May 2022 CPI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In May 2022, consumers paid 3.7 per cent…
Coronavirus Update 10 August 2022
- Press ReleaseSince the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3973 test results, and 200 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5%.
These results are from testing done on:
Tuesday: 36 positive out of 823 results…
Update on Work from Bermuda Initiative
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to report that in the two years since launching the ‘Work from Bermuda’ (WFB) initiative on August 9th, 2020, The Government of Bermuda has received 1315 WFB applications, with 1127 approved.…
Update – Passport Processing Delays
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour can advise that the Department of Immigration continues processing passport applications and endeavours to complete and send them to Her Majesty's Post Office (HMPO) for printing as soon as possible.
The…
Minister Visits Smith’s Island Archaeology Site
- Press ReleaseOngoing archaeological and historical research into Bermuda’s history on Smith's Island is being conducted Dr. Michael Jarvis and archaeology students from the University of Rochester in New York and Bermudian volunteers.
Minister of…
Bermuda Parish Garden Competition 2022
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Health and the Grow.Eat.Save Programme has partnered with the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to launch an initiative to encourage residents and organisations to start their own…
Post Office Commemorative Stamps Honours St David’s Islanders and Native Community
- Press Release“It is critically important that we preserve the traditions and culture of our Native American ancestors, such as the Pow Wow, to remind all of Bermuda of this poignant and prominent part of our history,” said the Hon. Wayne Furbert JP, MP at the…
Government Launches Weekly Fintech Fridays Podcast
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce the launch of the weekly Fintech Fridays podcast. Introduced through the Economic Development Department (EDD), the podcast aims to demystify Fintech, its core concepts, and its importance…
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Bermuda’s 1st Quarter Economic Performance
- Press ReleaseRegarding Bermuda’s economic performance, I am pleased to report that in the 1st quarter of 2022, Bermuda's economy continues its positive trend, supported by the rebounding of tourism and strong consumer spending.
1st…
Department of Culture Emancipation Youth Creativity Winner
- Press ReleaseThe winner of the Department of Culture’s 2022 Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition is Zen Marley Mello, a 17-year-old CedarBridge Academy student, who won a $100 gift certificate for his submission of a video featuring an animated poem…
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