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Chamber Of Commerce Fires Joanne MacPhee

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has fired Joanne MacPhee following the incident that occurred during the BIU march on Hamilton. She previously served as the Executive Director, and has been terminated effective immediately. Ms MacPhee described herself as “absolutely gutted by the Chamber Board’s vote of no confidence”, and extended... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Labour Dispute [Resolution Found]

[Updating: Fairmont to reinstate four jobs] The ongoing labour dispute between the BIU and Fairmont Hamilton Princess continues today [Feb 6], with the Hamilton Bus and Ferry Terminals in complete calm, a total contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of a typical morning. Marine & Ports workers and Bus Operators are not working today to support... Read more of this article

Chamber Suspends MacPhee After BIU Incident

[Updated: The Chamber has suspended Joanne MacPhee without pay] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joanne MacPhee has extended a public apology to the members of the Bermuda Industrial Union, and also personally thanked BIU President Chris Furbert. BIU members were marching through Hamilton yesterday [Feb 5] to protest the labour dispute with the... Read more of this article

BTA CEO: Potential Investors Express Concern

Saying he does not wish to take sides in the recent labour dispute, Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury urged all those concerned to “think of the big picture,” saying they have already had “emails from potential investors expressing concern.” After the Fairmont Hamilton Princess laid off 10 workers, five of whom were... Read more of this article

Tonight’s Gaming Town Hall Meeting Cancelled

Tonight’s [Feb 6] Town Hall meeting on Integrated Resort Casino Gaming — scheduled to be held at the Pier 6 Complex in Hamilton from 6pm to 8pm — has been postponed due to the ongoing labour dispute, the Government said this morning. The labour dispute between the BIU and Fairmont Hamilton Princess has brought public transportation to... Read more of this article

Videos/Photos: March, Minister & BIU President

The labour dispute between the Fairmont Hamilton Princess and Bermuda Industrial Union escalated today [Feb 5], with numerous BIU members walking off the job to march through Hamilton. Many of the staff from both Fairmont Hotels, the Post Office, Marine & Ports, Department of Parks, Works & Engineering and other unionized divisions came out... Read more of this article

Updated: BIU Calls For Members To Leave Work

[Updated] People are gathered at the Bermuda Industrial Union for a Special General Council meeting this morning [Feb 5], called as a result of the labour dispute between the Union and the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The issue began a few days ago when ten people were made redundant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with the hotel saying that due... Read more of this article

No Bus Service Or Ferry Service [Back On]

[Updated] We are running a live blog covering all aspects of today’s [Feb 5] industrial action, however we are just quickly posting bus and ferry information with a separate headline to ensure those that rely on public transportation do not miss it. As it stands now [5.00pm], the buses are running, but will not be running tomorrow. Marine &... Read more of this article

Fairmont Hamilton Princess Union Staff Walk Out

[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert is holding an impromptu press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], where he is addressing the dispute with the Hamilton Princess following their recent layoffs, which has resulted in workers protesting the decision. A few days ago ten people were made redundant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with General Manager... Read more of this article

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