Coronavirus Update 31 March 2022
- Press ReleaseSadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the…
Department of Workforce Development - Local and Overseas Scholarships 2022
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Workforce Development is committed to supporting young people in their career and educational development, both locally and overseas. In the fiscal year 2021/22, the Department supported a total of 34 students for overseas…
Press Statement Cabinet Office
- Press ReleaseThe Cabinet Office announced today that Premier David Burt has invited Her Excellency the Governor to revoke the appointment of the Hon. Renee Ming JP MP as a Minister. Pending the appointment of a substantive Minister, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert…
COVID-19 vaccinations after March 31
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health reminds the public that the Pier 6 vaccination centre will close on March 31.After March 31, free vaccines will continue to be available at the Hamilton Health Center. The Ministry of Health will continue the fourth…
Government Awards Grants to Community Clubs
- Press ReleaseSeven community organisations were awarded monetary grants from the Bermuda Government's Confiscated Assets and Capital Development Grant Programme.
Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented cheques to sports…
December 2021 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseOn Thursday, 22 March, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2021 Retail Sales Index.
December’s retail sales fell 8.8% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales decreased to an estimated $113.…
Coronavirus Update 28 March 2022
- Press ReleaseSince the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4929 test results, and 102 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.0%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Wednesday: 35 positive out of…
Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors to Take Place on March 29th
- Press ReleaseOn Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer Internet Day. This event is free and will take…
December 2021 Consumer Price Index Report
- Press ReleaseOn Thursday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the December 2021 Consumer Price Index (attached) publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In December 2021, consumers…
Protection of Sharks and the Giant Manta Ray
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government’s strategy to improve the protection of sharks.
Mr. Speaker, Let me first address the burning question that I am sure is on many…