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$16.40 Minimum Wage In Effect As Of Today
The $16.40 minimum wage is now in effect, marking the first time Bermuda has had a minimum wage. The commencement notice states that “the Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement] Act 2022 shall come into operation on 1 June 2023.” Speaking in the House of Assembly back in March, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “The... Read more of this article
Amendments For Energy Regulatory Sandbox
“Bermuda has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy development with the introduction of the Electricity Amendment Act 2022 [Consequential Amendments] Regulations 2023,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban regarding the act, which went into effect on 9th May 2023. “This Act paved the way for introducing the Electricity... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain Updates On Education Reform
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on Education Reform in the House of Assembly today [May 5]. The Minister said, “We acknowledge that the content we have discussed impacts every student and their family in Bermuda differently. We also recognise that our engagement meetings could have been conducted differently to fully achieve... Read more of this article
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
