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Ministry of Finance institutes relief measures

In taking note of the current economic conditions, the announcement of the 14 day 'shelter in place' and the possible social consequences, the Bermuda Government will immediately institute several temporary emergency measures…

Charter Flight to Repatriate Bermuda Residents and U.S. Nationals

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that Travel Edge, working with the Bermuda Government, the U.S. Consulate and Delta Air Lines, has arranged for Bermuda residents and U.S. Nationals to be flown home.  

At 10:00 am on…

Unemployment Benefit update

Good Day:

I am pleased to begin my remarks by informing the public that the first payments to applicants for the Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit have been made.  The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports in…

January 2020 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the January 2020 Retail Sales Index.

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 0.8 per cent in January,…

January 2020 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Department of Statistics issued the January 2020 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

In January 2020 consumers paid 1.0 per cent more for the CPI basket of goods and services than they did in…

2 April COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt

Good afternoon.

Today I’m joined by the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and the Minister of Education.

My remarks today will cover my daily update, regarding test results for COVID-19, I will then discuss a few…

Update – Public Education Schools

Good Evening,

This evening, I will share information with our education family and the community, concerning what is expected for students, and school staff during the weeks of April 6th and 13th, 2020

I will start first with the:…

1 April COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt

Good afternoon, to the listening and watching public.

Today I'm joined by the Minister of National Security, the Minister of Health, and the Chief Medical Officer. Also, the Commissioner of Police and the Acting Commander of the Royal…

National Address by Premier David Burt, JP, MP

Good afternoon.

Amidst the noise of today’s continuous cycle of information through social media, online news and even traditional news outlets, the decision-making process can become clouded in a fog of opinions and conflicting views. The…

Public Reminder of Illegal Dumping

The Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Parks wishes to remind the public that illegal dumping is considered an offence under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987 and its amendments.

This reminder comes after the Ministry recently…