Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 and Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Regulations 2023
- Ministerial StatementGood morning Mr. Speaker,
I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 (the “Order”) and the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage…
Bermuda College Graduate - Class of 2023
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker,
This morning I rise before this Honourable House to share information about the recent graduation events at Bermuda College and to provide details of this inimitable Class of 2023.
Mr. Speaker…
The Opening of the St. George’s Marina
- Press ReleaseMr. Speaker, on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 I, along with the Honourable Premier, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Deputy Speaker the Hon. Derrick V. Burgess, JP, MP, Mrs. Renee Ming, JP, MP the Member of Parliament for Constituency 1…
The Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2022
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, in accordance with section 28 of the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969, I am pleased to table the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2022 (the “Report”).
Mr. Speaker, Bermuda’s…
Retail Sales Publication – February 2023
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2023 Retail Sales Index.
February’s volume of retail sales index decreased 3.4 per cent compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales increased to an estimated $…
Minimum Hourly Wage Rate for Bermuda: Remarks The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP
- Press ReleaseGood day to members of the media and the listening public.
Today, June 1 2023, I am pleased to announce that Bermuda’s first minimum wage rate of $16.40 is now in effect.
This long-awaited legislation will enable low-income earners…
Minimum Wage: Remarks Premier, The Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP
- Press ReleaseGood afternoon,
Today is a milestone moment for Bermuda.
I am pleased to join Minister Hayward and Cabinet Ministers as we, together, mark a turning point in the history of Bermuda's labour movement.
The implementation of a…
Minister Weeks Urges Residents to Gear Up for Atlantic Hurricane Season, Which Begins on 1 June
- Press Release"We must prepare for this hurricane season, and ensure our collective safety and resilience,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, 1 June.
The…
Unlocking Hearts and Homes: The Department of Child and Family Services Concludes Foster Care Month with Inspiring Recruitment Drive
- Press Release“As Foster Care Month draws to a close, DCFS Foster Care Team is delighted to announce the success of our recent ‘Foster Bermuda’s Future’ recruitment drive held at Gorham’s Ltd. On May 24, 2023, our recruitment drive provided a platform for the…
Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from June 1st, 2023, for three months.
The Ministry of Economy and Labour will extend the moratorium on new work…
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