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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…

Parks Commission to Review Public Feedback on Southlands Park Draft Plan

Today, a Ministry of Public Works and Environment spokesperson said, "The public consultation period for the draft management plan for Southlands Park has now concluded.

"The Ministry extends its sincere thanks to all individuals and…

Bermuda Tax Reform Commission Public Report 2025

The Tax Reform Commission (“TRC”) today releases its report on policy recommendations to reshape Bermuda’s tax system to reduce the cost of living and the cost of doing business, and to promote job creation, economic growth, social equity and…

Government Stands Ready to Assist Seniors in Need of Housing

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities wishes to address recent media reports about the housing situation of two seniors.

First and foremost, we want to acknowledge the very real difficulties these individuals are facing. No one in our…

172 Students Kickstart Their Careers Through DWD's Youth Employment Programmes

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is celebrating one hundred seventy-two students this summer for participating in the 2025 Youth Employment Programmes, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and meaningful…