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Mid-Year Budget Review - 2024/25 Supplementary Funding

Good Morning Bermuda,

As Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors I am excited to share with you the additional services and programmes that our Ministry Departments will be developing and implementing to support Bermuda’s…

The Brussels Office showcases Bermudian artists as part of its 5-year anniversary

As part of its five-year anniversary celebration, the Government of Bermuda Brussels Office has added works by three Bermudian artists onto its walls. 

This initiative was in collaboration with the Department of Culture who has been…

Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs 2024

Good day to members of the media and the listening public; thank you for joining us today. 

As Minister for the Ministry of Economy and Labour, I am privileged to present the key findings from the 2024 Bermuda Job Market Employment…

Government Warns of False Messages Circulating

The Government of Bermuda is aware of a social media and WhatsApp message circulating false claims regarding the implementation of a national income tax and a mandatory survey. 

A Government spokesperson said today that the assertions…

Government Assures Public Amid U.S. Port Workers Strike: Supply Chain Remains Stable

The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform the public that it continues to closely monitor the strike of approximately 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)  in the US…

2024 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme Application Deadline Extended to October 15, 2024

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce an extension of the 2024 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme application deadline. Individuals must now submit their applications by October 15, 2024.

This extension provides an…

Condolences to the family of the late Rev. Dr. Erskine C. Simmons

Premier David Burt today expressed his condolences to the family of the late Rev. Dr. Erskine  C. Simmons, describing him as "..a tireless community servant...". Premier Burt said: "Dr. Simmons was a product of the AME Church in Bermuda…

Public Service Strategic Plan 2024/27

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present to this Honourable House, the Public Service Strategic Plan for the Period 2024 to 2027. Honourable Members will recall the earlier Government Reform plan for the period 2019 to 2023 was tabled…

Empowering Communities to Break the Cycle of Abuse

As part of the global observance of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Bermuda will officially launch its month-long campaign to raise awareness and promote community engagement in tackling the issue of domestic abuse. Under the theme, “Empowering…

Progress on Affordable Housing

Mr. Speaker, I rise to report on one of the most pressing challenges we as a country face - the shortage of affordable housing. In keeping with our pledge to the people of Bermuda, this Government has invested record sums into increasing the…