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OBA: We Cannot Continue With Spin & Deception
Speaking on the recent unemployment figures, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said the figures were “alarming” and said we cannot continue to go on with the “spin and deception.” Noting that the unemployment rate has doubled since 2009, Mr Cannonier said: “The reality of Bermuda’s story is this, we are not headed... Read more of this article
Minister Minors Responds To Labour Report
Following the release of the Department of Statistics Labour Survey which shows unemployment has doubled from 4% in 2009 to 8% in 2012, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors gave an overview of some of the initiatives Government is undertaking in respect to employment. Minister Minors said, “In the immediate or short term, we are... Read more of this article
Swan: Unemployment Stats ‘Paint A Grim Picture’
The recently released employment statistics tell the “painful story of a difficult time” for Bermudians and also reflects how a “spend happy government” finds itself with very limited reserves, UBP MP Kim Swan said. The statistics revealed that working population declined by 1,323 persons from 2010, and the decline in non-Bermudian... Read more of this article
Report: Unemployment Rate Now At 8%
The Department of Statistics released the 2012 Labour Force Survey Executive Report today [Oct 17], which shows that the overall unemployment rate was 8% in 2012 – compared to 6% in 2010. This report provides findings on employment, underemployment and the unemployed with comparisons for the years 2010 and 2012. The working population declined... Read more of this article
