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Updates on the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to continue reporting on Bermuda’s Economic Development Strategy 2023–2027, following my previous reports on Strategic Priority 1: Local and International Business Retention and Expansion and on…

October 2025 Consumer Price Index

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

In summary, consumers paid 2.5 per cent more in October 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket…

October 2025 Retail Sales Index

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

October’s volume of retail sales index decreased 7.0 per cent…

Building Permit and SAFEbuilt Update

Mr Speaker
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the proactive steps being taken by the Department of Planning to address the current backlog of building permit applications. Ensuring that construction in Bermuda…

Royal Bermuda Regiment Deployment to Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa Recovery Support

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on Bermuda’s continued commitment to support the people of Jamaica following the catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will recall…

The Employment Amendment Act Ensures Parental Leave Protections for Adoptive Parents and Legal Guardians

The Ministry of Economy and Labour welcomes the passage of the Employment Amendment Act 2026, which extends parental leave protections to adoptive parents and legal guardians of children under the age of twenty-four…

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…