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Bermuda Government’s Position on Independent Contractor Work Contracts

I take this opportunity to advise Employers against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts. The Ministry of Labour has received several reports from workers and members of the public about…

DWD Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Program

The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. 

As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the…

COVID-19 Update 1 November 2021

"Sadly, Bermuda has recorded three coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last…

Moody’s affirms Bermuda’s A2 ratings & Stable Outlook

Good afternoon everyone,

I would like to welcome the members of the media who are here today and thank them for participating in this press conference. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to those who tirelessly work to provide…

General Post Office to Open Saturdays

The Bermuda Post Office is pleased to announce that effective November 6th, 2021, until further notice, the Parcel Post section of the General Post Office in Hamilton will be opened from 8 am to 12 noon on Saturdays. 

This change…

COVID-19 Update 29 October 2021

"Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP.

Since the last update, the Ministry of…

Update on Harbour Road Repairs

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public that repairs to the section of Harbour Road located between Highwood Lane and Lover’s Lane in Paget continue to face significant delays. 

Initial delays resulted from long stretches of…

BPO Offers Drop-and-Deliver Service

As the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) continues to modernise and reinvent itself by offering services needed by local businesses, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office is pleased to advise the public that the BPO is now offering a Drop-and-Deliver…

COP26 and Climate Change Competition Winners

Good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

You will recall my October 13 invitation to our young students to share their thoughts on the issue of climate change with an international audience. I set out a…

Air Service Development – Boston Route

Good morning members of the media,

Recently there has been a focus on the announcement by an air carrier that they will not be servicing the Boston route this winter.

I know that many of our residents depend on this route for…