Tabling of the Plan to End Homelessness

Mr. Speaker,

Launching the Government Public Service Scholarships

Mr Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to inform this Honourable House of the launch

Enhanced Benefits for the Government Employee Health Insurance Scheme

Madam Acting Speaker, I rise today to advise this Honourable House of important enhancements to the benefits provided under the Go

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  • December 2021 Retail Sales Index

    - Press Release

    On Thursday, 22 March, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2021 Retail Sales Index. 

    December’s retail sales fell 8.8% compared to last year.  In value terms, retail sales decreased to an estimated $113.…

  • Coronavirus Update 28 March 2022

    - Press Release

    Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4929 test results, and 102 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.0%.

    These results are from testing done on:

    ·Wednesday:  35 positive out of…

  • Safer Internet Day for Bermuda’s Seniors to Take Place on March 29th

    - Press Release

    On Tuesday, March 29th, the Island’s seniors will once again be provided with an opportunity to learn important skills like posting, liking, tweeting, and commenting during our annual Safer Internet Day. This event is free and will take…

  • December 2021 Consumer Price Index Report

    - Press Release

    On Thursday, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the December 2021 Consumer Price Index (attached) publication from the Department of Statistics.

    The Minister explained, “In December 2021, consumers…

  • Protection of Sharks and the Giant Manta Ray

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government’s strategy to improve the protection of sharks.

    Mr. Speaker, Let me first address the burning question that I am sure is on many…

  • Update on School COVID Phases – Living Safely with COVID in Schools

    - Ministerial Statement

    In early 2020, the full impact of COVID on our country could not have been foretold. The global pandemic brought on by the COVID-19 virus forced us to shelter in place while learning and schooling as we knew it would not be the same. In short…

  • Fairmont Southampton Hotel Redevelopment – An Update

    - Ministerial Statement

    Mr. Speaker, in a Statement to this Honourable House on 4th February, I began this Session setting out for Honourable Members that this year of 2022 is a critical year for tourism recovery. Mr. Speaker in that Statement I…

  • Coronavirus Update – March 24 2022

    - Press Release

    “Sadly, Bermuda has had another coronavirus related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”

    Since the last update, the Ministry of Health…

  • Delay in Preschool and Primary School Registration Responses

    - Press Release

    The Department of Education wishes to advise the public that there has been a delay in issuing acceptance / non-acceptance letters for Pre and Primary schools for the September 2022-2023 school year.

    Acceptance/Non-Acceptance letters will…

  • The Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Approved

    - Press Release

    The Ministry of Health announces that the Bermuda Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (BACIP) has approved the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those who had their third dose more than five months ago.

    The…