OpEd: Bermudian Employment In Tourism

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 6:54PM

By Jason Hayward, MP Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. In Bermuda, the total direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the tourism sector has increased by 34% from $583 million in 2014 to $886 million in 2018 according to the Tourism Satellite Account. The total economic impact of Tourism represents approximately 12% of all economic activity in...

OpEd: Bermuda’s Economy

Tuesday, January 07, 2020 - 1:49PM

By Jason Hayward, MP The recently released Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report highlighted that for the second consecutive year Bermuda has had positive economic performance.

PLP expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Walter Byron

Tuesday, January 07, 2020 - 8:15AM

The Progressive Labour Party expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of former PLP candidate and long-time Party worker, Mr Walter Byron.

PLP Welcomes Reduction in Electricity Bills

Monday, December 30, 2019 - 6:51AM

Beginning in January 2020, 95% of Bermudian families will see a reduction in their energy bills. 

OpEd: Maternity and Paternity Leave Reform

Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 1:55PM

By Tinee Furbert, MP In the Progressive Labour Party’s 2017 Election Platform, our party promised to extend paid maternity leave and introduce paid paternity leave. Recently, in the House of Assembly, I was proud to see that promised fulfilled with the passage of the Government's Employment (Maternity Leave Extension and Paternity...