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BELCO To Hold Apprenticeship Open House
BELCO will hold an Apprenticeship Programme open house on Tuesday, October 8 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. BELCO’s Training and Development Manager, Shaun Roberts, said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited today announced an Apprenticeship Programme open house that will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at the ReGen Showroom at 25 Serpentine Road from... Read more of this article
Column: PLP’s Robinson On Jobs & Economy
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party welcomes the positive news contained within the 2024 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs unveiled by Minister Jason Hayward this week confirming that Bermuda is seeing strong job growth and steady economic progress. Highlights from the report include Between... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 2] on the Bermuda Job Market Employment Brief 2024. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 4.20pm: Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media and the listening public; thank... Read more of this article
Position Paper On Progressing Minimum Wage
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced the Position Paper on Progressing Bermuda’s Minimum Hourly Wage. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The first statutory minimum hourly wage rate for Bermuda was established on 1 June 2023 by the Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023, which set the minimum hourly... Read more of this article
Applications Open For Graduate Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced that the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is now accepting applications for the 2024 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Formerly known as the Graduate Trainee Programme, the updated name better reflects the programme’s core mission. While the title has... Read more of this article
The Huddle To Host Event On Career Transitions
The Huddle will host an event focused on navigating career transitions titled “Career 2.0 – Career Success: The Next Time on Your Own Terms.” A spokesperson said, “As the world of work continues to evolve, especially in these unpredictable times, The Huddle is proud to announce its next event specifically crafted for those... Read more of this article
PLP Statement On Job Categories, Politics, More
The PLP said they “extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Minister Jason Hayward and the PLP government for your unwavering dedication to maintaining and, if necessary, expanding protected job categories for Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “Despite the repeated complaints from those in the Opposition, who have a longstanding... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an update on Restricted and Closed job categories. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective September 1st, 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending November 30th,... Read more of this article
Allied World Concludes Internship Program
Allied World Bermuda held a nine-week summer internship program from June 10th to August 9th with three talented Bermudian students selected out of a competitive field of candidates. The interns included Sari Smith [Bermuda College and the University of Exeter], Joshua Thorne [University of South Florida and University of Tampa], and Hannah Deacon [University... Read more of this article
Govt Issue RFP For Bermuda Job Board Website
The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced an “exciting opportunity for innovative developers and firms to participate in enhancing Bermuda’s employment landscape.” A Government spokesperson said, “Through a newly issued Request for Proposal [RFP], the Ministry is seeking to replace the current Bermuda Job Board with a state-of-the-art... Read more of this article
Photos: 180 Students Celebrated At Reception
The Department of Workforce Development recently celebrated the achievements of the 2024 Youth Employment Programme with a special reception honouring 180 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department’s Youth Employment Programme offers students valuable opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and gain essential... Read more of this article
Marine And Ports Offer Training Programmes
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is “highlighting two exciting maritime training programmes aimed at enticing young Bermudians to join their ranks.” A Government spokesperson said, “And today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter notes that this recruitment drive for Marine Pilots and Maritime Operation Controllers... Read more of this article
