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Premier Presentation to Jah-Nhai Perinchief

Recently (April 29), Premier David Burt presented local track star Jah-Nhai Perinchief with a $25,000 cheque to assist the young athlete in his continued sports endeavours.

 The public will be aware that the Bermudian triple-jumper…

The Mirrors Programme Launches the “60 Day Act of Kindness” Challenge

The Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, is pleased to launch the Mirrors’ 60 Day Act of Kindness challenge.

 On Good Friday, Mirrors took part in the 'Pause…

2 Wheels 4 Wheel 1 Road for Everyone

The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to extend it condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one on our roads this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The month of May is upon us, and…

Minister Hayward Joins BTA for Joint Hotelier Stakeholder Meeting

Recently, the Minister of Economy & Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) for a joint hotelier stakeholder meeting hosted at Rosewood Bermuda.

This meeting is a follow-up to one held at the…

Annex II and Forum for Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) Conclusion

Following a positive formal decision by OECD Forum for Harmful Tax Practices, Bermuda anticipates removal from EU’s Annex II

In November 2021, the OECD’s Forum for Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) issued Bermuda with an urgent recommendation…

Bermuda’s Surplus on Trade with Non-Residents Reaches $217 Million

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the 2021 Q4 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics. 

The Minister explained, “…

Deputy Governor Swearing-In

Earlier today, Mr. Tom Oppenheim was Sworn-In as the new Deputy Governor of Bermuda.

Minister of National Security – Statement following Explosion in Southampton

Following a briefing from the Incident Commander from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Bermuda Police Service, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, said, “I was shocked to learn of the horrific incident which occurred in…

2021 Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Quarter 4, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication. 

 Minister Hayward explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the Real GDP…

Bermuda’s 4th Quarter Economic Performance

Good morning to the media and the people of Bermuda.

Bermuda’s economy continued to trend in a positive direction in the 4th quarter of 2021 capping a year of strong economic growth.

4th Quarter GDP…