Public Services interruption due to BIU Meeting
- Press ReleaseThe public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) membership meeting taking place Friday September 5, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., there will be an interruption in public services.
Specifically, there…
Department of Health Advances Interoperability with Successful Workshop
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Health, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), completed a two-day workshop introducing a new digital tool that will make it easier for healthcare providers to share immunization information. The FHIR (…
Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship Reintroduced as Government Awards Overseas Scholarships
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships. Six students were awarded $10,000 each to pursue studies in areas essential to Bermuda'…
Premier Burt - 2025 Labour Day Message
- Press ReleaseLabour Day is a day to honour the workers of Bermuda. It reminds us of the strength of the labour movement and the courage of those who fought for fairness and justice. The rights we stand on today were not given freely. They were demanded,…
Labour Day Message - Remarks by the Minister of Economy and Labour
- Press ReleaseGood morning, Brothers and Sisters, and Happy Labour Day!
Today, we celebrate the workers of Bermuda, whose dedication and tireless commitment has contributed to the…
April 2025 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
April’s volume of retail sales index increased 3.6 per cent compared to last year. In…-
April 2025 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics' April 2025 Consumer Price Index (attached).
In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in April 2025 than a year ago for the basket of goods and…
BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme Graduation
- Press ReleaseGood evening, guests, members of the BEDC team, proud families and friends, and most importantly, our student entrepreneurs—welcome.
As the Minister of Economy and Labour, it is a…
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Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories
- Press ReleaseEffective September 1st, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending November…
Parks Commission to Review Public Feedback on Southlands Park Draft Plan
- Press ReleaseToday, a Ministry of Public Works and Environment spokesperson said, "The public consultation period for the draft management plan for Southlands Park has now concluded.
"The Ministry extends its sincere thanks to all individuals and…
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