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Unemployment Benefit Extended For One Month
The Government will extend the Unemployment Benefit Program for another month, Premier David Burt said. Speaking at last night’s [June 11] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “As a government, we continue to provide a safety net for our unemployed and continue the work which is necessary to ensure that more of our fellow Bermudians can get... Read more of this article
Minister: $32M Paid In Unemployment Benefit
The Government has paid the unemployment benefit to over 9,000 people for a total cost of approximately $32 million, and over 2,600 individuals who were previously receiving benefits have now returned to work. Speaking at last night’s [May 28] press briefing, Minister Dickinson said, “This week, I authorized unemployment benefit payments... Read more of this article
Over $15 Million Paid In Unemployment Benefit
Over $15 million has been paid out as part of the unemployment benefit programme since its launch on March 25th, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said. Speaking during last night’s [May 4] press briefing, Minister Foggo said, “Last week some 2,500 applicants who have not previously received the payment of... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo: Unemployment Benefit Update
Today [April 29] the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo shared an update regarding the payments being made from the Unemployment Benefit Fund. Minister Foggo said, “Yesterday the Accountant General paid $2,004,870 to 2,106 eligible applicants – these are individuals who are receiving payment for the first time. “Today,... Read more of this article
$3.4 Million Paid In Unemployment Benefit
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo confirmed that around 3,811 individuals have been paid the unemployment benefit, which represents a total of just over $3.4 million, and by Friday a further 1,197 applicants will have been paid for an additional cost of $966,000, bringing the total applicants paid to 5,008. Minister... Read more of this article
Hotlines To Assist Residents During Pandemic
The Bermuda Government and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] are providing three different telephone hotlines to assist residents amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The first hotline established aims to provide general help and answer questions, and it can be reached on 444-2498 between 9.00am and 9.00pm. An emotional well-being hotline has also been established... Read more of this article
Phone Numbers For Unemployment Benefit
Minister Lovitta Foggo provided multiple phone numbers to assist those applying for the Government’s Unemployment Benefit, some of which can be contacted via the WhatsApp messaging service. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Unemployment Benefit Update
1,142 applicants were processed for payment yesterday and those funds should be in their accounts today and the Ministry anticipate processing more than another 400 today, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said as she provided an update regarding the unemployment benefit. Minister Foggo said, “Good Day: I am pleased... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefit Application Now Available
The Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit application is now live on the Government website, and eligible employees are welcome to apply. Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, “We are pleased to advise that applications for the Government’s Unemployment Benefit are now available and can be found here. “If you... Read more of this article
Minister Provides Unemployment Benefit Details
[Updated with video] The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, and employees eligible must meet the definition of an employee under the Employment Act 2000 and be either Bermudian, spouse of a Bermudian, PRC, or... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefit Up To $500 Per Week
The Government will be providing an unemployment benefit for eligible employees not currently on financial assistance which will provide a payment of 60% of gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, Premier David Burt said. Speaking at the press briefing earlier this evening, the Premier said: “I can also advise the Cabinet met today and... Read more of this article
