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Column: PLP Celebrates Workers On Labour Day
[Opinion column written by Lauren Bell] In recognition of Labour Day 2023, the Progressive Labour Party stands proudly alongside the hardworking men and women of Bermuda. We join our Brothers and Sisters in celebrating the immeasurable contributions that have shaped our Island’s past, define our present, and inspire our future. Under the theme... Read more of this article
BSX Will Be Closed For Labour Day Holiday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labour Day holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 4 September 2023, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.” Related... 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 4 — with their graphic stating that their Shelly Bay, Heron Bay, Modern Mart, and Pricerite Warwick stores will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Related Stories BSX To Close On Sept 2 For Labour Day MarketPlace... Read more of this article
Police: No Major Incidents During Holiday
The Bermuda Police Service thanked the community for their cooperation in “ensuring there were no major policing incidents during the recent Labour Day holiday weekend.” Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their cooperation in... Read more of this article
Eight Arrested For DUI Over Holiday Weekend
Eight people were arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend, with the highest breathalyzer reading more than twice the legal limit. The police posted online, saying: “There were eight persons arrested for DUI offences over the Labour Day holiday weekend.” The police added, “The highest breathalyzer reading was 197mg... Read more of this article
Mills & Wright Win Labour Day 5K Road Race
Thomas Mills and Bella Wright raced to victory in the 2022 Labour Day 5K Road Race. Mills clocked a winning time of 16:38, Shannon Lawrence was second in 17:45, and Phillip Woollins finished third with a time of 17:55. Wright crossed the line in a time of 18:53 finishing 7th overall, Rose-Anna Hoey was the second female finisher and 9th overall clocking... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 Labour Day Celebrations
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 5] with people gathering on Union Square to listen to speeches from the leaders of the various Unions before marching through Hamilton. You can view Bernews two-hour live replay of this morning here, and all our coverage of this year and past year’s Labour Day events by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Video: Labour Day Celebrations
[Updating] The annual Labour Day celebrations are taking place today [Sept 5], and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able, and the day has started with the Government announcing that the “minimum wage rate set to come into force in June 2023 will be between $16 and $16.40.” Update: The live... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt’s Labour Day Message
[Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt's Labour Day message] “The labour movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress”. These words come from a 1965 speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and perfectly frame the historical significance of labour movements the world over and especially in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
Minister Jason Hayward’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from Minister of Labour Jason Hayward] Happy Labour Day Bermuda! Today we pause to recognize and celebrate a very important day in our calendar. As Minister of Economy and Labour, I take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker for the contributions you make to our Island home. As Minister,... Read more of this article
Deputy OBA Leader’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from Acting Opposition Leader & Deputy Party Leader Jarion Richardson] Happy Labour Day! I’m proud to join my party colleagues in recognising and honouring the invaluable contributions of workers in Bermuda. We hope the entire island takes this time to acknowledge the hard work that has been given, as we collectively move forward... Read more of this article
BSX Will Be Closed For Labour Day Holiday
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Monday [Sept 5], in observance of the Labour Day holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 5th September 2022, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 6th September 2022.” Related... Read more of this article
