Tag: Labour Day

Polls Don’t Show Support For Labour Day Move

Bermuda Chamber Commerce in association with the Bermuda Employers Council [BEC] today released the results of their recent Mindmaps poll on the suggested move of the National Labour Day Holiday. Chamber President Ronnie Viera and BEC President Keith Jensen explained; “Earlier this year in response to a request from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: 2012 Labour Day 5-Mile Race

Sean Trott and Hilda Stoney are the 2012 Labour Day Race male and female champions after completing the five mile road Race. Trott clocked a time of 26:34, with James O’Shea finishing second clocking 28:20 and Gideon Kigotho finished third with a time of 29:52. nJuma Mouchette won the Junior 16-19 Division finishing 4th overall with a time of 30:19. Stoney... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: 2012 Labour Day Parade

After the annual Labour Day road race and speeches yesterday [Sept 3], the Labour Day march got underway with the marchers being 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 Victoria Street, took a left onto Court... Read more of this article

Premier Praises Politicians For Taking Pay Cut

Speaking at yesterday’s [Sept 4] Labour Day celebrations, Premier Paula Cox thanked Ministers and MPs of “all political stripes” for taking a pay cut which she called “leading by example.” After thanking the workers, Premier Cox said: “I also want the Ministers of Government, Members of Parliament, across the board... Read more of this article

Videos: 2012 Labour Day Messages

Politicians from all three parties joined leaders from the islands unions outside the Bermuda Industrial Union yesterday [Sept 3], with various speeches being made as part of the Labour Day celebration. Videos of those who addressed the gathered crowd are below, and include remarks by Premier Paula Cox, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, UBP Leader Kim Swan,... Read more of this article

Photos: UBP, PLP, OBA Labour Day Messages

Politicians from all three parties praised the accomplishments of the Labour Movement in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 3], with various speeches being made as part of the Labour Day celebration. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said: “I must first say thank you to the Bermuda Industrial Union, the Executive and all its members... Read more of this article

31 People Arrested Over Labour Day Holiday

31 people likely did not enjoy their Labour Day holiday, being as they were under arrest. “Over the Labour Day holiday weekend, police officers arrested 27 people for outstanding warrants.,” a police spokesperson said. “Officers also arrested four people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various... Read more of this article

Annual Labour Day Home Triathlon Results

The Bermuda Triathlon Association held their Annual Labour Day Home Triathlon at Harrington Sound Dock yesterday [Sept 3]. A field of 41 took part in at least one leg of the event Andrew Davis, led from start to finish breaking the tape in 1:02:57, while Nathalie Luthie claimed the Ladies title finishing 13th overall with a time of 1:12:34. Davis came... Read more of this article

Sean Trott & Hilda Stoney Win Labour Day Race

Sean Trott and Hilda Stoney are the 2012 Labour Day Race male and female champions after competing this morning [Aug 3] in the five mile road race. The annual race starts and ends at Union Square in Hamilton, kicking off the day’s Labour Day celebrations. We will update with full results and footage later today.Related PostsVideos: Labour Day... Read more of this article

Photos: 31st Annual Labour Day Banquet

[Updated] The annual Labour Day Banquet was held last night [Aug.31] at the Fairmont Southampton, starting off the 31th Anniversary of the celebration of Labour Day in Bermuda. Those in attendance included the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer, Premier Paula Cox, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier, BPSU President Kevin Grant, BTUC... Read more of this article