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Minimum Hourly Wage Takes Effect Next Month
The Government issued a reminder that the $16.40 minimum wage will come into effect on June 1st, 2023, noting that “this monumental step ensures employees in Bermuda have the right to a minimum wage.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023 [the “Order”], which comes into effect on 1 June... Read more of this article
Greater Discretion To Grant Relief For Investment
The Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Tourism Investment Act 2017, Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said, adding that the purpose is to permit the Minister “greater discretion under the Act in the grant of relief to developers and those investing in attractions, restaurants and hotels.” Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Order To Take Effect In June 1st
The legislation tabled in the House today sets the minimum hourly wage for Bermuda at $16.40, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that the “Order is due to take effect on 1 June 2023.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 24] the Minister said, “The Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023 which was... Read more of this article
New ‘Faultless Divorce’ Policies Take Effect
“Starting today, applicants and their legal representatives can commence matrimonial proceedings in the Supreme Court for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation under the faultless divorce procedure,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said in the House of Assembly today [March 13]. The Attorney-General said, ”As I... Read more of this article
BMA Successful In British Steamship Petition
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association [Bermuda] Limited. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Bermuda to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association... Read more of this article
Pre-Recorded Child Evidence Used For First Time
“Pre-recorded child witness evidence was used, for the very first time in this jurisdiction, in a Supreme Court criminal trial,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, explaining that the “child witness was never required to confront the defendant, nor was he/she obligated to testify in the intimidating court room setting in front... Read more of this article
Minister: Independent Contractor Guidance
The Independent Contractor Guidance — which will address the “misclassification of employees as independent contractors” — will come into effect on 1 April 2023, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 3] the Minister said, “I am pleased to rise today to provide to... Read more of this article
Fuels Amendment Bill 2022 To Be Tabled
“I am pleased to announce the tabling of the Fuels Amendment Bill in the House of Assembly,” stated the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the recent passing of the Fuels Act 2022, which laid out the main goals of this groundbreaking legislation. Primarily,... Read more of this article
Quarantine Amendment Order In Effect Today
The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 5] Order 2021 comes into effect today [Sept 30], with the order changing the quarantine requirement for unvaccinated local travellers, allowing them to quarantine at home. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 24], Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “A 14 day quarantine in a government... Read more of this article
Podcast & Column: Covid, Laws & Your Rights
[Written by Dr. Anthony Richardson] Welcome to the first ‘This is Your Law with Dr Anthony Richardson’ law column and podcast. This edition is entitled The Bermuda Constitution: Your Rights Are Not Absolute [Covid 19], Vol. 1. Your Tool Kit Your tool kit for this law column and podcast consists of the following: 1. The Bermuda Constitution 2.... Read more of this article
Document: New Regulations In Effect Today
The official 8-page document relating to the new regulations, including the reinstatement of the night-time curfew, has been posted online, with the new regulations in effect as of 12.00pm today [Sept 17]. One aspect of the regulations is a 12.30am – 5am curfew, and the document notes that “except as permitted by these Regulations or in... Read more of this article
‘Revenge Porn’ Law To Take Effect On June 15
The Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing Of Intimate Images Act 2021 – the ‘revenge porn’ bill — will come into operation on June 15th, according to an official notice posted on the Government website Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons previously said that the Bill “introduces criminal offences, and penalties relating to the non-consensual... Read more of this article
Govt: Covid SafeKey To Enable Indoor Dining
Amendments to the regulations “enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said. “On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health... Read more of this article
‘This Is Your Law’ With Dr Anthony Richardson
[Written by Dr. Anthony Richardson] In the coming weeks I will launch an online column, here on Bernews, entitled “This is your law, with Dr. Anthony”. The general purpose of the column will be to scrutinize Bermuda legislation under consideration by the Bermuda Parliament and legislation already in operation [for example, cannabis legislation,... Read more of this article
Liquor Licence Temporary Amendment Act 2021
The Liquor Licence [Fee Reduction] Temporary Amendment Act 2021 will reduce licence fees by 50% initially for one year. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “Liquor Licence [Fee Reduction] Temporary Amendment Act 2021 The amendment of the Liquor Licence Act 1974 [the Act] will provide temporary relief to various classes of liquor... Read more of this article
Document: Quarantine Amendment Order 2021
The Quarantine Amendment Order 2021 — which has an operative date of tomorrow [May 5] — has now been posted online, with the amendment covering aspects of protocols governing travelers who have been vaccinated. The Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Amendment Order 2021 follows below [PDF here]: You can find more information on the links below... Read more of this article
