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Premier takes action on the cost of food - Duty eliminated on various essentials

As first promised in July, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt today introduced legislation to drop duty rates on a list of 21 essential goods.

Premier Burt said: “Since the House rose just before Cup Match, we have been working on…

Marsh Folly Horticulture Dumping Fee Waiver Extended

Following significant demand from members of the public after last week’s passage of Hurricane Fiona, the Ministry of Public Works has decided to extend its waiver of fees related to the commercial disposal of horticultural waste.

This…

Ministry Releases Annual Report on Drug and Alcohol Use in Bermuda

The annual Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN) Report, which provides data on the extent and pattern of drug use in Bermuda, is available online for the public to review. 

The report, produced by the Department of National Drug…

Public Health Emergency Update

Good morning and thank you for joining me today.

Earlier this week, I announced that the Government would extend the public health emergency for 30 days, expiring on 25 October 2022. An additional and final Extension Order for a further 37…

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport to Table Parish Councils Amendment Bill 2022

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced today that the Parish Councils Amendment Bill 2022 will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow, September 30, 2022.

Minister Peets said, “Parish Councils serve our…

Coronavirus Update 28 September 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2701 test results, and 32 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 2 positive out of 653 results…

Round Table Discussion on Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda

The Ministry of Economy and Labour will host a round table discussion entitled "Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda" on Thursday, 29 September, at 6:00 p.m. that will air live on Facebook, YouTube and CITV.…

2021 GDP Increases 5.4 Per Cent

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

Today, I am pleased to announce that the Bermuda economy grew 5.4 per cent in real terms to total $6.3 billion in 2021. Bermuda's Economy is rebounding strongly from the…

Public reminder – Watch this evening’s Facebook live presentation on water sector consultation

The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public to tune in to the Government of Bermuda Facebook page this evening, Wednesday, 28 September, for a live video presentation on its water sector consultation.

 From 6 p…

Update on face mask policy for Government buildings

The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that effective Tuesday, 20 September, the wearing of face masks in Government buildings was made optional. 

However, people with medical…