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C190 and Bermuda’s Effort to Eliminate Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

In pursuit of the elimination of violence and harassment in the workplace, on 26 October 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Labour Relations Manager participated in a webinar hosted by the International Labour Organisation's Decent Work…

Update on Work from Bermuda Initiative

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

One Year Work from Bermuda Certificate 

I am pleased to report that since the launch of the ‘Work from Bermuda’ (WFB) initiative on August 1st, 2020, The…

COVID-19 Briefing Minister of Health's Remarks 3 November 2021

Good afternoon.

Over the past few weeks, our COVID statistics have improved. Although we have reported coronavirus related deaths, we have also seen fewer active cases. While we cannot become complacent, I am optimistic that things will…

Speech from the Throne will be Virtual

The following statement was issued today by the Speaker of the House, the Hon. Dennis Lister, JP, MP.

The Convening of the next Session of the Legislature will be on Friday, 5 November 2021.

The Government’s…

COVID-19 Update 3 November 2021

"Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another two coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the…

Minister Roban at COP26

The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to update and share photos of the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Walter Roban, JP, MP, first two days attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. …

Citterio Salame Sticks Health Alert

The Ministry of Health is aware of a Public Health Alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) relating to a salmonella outbreak linked to “Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL”.…

Bermuda Government’s Position on Independent Contractor Work Contracts

I take this opportunity to advise Employers against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts. The Ministry of Labour has received several reports from workers and members of the public about…

DWD Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Program

The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. 

As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the…

COVID-19 Update 1 November 2021

"Sadly, Bermuda has recorded three coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last…