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Amendments to the Department of Immigration’s Work Permit Policy

Good afternoon, everyone,

Today, I can advise that the update of the Department of Immigration’s Work Permit Policy 2025 will be available for public feedback for approximately a month…

Minister Hayward Showcases Bermuda’s Entrepreneurial Vision at Global Entrepreneurship Congress

This week, the Minister of Economy and Labour, Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, proudly represented Bermuda at the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 2 to 4. Participating in the high-level Startup…

Attorney General Participates in Regional Anti-Money Laundering Talks

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, has returned to Bermuda after leading a multi-agency delegation to Trinidad and Tobago for high-level meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF),…

Minister Furbert Engages Students on Government’s Commitment to Supporting Seniors

On 19 May, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, visited West Pembroke Primary School to engage with Primary 4–6 students and share how the Government of Bermuda is actively supporting the island’s…

January 2025 Consumer Price Index

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

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

January 2025 Retail Sales Index

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

January’s volume of retail sales index decreased 0.2 per cent compared to last year.  In…

Fostering Entrepreneurship: Government's Commitment to Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

The Government of Bermuda is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small and medium-sized businesses, which is vital for driving economic growth and job creation. Through the Bermuda Economic…

Minister Hayward to Represent Bermuda at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2025

The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, JP, MP, Minister of Economy and Labour, is set to represent Bermuda at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) from June 2 - 4, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. This prestigious global gathering will unite…

Minister Darrell to Deliver Keynote at Premier Caribbean Week Events in New York

The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, will headline two flagship events during the Caribbean Week in New York 2025, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) from 1–6 June under the…

UN Delegation Visit Advisory

This week (June 1 – 5), Bermuda welcomes the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Bermuda, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mr. Dennis Zulu.

His inaugural visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement as the…