Jason Hayward, JP, MP
- Ministerial Leadership: Serving as Minister of Economy and Labour, overseeing economic growth, job creation, immigration, and workforce development in Bermuda.
- Public Service: Elected MP in 2019, former Senator (2017-2019), and Minister of Labour (2020), with leadership in workforce planning and labour relations.
- Union and Community Leadership: Former President of the Bermuda Public Services Union and Bermuda Trade Union Congress, and Director of the Bermuda Credit Union.
- Education and Expertise: Holds an MBA in Finance and a Chartered Manager designation, with prior experience in economic and national accounts at the Department of Statistics.
- Global Engagement: Alum of leadership programs, including the Canada-Caribbean Emerging Leaders Dialogue and U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program.
Meet Jason
The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP currently serves as the Minister of Economy and Labour in the Bermuda Government. In this role, he is primarily responsible for the economic growth and development and the expansion of jobs in Bermuda. His portfolio oversees the island’s immigration, workforce development, labour relations, financial assistance, international business, statistics and economic development.
Minister Hayward was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2019, and was later appointed as the Minister of Labour in 2020. Before becoming a Member of Parliament, he was appointed to the Bermuda Government Senate in 2017, and served as Junior Minister of Education, Health, Labour, Community Affairs and Sports. Mr. Hayward is a former Chairman of the National Training Board and chaired the Working Group which produced Bermuda’s first National Workforce Development Plan.
Prior to entering the political arena, Min. Hayward honed his expertise in the Economic and National Accounts Division of the Department of Statistics. Min. Hayward also served as the first elected full-time President of the Bermuda Public Services Union, President of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress, and Director and Treasurer of the Bermuda Credit Union.
Min. Hayward is an alumnus of the Canada – Caribbean Emerging Leaders Dialogue, a distinguished Commonwealth leadership development program, and the US Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. He also holds a Chartered Manager Designation from the Chartered Management Institute.
Minister Hayward holds a MBA in Finance from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mount Saint Vincent University and an Associate’s degree in Arts and Science from the Bermuda College.
Delivering for Pembroke Central
- Donated over $15K to Constituency Community Clubs
- Sponsored community events and back to school drives
- Remained a strong advocate against pollution experienced by residents and assisted with the restoration of damaged property by BELCO
- Co-hosted Annual Seniors Tea Party
- Advocated for drains to be clear to prevent flooding
- Hosted Monthly Constituency Clinic for residents