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Reminder: Red Tape Reduction Consultation is Open for Submissions

The public is reminded that there is still time to submit feedback in the “Red Tape Reduction Consultation”, which is currently live at www.forum.gov.bm. 

Last month, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP,…

Bermuda's Surplus on Trade with Non-Residents Reaches $361 Million

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2023 Q3 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication. 

Minister…

World Health Day April 7, 2024

On Sunday, April 7, countries globally will observe World Health Day.

World Health Day, held every year on April 7, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948 and each year focuses on a specific…

October 2023 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

October’s volume of retail sales decreased 4.6 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales…

Battery Road Development in St. David's

Ensuring that Bermudians have access to affordable housing is priority of the Government. It is a pledge in the 2023 Throne Speech, and funds have been earmarked in the 2024/25 Budget to increase Bermuda’s housing stock. Earlier today as a…

Department of Employee & Organizational Development advises of a technical anomaly affecting monthly employees and pensioners

The Government’s Department of Employee & Organizational Development (DE&OD) is again advising of a technical anomaly affecting monthly employees and pensioners. 

A DE&OD spokesperson said, “Although monthly employees and…

Premier Burt- Canon Nisbett Condolences

Premier David Burt today remembered the late Canon Thomas Nisbett OBE as “a man of strong character and convictions whose life story testifies to the triumph of right over might." 

Canon Nisbett was the first black…

Celebrating Social Work Month Workshop 'Empowering Social Workers' Facilitated by Dr. Vaughn Gay

To culminate celebrations for Social Work Month, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, and the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) hosted a 2-day workshop for social workers on March 27th and 28th, facilitated by Dr.…

Privacy Commissioner / Minister Hayward featured in latest This Week In Government Episodes

The public is encouraged to tune in to the latest episodes of This Week in Government, which features two insightful interviews - one with the Privacy Commissioner Mr. Alexander White and the other with the Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason…

UNESCO’s Visit to Bermuda: A Commitment to Heritage and Sustainable Development

“The UNESCO delegation’s recent visit represented a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to stimulate economic growth in the East End, while preserving our rich heritage,” said Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. the Hon. David A…