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Revision to Work Permit Policy: Closed Categories Jobs

The Department of Immigration wishes to advise the public of the following additions to the list of occupational categories that are now included under Closed Category Jobs per Section 3.6 of the currently published Work Permit…

Minister of Labour Press Conference Statement 2 November

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this press conference.

As you are aware the current economic crisis resulting from the Covid-19 Pandemic has led to an unprecedented…

COVID-19 Update 2 November

There were 2561 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 30th October through 1st November, and seven were positive for COVID-19.  The new cases are all classified as imported.

First Quarter 2020 GDP by Expenditure

The Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the Quarter 1, 2020 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure from the Department of Statistics today.

Minister Furbert further said, “After adjusting…

2019 Gross Domestic Product Report

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the 2019 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) publication from the Department of Statistics (attached). 
The Minister explained, “The Bermuda economy grew by 3.6…

Central Terminal Kiosk Temporarily Closed

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk will close at 3:00 pm today (Friday, October 30th) for repairs.

The kiosk is expected to resume normal operations tomorrow (Saturday…

Registrar General Clarifies Issuing of Death Certificates

The Registry General is today reminding the public of the process for obtaining a death certificate. In light of recent stories in the media, we would like to explain the process to avoid any unnecessary confusion for families," said…

Skyport Submits Request for $15 Million Payment

The Bermuda Airport Authority (BAA) recently confirmed that the L.F. Wade International Airport operator Skyport has submitted its latest minimum revenue guarantee certificate. 

An additional $15 million is now required to be paid by…

COVID-19 Update 30 October

Yesterday, there were 992 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from London on 24 October. This case is a…

Minister Hayward Update on One-Year Residential Certificate

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this press conference.

I am here today to say with confidence, that Government’s steadfast commitment to growing the economy through…