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Government: Unemployment Benefits Available
[Updated] The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson has “authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19.” A spokesperson said, “These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees... Read more of this article
Temporary Unemployment Benefit For Workers
“Persons who have been put out of work in bars/clubs will be eligible for up to $1,000 which will be paid electronically,” Premier David Burt said, adding they they will also provide support for businesses who have been ordered to close. This follows after the Government directed that all indoor bars and clubs close effective Tuesday, December... Read more of this article
Ministers On Assistance, Unemployment Benefit
As of November 20, 2020, an estimated 2,163 people are receiving Financial Assistance benefits, Minister Jason Hayward said, while Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said that just over $267,000 has been paid to about 60 people on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit programme. Speaking at yesterday’s [Nov 30] press conference, Labour Minister... Read more of this article
Minister: “Recipients Will Receive $1520 Monthly”
“The Supplementary Unemployment Benefits program is scheduled to run until March 31, 2021, and recipients will receive a monthly flat rate of $1520 with some individuals receiving an additional monthly payment of $429 for their health insurance premium,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking at last night’s press briefing,... Read more of this article
Minister On Supplemental Unemployment Benefit
[Updated] Minister of Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference today [Aug 20], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The Minister said that as the unemployment benefit comes to an end, the Government is aware that many in our community still need assistance, so they created the Supplemental... Read more of this article
Government Update On Unemployment Benefit
The Government announced that the temporary unemployment benefit which was introduced at the onset of the pandemic “will transition persons to either Financial Assistance or a longer term unemployment support,” with Bermudians and spouses of Bermudians eligible for further benefits. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 crisis continues... Read more of this article
Govt On Supplemental Unemployment Benefit
The Government provided some further information on the unemployment benefit, financial assistance and the supplemental unemployment assistance. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is aware that the Government’s unemployment benefit was extended from 12 to 16 weeks is now being extended by a further 2 weeks for a total of 18 weeks.... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefit: Additional Two Weeks
“Government plans to extend the unemployment benefit for an additional two weeks to allow persons the opportunity to transition to the new benefit,” Minister Jason Hayward said, with the Minister explaining that the Government “will introduce a supplemental unemployment assistance.” Speaking at last night’s [July 24] press... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefit Payments Delayed
Due to technical problems at the bank, unemployment benefit payments due today were delayed, however the matter has been resolved and the payments are scheduled to be processed this evening, the Ministry of Finance said. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance is advising the public that due to technical problems being experienced by the... Read more of this article
Minister: $43M Paid In Unemployment Benefit
Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson confirmed that unemployment benefits have been paid to over 10,100 persons for a total cost to date of approximately $43 million. Speaking at last night’s [July 2] press briefing, Minister Dickinson said, “The term of the unemployment benefits has been extended for an additional 4 weeks, for a total of 16... Read more of this article
HSBC Does Not Charge A Fee For UB Cheques
In response to a question that was asked during the Monday [June 22] Covid-19 Update press conference, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that “HSBC Limited does not charge a cheque cashing fee for Unemployment Benefit cheques.” A spokesperson for HSBC said, “We can confirm that the cheque cashing fee is not charged for Unemployment Benefit... Read more of this article
$38 Million Paid In Unemployment Programme
Unemployment benefits were paid to to over 9,700 persons for a total cost to date of approximately $38 million, and more than 3,500 people have now gone back to work. Speaking at last night’s [June 16] press briefing, Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said, “The Government quickly introduced an unemployment benefit, to assist people who... Read more of this article
