Employers Council Supports Labour Day Decision

The Bermuda Employers’ Council [BEC] said they endorse the decision of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors to keep the island’s Labour Day Holiday in September. Earlier this week the Minister announced the date would remain the same, after considering a request from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress to move the holiday date [...]

Minister Minors: No Change In Labour Day Holiday

Bermuda will maintain its observance of Labour Day as the first Monday in September, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said today [Apr.17]. This follows after a consultation process regarding the proposed date change of Labour Day from September to May. Several weeks ago the Bermuda Trade Union Congress submitted a request to [...]

Possible Labour Day Date Change

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors today [Jan.20] advised that her Ministry will be considering changing the date on which Bermuda officially celebrates Labour Day from September to May. Minister Minors confirmed that a request was recently submitted to her for consideration by the Bermuda Trade Union Congress, and thus tabled this week [...]

Labour Day Weekend Arrests: 38 DUI & Warrant

Over the Labour Day weekend, the Bermuda Police arrested nine people on suspicion of impaired driving. Police officers also arrested twenty-nine people for outstanding warrants and conducted twenty-three liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.

Videos: Labour Day Walking, Running, Jr Races

The annual Labour Day Road Race was held yesterday [Sept.5], and saw Sean Trott and Deon Breary win the 5 Mile Road Race, with teenager Juma Mouchette was the second runner across the line in a time of 30:48, while Christina Dotson was the second female finisher in a time of 36:12. Sinclair Smith took [...]

Photos & Video: Labour Day Parade

After the annual Labour Day road race and speeches this morning, the Labour Day march got underway this afternoon [Sept.5]. The marchers were lead by the PHC Majorettes and Drum Corps, as well as a train which invited senior citizens on board for the ride. – The participants proceeded out of Union Square, the traveled along [...]

Full Text: Minister Wilson’s Labour Day Speech

The full text of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson’s Labour Day speech follows below: Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters – Good Morning! It’s hot… it’s Labour Day… and there’s a full day of activities planned, so I promise you I’ll be brief! Today is particularly significant for me as this marks [...]

Five Videos: Labour Day Speeches

[Updated] With hundreds of people present at this morning’s [Sept.5] Labour Day celebrations outside BIU headquarters on Union Street, there were speeches by key political and Union figures after the traditional Labour Day race and prize presentations. Premier and Finance Minister, Paula Cox led off the speeches, speaking of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and [...]

Photo Set #1: 2011 Labour Day Race

Sean Trott and Deon Breary race away with the Male and Female 2011 Labour Day 5 Mile Road Race titles this morning [Sept.5] Trott – who went out from the start with Chase Smith and Otis Robinson – put on a spurt at the two mile mark and ran alone from there. Mr Trott crossed [...]

Sean Trott & Deon Breary Win Labour Day Race

[Updated with full results/video] This morning [Sept.5] Sean Trott and Deon Breary won the 2011 Labour Day race, while Sinclair Smith was the first walker across the line. The annual race starts and begins from Union Square in Hamilton, kicking off the day’s Labour Day celebrations. We will update with full results and footage later [...]

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