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Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Extended
The Supplementary Unemployment Benefit [SUB] has been extended to November 30th, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is aware of individuals and families that continue to need financial support. It is incumbent on this Government to ensure they can keep a roof over their heads and put... Read more of this article
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Extension
“The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit [SUB] programme due to expire 31st March, 2022 will be extended to expire on 31st August, 2022,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking the House of Assembly today [March 16] the Minister said, “From its inception in September 2020 until February 2022, direct payment of the... Read more of this article
Auditor General Report: Unemployment Benefit
Today [Nov 12], the Auditor General tabled her second public interest report on the Unemployment Benefit Administration programme to “support Parliament in its examination of the Government of Bermuda’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.” A spokesperson said, “ Between April 2020 and April 2021, the Government paid out $61,335,000... Read more of this article
Video: Supplemental Benefit Extended To March
[Updated] The Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 12] to discuss the Supplementary Unemployment Benefit. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: We will post the full statement as able, and in the meantime as a quick summary, the Minister said that... Read more of this article
Minister: $3.5 Million Paid Over Amount Eligible
Approximately 2,500 people received benefits in excess of the amount they were eligible for in the Unemployment Benefit programme which amounted to approximately $3.5 million, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said, adding that to date, 300 people have refunded the government approximately $500,000. While answering questions in the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefits Payments Update
The Ministry of Finance advised that “all persons who have met the required criteria for eligibility for unemployment benefits payments and provided the required documentation have been processed for payment.” A Government spokesperson said, ”It should be noted that there are still over 500 applications whose employers have not verified... Read more of this article
Minister: Update On Unemployment Benefits
“From December of 2020 through May 17, 2021, approximately 4,400 applications for unemployment benefit support have been approved by the Government of Bermuda, and over 4,100 individuals have received benefits totalling $5.1 million,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson as he provided an update on the Unemployment Benefit programme. The... Read more of this article
Applications Can Be Filed: Unemployment Benefit
The Ministry of Finance has renewed the unemployment benefit support for individual workers, and eligible persons can receive $1500 for the full 3 week closure. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Government is again committed to supporting workers and businesses affected by the revised and necessary regulations. The Ministry... Read more of this article
Payments Of $1500 For Three Week Closure
“All affected employees of businesses that are unable to open will receive payments up to a maximum of $1500 this week, which will cover the 3 weeks of closure,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “affected businesses will be eligible for grants to cover expenses and overheads.” The Premier’s comments were made as the... Read more of this article
$234K: Workers & People Directed To Quarantine
The Ministry of Finance “has paid $234,000 to those who are not working and others who have been directed to quarantine” in the past few weeks, Acting Premier Walter Roban said. This follows after increased restrictions were put in place last month due to an outbreak of Covid-19, with the restrictions including the closure of all indoor... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefits Being Processed
[Updated with PDF] The Government has approved 50 applications so far for the unemployment benefit for employees affected by the recent mandated closures and are currently assessing an additional 110 applications, and they are also working on applications from individuals who have been directed into mandatory quarantine or isolation by the Ministry... Read more of this article
Govt To Make Payments ‘No Later Than Thurs’
“The Bermuda Government will make payments to impacted individuals no later than Thursday, 17 December, if their applications are submitted and complete by Monday, 14 December,” the Government said today. This is in relation to the unemployment benefits, with the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson recently authorising “unemployment... Read more of this article
Government: Unemployment Benefits Available
[Updated] The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson has “authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” A spokesperson said, “These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees... Read more of this article
Temporary Unemployment Benefit For Workers
“Persons who have been put out of work in bars/clubs will be eligible for up to $1,000 which will be paid electronically,” Premier David Burt said, adding they they will also provide support for businesses who have been ordered to close. This follows after the Government directed that all indoor bars and clubs close effective Tuesday, December... Read more of this article
Ministers On Assistance, Unemployment Benefit
As of November 20, 2020, an estimated 2,163 people are receiving Financial Assistance benefits, Minister Jason Hayward said, while Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said that just over $267,000 has been paid to about 60 people on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit programme. Speaking at yesterday’s [Nov 30] press conference, Labour Minister... Read more of this article
Minister: “Recipients Will Receive $1520 Monthly”
“The Supplementary Unemployment Benefits program is scheduled to run until March 31, 2021, and recipients will receive a monthly flat rate of $1520 with some individuals receiving an additional monthly payment of $429 for their health insurance premium,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking at last night’s press briefing,... Read more of this article
