Government Statement Regarding Strike
- Press ReleaseA Government spokesman today advised that as there is no labour dispute any action taken, including any proposed work stoppage or strike is unlawful. Section 87 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act makes the…
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Attended the Family Centre's Youth Leadership Academy's Annual "Foundations Social Change Projects" Presentation
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently had the opportunity to attend The Family Centre's Youth Leadership Academy's Annual "Foundations Social Change Projects" Presentation.
Minister…
May 2021 Retail Sales Index - 11th Consecutive Month of Growth
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the May 2021 Retail Sales report, which indicated that the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 10.4% year-over-year.
May’s…
2021 Q1 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication
- Press Release“Bermuda’s trade with non-residents resulted in a $303 million surplus for the first quarter of 2021, increasing $98 million from a year ago. This increase was mainly due to a decrease in payments to non-residents which was larger than the fall…
Regulating Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda
- Press ReleaseGood day to all members of the media and the listening public.
"The horrific impact of plastic on the environment is a global issue. In the era of the manifested impact of climate change, Bermuda must consistently act to preserve its…
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April 2021 Retail Sales Index - 10th Consecutive Month of Growth
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the April 2021 Retail Sales report.
In April, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 23.3% year-over-year.
In value terms, retail… 
The Government of Bermuda’s Position on the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021
- Press ReleaseI take this opportunity to reiterate the Government of Bermuda’s position regarding the decertification procedure according to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 ("the Act").
The Act…
The Bright Start Programme 2021/2022
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Education is expanding the preschool Bright Start Programme for 3 year old children during the 2021/2022 school year.
This programme was introduced in alignment with Plan 2022 strategy 2.4, which calls for the…
Department of Workforce Development and the Bermuda Cricket Board Offer Employment Assistance Initiative
- Press ReleaseThrough a joint partnership with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Bermuda Cricket Board, individuals attending cricket matches will have the opportunity to complete a signup form provided as they enter, to obtain employment…
COVID-19 Update 24 August 2021
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Health received 9972 test results since the last update, and 42 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Thursday, August 19: 16…
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