Government

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminds all employers of Live-In Domestic workers/employees that the provisions in the Employment Act 2000, which sets out the rights of employees, also apply to all Live-In Domestic employees, whether Bermudian, spouse of a Bermudian or a work permit holder. 

The Department of Workforce Development is inviting all current administrators and those wishing to become administrators with the opportunity to obtain a valuable qualification.  

Through a short 12-week training programme, participants will earn a certification that increases employability and demonstrates their depth of knowledge, expertise, and commitment to being an administrator.

Participants can expect to learn the following skills:

· Interpersonal communication

· Project management

· Event planning

· Video conferencing

The Hamilton Health Centre currently located on the 3^rd Floor, Reid Hall, 3 Reid Street Hamilton, will be closed March 27 – 31 while the services are relocated back to the Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, location. The Hamilton Health Centre will re-open for services on Monday, April 3, 2023. All services are by appointment only.

“Saturday’s display of peace during a walk in Paget was a powerful display of unity and strength, and it showed that the people of this community are determined to come together to create a safe and peaceful environment,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, in applauding the initiative that took place on 18 March.

The Ministry of National Security was proud to participate in the event, which began with a tree-planting ceremony at Bermuda College and was attended by members of the Ministry’s Gang Violence Reduction Team.

Consumers paid 4.1 per cent more in December 2022 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2022 CPI from the Department of Statistics.

“In summary, during December 2022, consumers paid 4.1 per cent more than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the CPI. This level of inflation was up from the November 2022 annual inflation rate of 3.8 per cent.

“Sports play a critical role in our community and the Ministry will continue to do our part to support Bermuda’s National Sports Governing Bodies as they continue to help our athletes here at home and abroad. I look forward to setting out the extent of the Government’s support during the Senate Budget debate, which starts today,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport and Government Senate Leader, Owen Darrell, JP.

Recently, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP. MP. attended a Technology Apprentice Presentation highlighting Mr Rian Michelsen’s User Experience Design (UX Design) coursework and Connectect Coding’s App Dev students’ applications in development. 

Earlier today (March 14), Premier David Burt recognised the Department of Employee and Organizational Development’s (DEOD) Janeek Providence as the recipient of the February (2023) Public Service Excellence Award.

As the community is aware, the Government of Bermuda’s PSEA recognizes Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. Each month an individual or team is selected for their significant accomplishments in the last 60 days.

Reflecting on the recently held, ‘Gombey Unity Link Up’ event, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen K. Darrell, JP, said, “I want to take this opportunity to join the community in expressing my support for the recently held ‘Gombey Unity Link Up’, which was an amazing event. And I want to publicly extend my appreciation to all our Gombey Troupes for coming together in a spirit of camaraderie and unity.

“I condemn this act of violence by inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility against a Corrections staff member and stand in solidarity with them.

“I can confirm that an incident took place on Friday morning. The Department of Corrections takes incidents like this extremely seriously and understands the importance of safety and security in the workplace.

“The matter in question was reported to the Bermuda Police Service, which is now investigating, and as such, it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further at this time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ concerns and strategy to better manage dogs.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House this morning to inform Honourable Members that the “Matrimonial Causes (Faultless Divorce) Amendment Act 2022” comes into operation today.

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise with much hope and reassurance as I provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the Independent Living Programme, the first of its kind to be established in Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker,

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

I rise today to share information regarding bed capacity and discharge policies at the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB).

There have been stories circulating in the community on this topic, and I believe it to be helpful to improve our understanding of the process and its impact.

Mr Speaker,