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Chamber Clarifies Statement & Apologises

Chamber Clarifies Statement & Apologises

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said they want to clarify a statement in their recent press release, noting that a consultation was offered, and said they “deeply regret any confusion that our initial statement may have caused” and “apologise for any inaccuracies in our previous press release.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

Amendments To Prevent Employers Retaining Tips

Amendments To Prevent Employers Retaining Tips

The proposed amendments to the Employment Act “will ensure that the practice of employers retaining tips and other gratuities earn by employees is discontinued,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 22] the Minister said, ”I will be laying before this Honourable House... Read more of this article

Job Market Employment Statistics Released

Job Market Employment Statistics Released

Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the 2023 editions of The Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs and Tabulation Set publications from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The 2022 Employment Survey reference week was August 28 to September 3, 2022, and the Briefs examine the employment changes... Read more of this article

Students Complete Marsh McLennan Internship

Students Complete Marsh McLennan Internship

Four college students – Marcos Furr, Amir Thomas, Peter Silvester and Madison Smith – took part in Marsh McLennan’s summer internship program. A spokesperson said, “Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people, recently concluded its highly successful summer internship... Read more of this article

Column: Local Workforce To Boost Economy

Column: Local Workforce To Boost Economy

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government continues to invest in the local workforce to boost the economy, as itis keen to create an environment where Bermudians can flourish in the workforce. Recent economic data confirms that Bermuda’s economy is growing, leading to an expansion of jobs... Read more of this article

DWD Accepting Trainee Program Applications

DWD Accepting Trainee Program Applications

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is now accepting applications for the 2023 Graduate Trainee Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The success of this programme continues, with the three Graduate Trainee Programmes held thus far providing thirty-three [33] recent college/university graduates with coaching, employability skills... Read more of this article

Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories

Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective September 1st, 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed... Read more of this article

Ariel Re Welcomes New Summer Interns

Ariel Re Welcomes New Summer Interns

Ariel Re has welcomed a new group of summer interns – Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malott, Lauren Way, and Sophia Stevens – in the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has welcomed a new group of summer interns in the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Students Take Part In Chubb Internship Program

Students Take Part In Chubb Internship Program

Three summer interns – Benjamin Dill, Abigail Brewer, and Sajan Harvey - are taking part in Chubb Bermuda’s Select Internship Program. A spokesperson said, “Chubb Bermuda welcomed three summer interns to its Select Internship Program, which is now in its eleventh year. This prestigious and coveted internship targets Bermuda university... Read more of this article

Ignite Launches Third Internship Programme

Ignite Launches Third Internship Programme

Ignite Bermuda has launched its third Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme thanks to the support of HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 8-week internship programme supports local young adults’ passions for entrepreneurship through workshops with industry experts and project-based internships within some of... Read more of this article

CG Insurance Launches Internship Programme

CG Insurance Launches Internship Programme

CG Insurance launched their Summer Internship Programme earlier this summer, with Chiara Pesci, Sam Morris, Jya Ratteray-Smith and Casey Morris working in the CG Insurance Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “CG Insurance is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Summer Internship Programme earlier this summer. Building upon... Read more of this article

ABIR Members Host More Than 100 Paid Interns

ABIR Members Host More Than 100 Paid Interns

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] member companies are hosting 103 paid interns this summer, creating a record number of work experience opportunities for Bermudian students. A spokesperson said, “ABIR is also providing the interns with a series of networking, professional development and industry learning opportunities... Read more of this article

Allied World Welcome Five Student Interns

Allied World Welcome Five Student Interns

Allied World Bermuda launched their eight-week summer internship on June 20th with five talented Bermudian students – Athena Marsh, Lexus Brites, Alex Pilgrim, Naphisa Smith, and Grace Reeves – selected out of a competitive field of candidates. A spokesperson said, “The interns include Athena Marsh [Queens University], Lexus Brites... Read more of this article

Minister: Unemployment Rate Recorded At 3.1%

Minister: Unemployment Rate Recorded At 3.1%

The November 2022 Labour Force Survey Report.indicates that Bermuda’s unemployment rate was recorded at 3.1%, youth unemployment rate was 11.1% and the median gross annual income from person’s primary job for the working population during the reference week was $65,725, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The... Read more of this article

Column: Effectiveness Of Govt Economic Policies

Column: Effectiveness Of Govt Economic Policies

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] Bermuda’s labour market is showing substantial growth under the strong economic leadership of the Progressive Labour Party Government, as reported in the recently released Labour Force Survey Report [November 2022]. Bermuda’s working population has returned to near pre-Covid levels, increasing... Read more of this article

Video: Labour Force Survey Report Released

Video: Labour Force Survey Report Released

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference to formally release the November 2022 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics, with the report stating that Bermuda’s unemployment rate was recorded at 3.1%. Minister Hayward said, “Good Afternoon/ Today I am pleased to formally release the November 2022 Labour... Read more of this article