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EMO Meeting: Hurricane Preparedness

A general agency meeting was held yesterday ( 28 August) at BUEI for the more than 65 agencies that are members of the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) to provide an update on the latest hurricane forecast for this season and some of the web…

Minister Releases May 2019 Retail Sales Index

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

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

Minister Releases Quarter 1, 2019 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product

Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, released the Quarter 1, 2019 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for inflation,…

Minister Foggo Congratulates Bermuda Athlete Jessica Lewis

The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports wishes to congratulate Bermuda athlete Jessica Lewis for her gold medal win in the 400m at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Peru. Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has also claimed her second medal at…

Pending Judicial Review: Principal Staffing and Recruitment

Earlier today, 27 August, the Department of Education informed parents, principals, teachers, school staff, and education stakeholders (including the Bermuda Public Service Union [BPSU] and Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT]), about the effect of a…

Minister Releases May 2019 Consumer Price Index

Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the May 2019 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

The Minister explained, “In May 2019 consumers paid 0.3 per cent more for…

Community Volunteers Needed for Mirrors Junior Camp

Mirrors is appealing for community volunteers to assist in Mirrors’ six-day Junior Forum SuperCamp for middle school students. The camp will give 60 middle school students an incredible opportunity to develop their socio-emotional skills using…

Ministry of Education Addresses Claims of Unsafe Conditions at Clearwater Middle School

The Ministry of Education wishes to first and foremost reassure Clearwater Middle School teachers, staff, students and parents that the safety and well-being of children and school staff remain their priority. The Ministry also wishes to assure…

2019 Q1 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the 2019 Q1 Balance of Payments & International Investment Position publication from the Department of Statistics (attached).

The Minister explained, “…

Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert JP, MP, released the 2019 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs publication from the Department of Statistics.

Minister Furbert said, “The Employment Briefs…