February 2022 RSI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales Index.
February’s retail sales volume fell 4.4% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales revenue remained the same as the previous year (February…
Town Hall Meeting
- Press ReleaseLast evening (May 12), Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Premier and Minister were joined by Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) President Chris…
February 2022 CPI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the February 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In February 2022, consumers paid…
Statement from the Governor - The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022
- Press ReleaseThere has been much discussion about reforming cannabis laws. There have also been some misunderstandings. So I wanted to try and clarify what is happening.
The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was re-introduced to the House of…
Premier David Burt - Fairmont Southampton Hotel Legislative Brief
- Press ReleaseMr Speaker, I am grateful for the presentation from the Honourable Member, the Minister of Tourism. His framing of this debate provides the ideal point from which I can turn to the fiscal aspects of this redevelopment.
Mr Speaker, Black’s…
Minister of National Security Statement Following Firearm Incidents
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, expressed his praise and concern following the second firearm incident to take place in only a few days.
Minister Weeks said, “I want to express my thanks to the off duty police…
Coronavirus Update 11 May 2022
- Press Release“I am saddened to report that we have had another coronavirus related death since our last update,” said Acting Minister of Health, the Hon Walter Roban. “I extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
Since the last…
Online Publication Touts Bermuda's Efforts In Preparing For Net Zero and Ambitions in Climate Risk Finance
- Press ReleaseA supplement touting Bermuda’s effort in preparing for net-zero and holding the Bermuda Risk Summit has been published in the Spring 2022 issue of Bermuda: Re+ILS online publication (see link here: Bermuda: Re+ILS digital edition).
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Premier - Town Hall Meeting
- Press ReleaseFollowing Friday’s House of Assembly passage of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022, Premier David Burt along with the Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell will host a town hall meeting on Thursday (May 12).
Premier Burt and…
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed Bermuda's A+ Sovereign Credit Rating
- Press ReleasePremier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E David Burt, JP, MP, today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed Bermuda's A+ Sovereign Credit Rating as well as Bermuda's A-1 short-term rating and its AA+…
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