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Photos: Endeavour Launches Career Programme

Photos: Endeavour Launches Career Programme

Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential learning that builds their self-confidence and life skills, partnered with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education to prepare Bermudian youth for working in the maritime sector. A spokesperson said, “The Endeavour... Read more of this article

Consultation On Retaining The Local Workforce

Consultation On Retaining The Local Workforce

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward presented a Position Paper on “Retaining the Local Workforce,” noting that he is inviting consultation on the proposals and “seeking feedback on proposals to retain Bermuda’s local workforce, for the long-term benefit of our country.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, the... Read more of this article

Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories

Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories

“Effective March 1st, 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending May 31st, 2024,” the government said today. A spokesperson said, ”The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from... Read more of this article

Businesses Encouraged To Partner With DWD

Businesses Encouraged To Partner With DWD

Businesses encouraged to partner with Department of Workforce Development in providing summer employment opportunities for students in Youth Employment Programmes. A Government spokesperson said, “All local businesses are encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] to support the development of our youth and Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Policy Statement Template For Tips & Gratuities

Policy Statement Template For Tips & Gratuities

The Government has introduced a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement pursuant to the Employment... Read more of this article

BHB Invites Students To Apply For Positions

BHB Invites Students To Apply For Positions

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is inviting students to apply for summer employment positions. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service, education and leadership. Bermudian students who are already attending university or college are encouraged to join our family for the... Read more of this article

Police Service Seeks Applicants For Constable

Police Service Seeks Applicants For Constable

The Bermuda Police Service announced an opening for the position of Constable, inviting qualified residents to apply before February 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is inviting applications for the post of Constable. “Local residents who are looking for a career in law enforcement, with a desire to represent the... Read more of this article

Join The 10th Skills Development Programme

Join The 10th Skills Development Programme

“We are happy to offer this extension and invite more young people to be part of a programme that has consistently paved the way to successful career paths for its participants,” stated the Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks announces the application deadline extension... Read more of this article

Minister: Procedural Guidance On Tips/Gratuities

Minister: Procedural Guidance On Tips/Gratuities

“The Procedural Guidance will strengthen the policy statement that employers are required to create and implement pursuant to the Amendment Act, which provides for how tips are to be treated and other gratuities are to be collected and redistributed,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly [Feb... Read more of this article

Minister: National Training Board Annual Report

Minister: National Training Board Annual Report

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced the National Training Board’s Annual Report in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the National Training Board’s Annual Report for the fiscal years 2019/2020 to 2022/2023, in accordance with Section 11[1]... Read more of this article

Students Encouraged To Register For YEP

Students Encouraged To Register For YEP

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is encouraging “all students aged 16 – 26 looking for summer employment to apply for the 2024 Youth Employment Programmes [YEP].” “The Youth Employment Programmes continue to provide invaluable opportunities for our young people to obtain real exposure to working environments critical... Read more of this article

DWD Offer Heavy Truck Driving Training Course

DWD Offer Heavy Truck Driving Training Course

“As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to build a resilient workforce and provide opportunities for Bermudians to pursue their goals, I am happy to announce this heavy truck driving course being offered through the Department of Workforce Development”, explained the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward. “This... Read more of this article

Chamber: Shaping Bermuda’s Bartending Future

Chamber: Shaping Bermuda’s Bartending Future

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has formed a stakeholder group with an aim to create a new strategic approach to bartending services, and “this industry-proposed solution will provide training and job opportunities for Bermudians seeking a career in bartending.” A spokesperson said, “The Bartender category has been a closed immigration... Read more of this article

Ministry Releases ‘Working For Workers’ Report

Ministry Releases ‘Working For Workers’ Report

The Department of Labour released its Working for Workers 2023 report, highlighting a “year of successfully achieving many significant milestones that advanced employee and worker rights in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout 2023, the Labour Relations Section, which became the Department of Labour and remained within... Read more of this article

Applications Open For BHB Summer Jobs

Applications Open For BHB Summer Jobs

Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced the opening of applications for Summer 2024, welcoming Bermudian university/college students, especially those in specified fields. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board welcomes applicants for Summer 2024! Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service,... Read more of this article

Youth Employment Programmes Info Sessions

Youth Employment Programmes Info Sessions

The Department of Workforce Development encourages all students aged 16 to 26 interested in summer employment opportunities to attend one of four Youth Employment Programmes Virtual Information Sessions. A Government spokesperson said, “The sessions will provide students with the information they require to register and become a candidate for... Read more of this article