Retail Sales Publication – July 2023
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached).
July’s retail sales volume increased 3.0 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an…
Skills Development Programme Graduation - Remarks from Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Lt. Col Burch
- Press ReleaseGood morning, ladies and gentlemen, family and friends. It is with immense pleasure that I stand before you today to highlight the successful participants in the Skills Development Programme.
This ceremony marks…
Bermuda Public School Teachers Complete Mathematics Lead Practitioner Programme
- Press ReleaseA cohort of 15 Bermuda Public School Math Teachers have been recognized for completing a professional development programme. Lead Practitioner (LP)accreditation is a professional learning process that drives improvement by…
Christmas & New Year's Waste Collection Schedule
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of the upcoming waste and recycling collection day changes over the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.
Christmas and Boxing Day
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Frequently Asked Questions for Technical Guidance Published for the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Bermuda published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with respect to the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 (“the Act”).
The purpose of the FAQs is to assist entities in determining if and when…
Minister Michael Weeks Leads Crucial Simulation Addressing Russian Aircraft Emergency Landing in Bermuda
- Press Release"The gravity of this exercise cannot be overstated," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, as he addressed a multi-agency, day-long tabletop exercise simulating a response by Bermuda in the event a Russian-registered aircraft is…
Festive Cheer Unveiled at Crow Lane Roundabout in Paget
- Press Release"This collaborative effort embodies the spirit of unity within our Ministry," remarked Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, about a Ministry initiative to spread Christmas cheer.
The…
CARICOM’s Draft Gender Strategy and The Forty-Sixth Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) on Gender
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker,
I rise this morning as Minister responsible for gender affairs to share with this Honourable House and the public the goal that CARICOM is working towards to coordinate and accelerate efforts for achieving…
The Government’s Offer to Support Travelling Students Surpasses Expectations
- Press ReleaseFollowing the recent announcement that the Government frequent flyer points were offered to students travelling abroad for education, there has been an overwhelming response, reaching full capacity and surpassing expectations. The program is now…
Update on Road Paving & Equipment
- Ministerial StatementGood Morning, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, on numerous occasions I have risen in this Honourable House to provide updates on the continuing roadwork projects across the Island – namely the BELCO…