April 2017 Retail Sales publication
- Press ReleaseRetail sales in April 2017 increased 2.3 per cent above the $92.7 million recorded in April 2016. Five of the seven sectors experienced increases in sales revenue with service stations recording the largest increase in sales receipts of 9.9 per…
Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours List, 2017
- Press ReleaseHer Majesty the Queen, has recognised the following people in her annual Birthday Honours List:
Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour awardees:
Ms. Leleath Gloria Bailey, JP
Dr. William Cooke
Mrs. Cynthia S. Cox
…Queen's Birthday Honours 2017
- Press ReleaseGovernment House is pleased to announce that Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2017 Birthday Honours List.
The honour is in…
Ministry launches Tax Information Reporting Portal
- Press ReleaseThe Bermuda Government launched a new Tax Information Reporting Portal today - an important and necessary initiative arising out of new international requirements.
The Ministry of Finance is taking steps to ensure Bermuda is in compliance…
Government provides update on fuel spill recovery.
-The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wishes to update the public on the gasoline spill that occurred at the RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd facility, Ferry Reach on 27 March 2017.
Monitoring from the four new…
Minister's New Scholarships and Awards Committee
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Education, the Hon. N. H. Cole Simons JP, MP is pleased to announce a scholarships and awards committee to oversee the selection process and recommend recipients for the Ministry of Education's new offerings of scholarships…
Ferry Advisory for Monday Holiday - June 2017
-Please note the ferry services provided for "National Heroes' Day" Public Holiday on the Monday 19th June.
Blue Route
Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard
Orange Route…
Education Minister Congratulates New Teachers
- Press ReleaseThis week, the Minister of Education, the Hon. N. H. Cole Simons, JP, MP attended the BTIP Induction Ceremony for the 19 teachers who recently completed the two-year Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme. Mentors are assigned to ensure that during…
General Election 2017
- Press ReleaseThe Parliamentary Registrar advises the public that, His Excellency the Governor Mr. John Rankin CMG, has issued a writ of election for a General Election to take place on 18 July, 2017.
Registration for this election will close on…HIV Awareness Month an Opportunity to “Know your Status, Get Tested”.
-During the month of June, the Ministry of Health and Seniors is observing HIV Awareness Month. In 2016, six persons in Bermuda were diagnosed with HIV and all reported sexual contact as their risk. Since 2004, fewer than 10 new HIV infections…
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