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Bermuda Government Holiday Programming

In keeping with the festive season, the Government of Bermuda is inviting residents to tune in over the Christmas period to view special holiday programming. 

Featured on the Government’s television station, CITV, the line up of…

Minister Hayward - 2nd Quarter 2023 GDP and Economic Performance

Good Day to Members of the media and the listening public.

I am happy to share that Bermuda's economy continues to expand and demonstrate positive economic performance. During the 2nd quarter of…

July 2023 Consumer Price Index

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2023 CPI from the Department of Statistics today.

In summary, consumers paid 2.8 per cent more in July 2023 than a year ago for…

Retail Sales Publication – July 2023

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2023 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

July’s retail sales volume increased 3.0 per cent compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales increased to an…

Skills Development Programme Graduation - Remarks from Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Lt. Col Burch

 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, family and friends. It is with immense pleasure that I stand before you today to highlight the successful participants in the Skills Development Programme. 

This ceremony marks…

Bermuda Public School Teachers Complete Mathematics Lead Practitioner Programme

  A cohort of 15 Bermuda Public School Math Teachers have been recognized for completing a professional development programme. Lead Practitioner (LP)accreditation is a professional learning process that drives improvement by…

Christmas & New Year's Waste Collection Schedule

The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of the upcoming waste and recycling collection day changes over the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.

Christmas and Boxing Day 

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Frequently Asked Questions for Technical Guidance Published for the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax

Today, the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Bermuda published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with respect to the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 (“the Act”).

The purpose of the FAQs is to assist entities in determining if and when…

Minister Michael Weeks Leads Crucial Simulation Addressing Russian Aircraft Emergency Landing in Bermuda

"The gravity of this exercise cannot be overstated," said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, as he addressed a multi-agency, day-long tabletop exercise simulating a response by Bermuda in the event a Russian-registered aircraft is…

Festive Cheer Unveiled at Crow Lane Roundabout in Paget

"This collaborative effort embodies the spirit of unity within our Ministry," remarked Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, about a Ministry initiative to spread Christmas cheer.

The…