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Minimum Hourly Wage Rate for Bermuda: Remarks The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP

Good 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

Good 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

"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

“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

The 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…

Thirteen Bermudians Obtain Technical Cleaning Certifications

"In keeping with the Government's Employment Strategy of increasing local training opportunities and promoting pathways to securing employment, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Workforce Development recently concluded a Technical…

Canadian Visa Biometric Collection Taking Place in June

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise of an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas.                             …

Minister Hayward Attends ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour

The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 12th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour in Guyana ahead of the 111th International Labour Conference in Geneva next month.

Held from…

Norwegian Joy First Visit to Bermuda

Last week, the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert JP, MP, welcomed Captain Hakan Svedung on the occasion of Norwegian Joy's first call of the season to Bermuda. The Norwegian Joy arrived on May 17 from New York with 4,334 passengers…

A Double Celebration: Dame Marjorie Bean's Birthday and 2nd Annual Hat Day at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy

“Today, May 25th, as we celebrate Dame Marjorie Bean’s Birthday, we are so grateful that yesterday our 2nd Annual Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Hat Day and Celebratory Motorcade, brought so much joy to our students, staff, and the Bermudian…