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Bermuda Tax Reform Commission Public Report 2025

The Tax Reform Commission (“TRC”) today releases its report on policy recommendations to reshape Bermuda’s tax system to reduce the cost of living and the cost of doing business, and to promote job creation, economic growth, social equity and…

Government Stands Ready to Assist Seniors in Need of Housing

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities wishes to address recent media reports about the housing situation of two seniors.

First and foremost, we want to acknowledge the very real difficulties these individuals are facing. No one in our…

172 Students Kickstart Their Careers Through DWD's Youth Employment Programmes

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is celebrating one hundred seventy-two students this summer for participating in the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and meaningful…

Ministry of Public Works and Environment Launches Tree and Hedge Trimming Campaign

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is launching a public awareness campaign to remind property owners to routinely trim overhanging trees and hedges that extend onto the Island’s roadways.

Through Government and Waste…

Waste Collection changes for Labour Day Public Holiday

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment would like to inform the public about the upcoming waste day change due to the Labour Day Public Holiday. 

Labour Day will be observed on Monday, September 1st, and, as a result, waste…

Norwegian Aqua Arrives in Bermuda

The Government of Bermuda is pleased to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, on her inaugural call to the island. Norwegian Aqua, launched in March 2025, is the first of NCL's Prima Plus Class vessels and represents…

Mangrove Bay Post Office to Temporarily Close for Renovations

The Bermuda Post Office announces that Mangrove Bay Post Office will be temporarily closed for essential renovations from Friday, September 12, 2025, with reopening anticipated in late March 2026.

The closure is necessary to improve safety…

Bermuda Post Office Temporarily Suspends U.S. Package Shipments

Effective Friday, August 29, 2025, the Bermuda Post Office joins countries including the UK, Canada, India, France, Spain, and those from the Caribbean in temporarily suspending mail shipments to the United States…

Statement from Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Carifesta XV

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, is currently in Barbados attending CARIFESTA XV, where Bermuda is proudly represented among the region’s artistic and cultural community. While overseas…

Public Reminder: Minimum Wage Increase to Take Effect September 1, 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds the public and the business community that Bermuda’s minimum wage will increase from $16.40 to $17.13 per hour effective September 1, 2025.