Census Update: 28.7% Of Assessment Numbers

In providing an update on the progress of the 2016 e-Census data collection to date, the Premier said that of 23rd June, 10,288 or 28.7% of assessment numbers have been accounted for which includes a combination of residential, vacant, derelict and commercial assessment numbers.

Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Premier Michael Dunkley said, “I rise to inform the Members of this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda of the progress of the 2016 e-Census data collection to date.

“As of 23rd June, 10,288 or 28.7% of assessment numbers have been accounted for which includes a combination of residential, vacant, derelict and commercial assessment numbers. This is substantial progress which indicates that the census data collection is ahead of schedule.

The Premier added, “This is a national undertaking and requires the support of all residents.

“In this regard, I take this opportunity to thank all households who have completed their questionnaires and to remind residents that participation in the 2016 Census is mandatory and our civic duty. It should only take approximately 5-10 minutes per person.”

The Premier’s full statement follows below:

Good morning Mr. Speaker:

I rise to inform the Members of this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda of the progress of the 2016 e-Census data collection to date. As of 23rd June, 10,288 or 28.7% of assessment numbers have been accounted for which includes a combination of residential, vacant, derelict and commercial assessment numbers. This is substantial progress which indicates that the census data collection is ahead of schedule.

Mr. Speaker, I am also positioned to report the progress geographically. Paget, Pembroke and Smith parishes have the highest completion rates. At the census district [CD] level, the CD with the highest completion rate is in the City of Hamilton and the CD with the lowest completion rate is in Sandys [Annex 1].

Mr. Speaker, today is the second day of the e-Census extension; the deadline is now July 13, 2016. Residents who have yet to complete their census questionnaire for their households are asked to do so by either:

• using the password on the e-Census letter mailed to them to complete their household’s questionnaire online;
• calling the Department of Statistics to complete their household’s questionnaire over the phone; or
• visiting the Department of Statistics to complete their household’s questionnaire in-person.

If your household has not yet received the e-Census letter, please email the following information to statsupport1@gov.bm using the Subject ‘e-Census Password Request’ to obtain your e-Census password:

• Full Name
• Home Address
• Assessment Number [if known]

If further assistance is needed, the public should call the e-Census Helpline on 297-7761 [option 1] on weekdays between 10:00am and 8:30pm or weekends between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

Mr. Speaker, this is a national undertaking and requires the support of all residents. In this regard, I take this opportunity to thank all households who have completed their questionnaires and to remind residents that participation in the 2016 Census is mandatory and our civic duty. It should only take approximately 5-10 minutes per person.

Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to extend my appreciation to the Director of the Department of Statistics, Mrs. Melinda Williams, and her team of Statisticians and support staff for their flexible approach to the data collection process in order to maximize customer satisfaction. Although not planned, staff have completed over 1,000 telephone interviews and approximately 375 in-person interviews.

I wish to also thank the people of Bermuda for their support of this initiative of national importance, Because People Count.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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