School Pre-Return Testing Update
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry and Department of Education would like to remind parents and students that pre-return COVID testing commences today.
Negative results dated between September 9-11, 2022, are required to allow for in-class learning…
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