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Ministry of Economy and Labour Provides Update on Work Permit Policy Consultation

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that it will continue carefully reviewing the feedback submitted by stakeholders and members of the public during the Work Permit Policy 2025 …

Correction: Public Services interruption due to BIU Meeting

Please be advised that bus service will not be affected during the meeting. Bus service will continue as normal.

The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) membership meeting taking place …

Department of Health Advances Interoperability with Successful Workshop

The Department of Health, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), completed a two-day workshop introducing a new digital tool that will make it easier for healthcare providers to share immunization information. The FHIR (…

Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship Reintroduced as Government Awards Overseas Scholarships

The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships. Six students were awarded $10,000 each to pursue studies in areas essential to Bermuda'…

Premier Burt - 2025 Labour Day Message

Labour Day is a day to honour the workers of Bermuda. It reminds us of the strength of the labour movement and the courage of those who fought for fairness and justice. The rights we stand on today were not given freely. They were demanded,…

Labour Day Message - Remarks by the Minister of Economy and Labour

Good morning, Brothers and Sisters, and Happy Labour Day! 

Today, we celebrate the workers of Bermuda, whose dedication and tireless commitment has contributed to the…

April 2025 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2025 Retail Sales Index publication (attached). 

April’s volume of retail sales index increased 3.6 per cent compared to last year.  In…

April 2025 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics' April 2025 Consumer Price Index (attached).

In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in April 2025 than a year ago for the basket of goods and…

BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme Graduation

Good evening, guests, members of the BEDC team, proud families and friends, and most importantly, our student entrepreneurs—welcome.

As the Minister of Economy and Labour, it is a…

Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories

Effective September 1st, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending November…