The YIR also covers efforts to strengthen the workforce, fintech education, and labour protections
Work to digitise immigration services, updates to work permit applications, and new apprenticeship training programmes.
These are some of the achievements and initiatives highlighted by the Ministry of Economy and Labour in their 2025 Year in Review.
The review covers modernisation, efforts to strengthen the workforce, data collection and publication through the department of statistics, Fintech education, and labour protections.
Minister Jason Hayward says, “As Bermuda navigates global economic change, our priority remains empowering Bermudians with the skills, protections, and opportunities needed to thrive”.
Read the Ministry of Economy and Labour 2025 Year in Review and accompanying press release below…
Government of Bermuda Press Release:
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released its 2025 Year in Review, titled Advancing Economic Resilience and Service Modernisation in 2025, highlighting the Ministry’s continued progress in strengthening Bermuda’s economy, modernising public services, and expanding opportunities for Bermudians.
The report provides an overview of the Ministry’s work across its departments, Immigration, Workforce Development, Statistics, Economic Development, Registry General, and Labour, outlining key reforms, policy advancements, and service improvements delivered throughout the year.
“In 2025, the Ministry remained focused on building a resilient, future-ready economy while ensuring fairness, opportunity, and protection for Bermudians,” said the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP. “From modernising immigration services and strengthening workforce pathways, to enhancing labour protections and advancing our digital economy, this report reflects meaningful progress across our mandate.”
Key highlights from the 2025 Year in Review include continued progress toward the digitalisation of immigration services, expanded apprenticeship and national certification pathways, increased investment in youth employment and skills training, strengthened labour protections, including minimum wage adjustments, and significant advancements in intellectual property and trade mark modernisation.
The report also details the Ministry’s work to improve data quality and accessibility through the Department of Statistics, support innovation and fintech growth through targeted education programmes and grants and enhance regulatory clarity and service delivery for businesses and workers alike.
“As Bermuda navigates global economic change, our priority remains empowering Bermudians with the skills, protections, and opportunities needed to thrive,” Minister Hayward added. “This Year in Review demonstrates our commitment to modernising government services while fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth. It provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Ministry’s achievements, priorities, and ongoing initiatives to ensure Bermuda remains competitive, equitable, and future-focused.”
The 2025 Year in Review can be viewed at The Ministry of Economy and Labour’s resources section on www.gov.bm.
