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June 2019 Retail Sales Index Report

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the June 2019 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of…

Minister of Tourism and Transport Attends Monaco Yacht Show

The Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon. Zane DeSilva recently travelled to Monte Carlo, Monaco to attend the Monaco Yacht Show.

The purpose of this trip for the Ministry of Tourism and Transport was to introduce the new Superyacht…

Dellwood Middle School Staff Voice Concerns

The Department of Education was made aware of a list of ongoing concerns from Dellwood Middle School staff on Thursday, 3 October, 2019. Concerns expressed related to staffing, instructional areas, supplies, IT and the physical facility.

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Statement by the Hon. Premier on the passing of Mr. Walton Brown JP MP

"Totally devastated..." said Premier David Burt today upon learning the news of the untimely passing of former Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown.

"My personal association with Walton goes back many years and I learned so much from him…

Obtaining Slate for Post-Hurricane Repairs

The Government is aware of, and concerned about, the plight of homeowners who have lost roofs and suffered damages as a result of Hurricane Humberto. As a result of the recent storm, a number of steps have been taken to determine sites that could…

Tipping Fees

“An increase implemented late and without proper notice…” said Public Works Minister, Lt. Col David Burch today following complaints from landscapers and members of the public regarding the recently implemented increase in…

Ministry of Education Salutes All Bermuda Public School Teachers

The Ministry of Education wishes to salute all Bermuda School Teachers for World Teacher’s Day (observed 5 October, 2019).

Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain said, “I wish to personally salute all of our teachers for World…

Gombey Festival

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo JP, MP, is encouraging the community to attend the upcoming 2019 Bermuda International Gombey Festival Showcase.

The annual festival which is hosted by the…

Nomination Day – Extraordinary Municipal Elections, St. George

At the close of nominations today for the extraordinary elections being held in St. George, there were two nominations. They are:

An advanced poll for travellers and incapacitated voters will be held on 10…

Open Data Focus Groups

The E-Commerce Advisory Board Open Data Sub-Committee is very interested in learning how Open Data might be beneficial to the community and what data sets would be deemed most beneficial for access. Open Data refers to making Government…