Increase to Pensions Come Into Effect in September
- Press ReleasePremier David Burt today confirmed that the approved 2.75% increase to pensions will come into effect in September 2022 and will be backdated to August 16, 2021. The Premier said: “The Government is proud of its record of delivering for our…
BEDC’s Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator Graduation
- Press ReleaseGood evening
On behalf of the Government, I welcome you to tonight’s event celebrating your accomplishment. You have spent the last 13 weeks developing your strategic-growth plans which will propel you into the next phases of your…
British Virgin Islands Representatives Tour Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility
- Press Release"Bermuda has long been looked at as an example within the region for other islands to follow," said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, after three representatives from the government of the British Virgin Islands, touched…
13 Bermudians Successfully Complete a Global FinTech Education Programme
- Press Release13 Bermudians who took part in the 8-week global FinTech Education Programme received their completion certificates at a modest reception on August 11th.
The programme was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and…
Minister to Hold Discussions with Seniors
- Press Release"These past two years have been challenging for many, especially our seniors. Now that we are moving beyond the pandemic, we have planned a series of events focused on the needs and concerns of our seniors," said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP…
Ministry of Education Update On Funds for Back-to-School
- Press ReleaseAs announced by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last month, "The Government will provide $150 to parents and guardians for each student enrolled in public school. This funding assists with purchasing school essentials as we recognize…
Response to residents’ concerns over inmate escape
- Press ReleaseAn investigation is underway regarding the escape of inmate Mr. Antoine Anderson from the Farm facility.
This will include not only the circumstances of the escape but the risk assessments and reviews that were done that enabled him to be…
Government Is Committed to Addressing BELCO Emissions
- Press ReleasePlease see the following statement from the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, on Government's commitment to addressing the unacceptable situation area residents and businesses face from BELCO's emissions.
“I…
Reception Celebrates 135 Students from the 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes
- Press ReleaseYesterday (10 August), The Department of Workforce Development's 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes concluded with a reception celebrating 135 participating students.
The Summer Employment Programme assists students in…
May 2022 CPI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In May 2022, consumers paid 3.7 per cent…
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