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Ministry to Support Pickleball Courts Opening

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, in collaboration with the Pickleball Association of Bermuda, is excited to announce the official opening of brand new pickleball courts in the heart of the island, the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium.…

A Bermudian Renaissance: Video Galleries

Amidst the significant rainfall on Bermuda Day (Friday, May 26th), the people of Bermuda gathered in the City of Hamilton to celebrate a Bermudian Renaissance: A Celebration of our Bermudian Heritage!

Families and friends…

Protect our Public Transportation Frontline Workers

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern and condemnation of the recently reported attacks on bus operators in Bermuda. These senseless acts of violence have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. We stand…

Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage) Order 2023 and Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Regulations 2023

Good 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

Mr. 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

Mr. 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

Mr. 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

Today, 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

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…