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Photo Set #2: 2024 Labour Day Events
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held yesterday [Sept 2] with people marching through Hamilton prior to gathering at Union Square where politicians and union leaders addressed the crowd. You can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Simons & MacGuinness Win 5K Race
[Updated with photos and video] Trey Simons and Naomi MacGuinness emerged victorious in the 2024 Swans Labour Day 5K road race. Simons secured the men’s title with a swift time of 15:57, while MacGuinness, crossing the line in 18:26, won the women’s title. The Swans Labour Day Junior 2.6K road race saw Timothy Pearman and Riana Robinson... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt’s Labour Day Remarks
[Labour Day remarks from Premier David Burt] Good Morning, Brothers and Sisters of the Bermuda Industrial Union, Bermuda Public Services Union, Bermuda Union of Teachers, Fire Services Association, Electricity Supply Trade Union, Bermuda Entertainment Union, Prison Officers Association, Bermuda Police Association and all trade union members and workers... Read more of this article
Minister Jason Hayward’s Labour Day Remarks
[Labour Day remarks from Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward] Greetings Bermuda…welcome to all workers, union leaders, special guests, family, and friends. Today marks Bermuda’s 42nd observation of Labour Day, a day when we come together to celebrate the incredible contributions of our workers – the heart and soul of our island. On... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Labour Day Speeches
[Updated with photos] The annual Labour Day celebration is taking place today [Sept 2] with people gathering on Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have photos and additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can view all our coverage of Labour Day over the years by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
PLP Chairperson’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from Bermuda Progressive Labour Party Chair Dawn Simmons] On this Labour Day, we come together to honour the workers who are the backbone of Bermuda, and to reflect on the rich history that ties our Progressive Labour Party to the labour movement. Throughout our history, Bermuda’s workers were forced to march, picket, and engage... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Labour Day March
[Updated with photos] The annual Labour Day celebrations are taking place today [Sept 2] with people marching through Hamilton before a gathering at Union Square where speakers will address the crowd. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of Labour Day by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Annual Labour Day Banquet
The 40th annual Labour Day Banquet was held last night [August 30] at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The event started with a cocktail party followed by a dinner where the keynote speaker was Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. You can view all our coverage of the Labour Day Banquet here, and all our coverage of Labour Day here. Related... Read more of this article
BPSU General Secretary Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from BPSU General Secretary Bro Kevin Grant] Labour Day serves as an acknowledgment and celebration of the tireless efforts made to protect workers’ rights over the years. Those who fought for these rights laid the foundation for the many benefits that are enjoyed by all workers today. Vacation leave, sick leave, maternity... Read more of this article
BSX To Close On Sept 2 For Labour Day
The Bermuda Stock Exchange will close on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day, and reopen on Tuesday, September 3. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 2 September 2024, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.” Related... Read more of this article
Ministry: Labour Day Waste Collection Schedule
The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would usually be collected on Monday, 2 September, will instead be collected on Tuesday, 3 September. A Government spokesperson said, “All household waste collection that week will follow the “roll-over” pattern and be delayed by one day,... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Labour Day Holiday Store Hours
The MarketPlace has provided information about their opening hours during the Labour Day holiday — which will take place on Monday, September 2 — with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, and Modern Mart stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories BSX To Close On Sept 2 For Labour Day BSX Will Be Closed For... Read more of this article
