November 2025 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ November 2025 Consumer Price Index.
In summary, consumers paid 2.6 per cent more in November 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and…
44th Annual Sports Awards: Elevating Sports Together
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, proudly hosted the 44th Annual Sports Awards at the…
Updates on the Bermuda Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027
- Ministerial StatementMr. 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…
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October 2025 Consumer Price Index
- Press ReleaseToday, 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…
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October 2025 Retail Sales Index
- Press ReleaseToday, 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
- Ministerial StatementMr 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
- Ministerial StatementMr. 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
- Press ReleaseThe 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
- Press ReleaseWorkers 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…
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Government Supports Hospitality Industry Careers Fair to Connect Bermudians with Job Opportunities
- Press ReleaseThe 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…
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