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Retail Sales Publication - August 2022

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2022 Retail Sales Index.

August’s retail sales decreased 4.8 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $100.5 million.

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September 2022 Consumer Price Index

Consumers paid 5.1 per cent more in September 2022 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2022 CPI from the…

The Minister of Transport Welcomes the MSC Seascape

The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert led a small Bermuda delegation on board the MSC Seascape on Saturday morning to welcome Captain Francesco Di Palma, officers, crew and passengers on its inaugural visit to Bermuda. The…

Career Opportunities Available at Hospitality Recruitment Drive

“In keeping with Bermuda’s National Jobs Strategy and Youth Employment Strategy, we must continue to engage with our hospitality stakeholders to ensure that the employment of Bermudians remains a priority,” said the Minister of Economy and Labour…

Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme Encourages Additional Feedback in Extended Consultation Period

There is still time to provide feedback on the Draft Blue Prosperity Plan! The consultation period for the Draft Plan ends on 31 December, so make sure to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of Bermuda’s Ocean.

The…

Westgate Inmates Praised for Graduating from Anti-Violence Programme

"Your graduation from this programme is further proof that one can overcome adversity and deep pain – even while incarcerated," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, to seven male graduates of the Life Minus Violence programme…

Minister of Home Affairs Participates in Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit

Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 2nd Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit held on the 29 and 30 of November. 

Created in 2021 to accelerate the adoption of a new…

Zone In Youth Forum

“We are committed to engaging directly with our young people to hear about the issues and matters that are most important to them,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell in announcing a series of upcoming youth…

32 Months Ago

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, 32 months ago a State of Emergency was put in place in Bermuda on 1 April 2020. This followed the arrival in Bermuda of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 on 18 March 2022. The Government deemed it…

Minister Condemns Violent Act at Primary School

"Ensuring that our students, teachers and school zones are kept safe is a paramount priority," said the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, following an incident that occurred this afternoon on the Northlands Primary School grounds.

The…