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Payroll Tax Cuts Passed

Workers across Bermuda will soon see more money in their pay as Parliament has approved legislation implementing the payroll tax reductions announced in the 2026/27 Budget.

The measures reduce payroll tax for employees while lowering…

Government Supports Hospitality Industry Careers Fair to Connect Bermudians with Job Opportunities

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to support the upcoming Hospitality Industry Careers Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Princess Room at the…

A Message from the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP World Kidney Day – 12 March 2026

World Kidney Day is observed every year in March, and today, March 12th, Bermuda joins the global community in recognising the importance of kidney health. The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message…

Minister Hayward Encourages Future Talent at Bermuda Risk Summit’s Future Leaders Forum

Earlier today (March 11), the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, delivered welcoming remarks at the Future Leaders Forum during the Bermuda Risk Summit, encouraging students and young professionals to…

Employers Asked to Submit Outstanding OSHR 30 Reports

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is advising all employers that it is now past the statutory deadline for submitting the Employer’s Annual Report of Accidents, Occupational Illnesses & Dangerous Occurrences (OSHR 30) for the 2025…

Morgan’s Point Development Company Update – End of Fiscal Year–2026 and Outlook 2026–2027

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide Honourable Members with an update on the work of the Morgan’s Point Development Company, or MPDC, at the close of the 2025–2026 fiscal year, and to outline the Company’s priorities for…

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Participates in “100 Men on Campus” at Bermuda Institute

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is continuing its island-wide community engagement campaign with a recent visit to the Bermuda Institute, taking part in the school’s annual “100 Men on Campus” initiative.

The programme is…

Dementia Navigation and Support Program Funding

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today, before this honourable House to provide an update on the Dementia Navigation and Support Program Funding, highlighting the importance of ensuring accessible dementia care support services and…

Big Up Yaself National Mini-Youth Conference 2026

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to inform Honourable Members and the public about the Office of Youth Affairs (TOYA) Big Up Yaself National Mini-Youth Conference that took place on January 29 -30, 2026. This event has proven…

Ministry monitoring fluctuating oil prices

Today the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, shared the following regarding the recent market volatility and fluctuation in prices relating to energy, fuel and oil.

Minister Lightbourne said, "The Ministry of…