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Column: The Jobs Situation In Bermuda
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Michael Weeks] The coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of stress for people. The stress of schools being opened and closed; Dealing with e-learning; Taking care of elderly parents and relatives masked and worried about their health; And, of course, the stress of lost jobs and lost opportunity. This week, we took... Read more of this article
Unfair Contractual Terms, Employment Contracts
Noting that the Ministry has received several reports “about unfair contractual terms and employment contracts that seem to take advantage of the current economic climate,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward advised employers “against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts.” Minister Hayward said, “I take... Read more of this article
DWD Accepting Trainee Program Applications
The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates... Read more of this article
Pandemic Impact: Total Jobs Declined By 1,951
Noting that “employment was impacted by economic contractions caused by the pandemic,” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said that “total filled jobs declined by 1,951 jobs or 5.7% from 34,378 jobs in 2019 to 32,427 in 2020.” Speaking at yesterday’s [Oct 25] press conference, Minister Furbert said, “This... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Labour is advising of “changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from November 1st, 2021, for a 3-month period.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour will be extending the moratorium on new work permits issued for closed job categories until January 31st, 2022. Please note that... Read more of this article
Ignite Bermuda Hires Selica Blackwood
Ignite Bermuda has hired Selica Blackwood as their new Communications and Administrations Officer. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is excited to have expanded with the hire of Bermudian Selica Blackwood as the new Communications and Administrations Officer after receiving 79 applications from highly qualified candidates. “Ms. Blackwood brings... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Labour is advising the public of “changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from August 1 for a three month period,” noting that they are extending the moratorium on new work permits for certain closed job categories until October 31st, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “As highlighted in the 2020... Read more of this article
149 Full Time Employees At St. Regis Resort
As of Friday, June 11, the recently opened St Regis Bermuda Resort had 149 full-time employees, of which 86 or 57.7% are Bermudian and 63 are work-permit holders” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, with the Minister also noting that the hotel is actively recruiting for additional job positions. Minister Hayward said, “Members of the... Read more of this article
Column: Connecting Bermudians With Jobs
[Opinion column written by MP Crystal Caesar] This week, Ministers David Burch and Jason Hayward announced a groundbreaking new project focused on helping Bermudians get jobs. It’s called the ‘Economic Stimulus Programme Employment Initiative’. As you know, The Government is engaged in economic stimulus that shovel ready projects – construction... Read more of this article
Employment Opportunities At St. Regis Resort
Noting that they have “significantly increased demand over the next few months,” the St. Regis Bermuda Resort — which opened last month — said they are “able to offer exciting employment opportunities” with “over 100 job vacancies.” A spokesperson said, “The opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort... Read more of this article
Unemployed? Please Submit Your Resume
Government is appealing to “unemployed Bermudians who are qualified and skilled in various Restricted and Closed Work Permit Job Categories to submit their resumes” to enable them to update the “unemployment database and assist persons in being re-employed.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour is collaborating... Read more of this article
Work Environments Free Of Bullying, Harassment
“To ensure that employees are allowed to work in environments free of bullying and sexual harassment and assist employers with compliance pursuant to the Act, the Ministry of Labour has created a Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policy Statement for employers to implement,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Minister Hayward said, “As... Read more of this article
‘Happy May Day To All The Workers In Bermuda’
Noting that he is always honoured to raise awareness on International Workers Day and pay tribute to Bermuda’s dedicated workers, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said that he is especially honoured today as “the importance of our workers has been magnified as many have continued to serve this community as essential workers throughout the... Read more of this article
3-Month Extension Of Closed Job Categories
Citing the impact of the pandemic on employment, the Department of Immigration advised that the moratorium on new work permits for closed categories has been extended for an additional three months until July 31st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour seeks to inform the public of the three month extension of the closed job... Read more of this article
Graduate Trainees Complete Career Programme
The Minister of Labour Jason Hayward recently joined the Graduate Trainee Programme participants in a virtual event to mark the Career Readiness Programme’s completion [CRP], where he congratulated those involved in the initiative. Front to Back, Left to Right: First row Daijon Taylor, Jalen Means, Meshellae Payne, Christian Belboda, and Brighton... Read more of this article
School Student Summer Internship Programme
Are you a high school student from 15 and 18 years old? If so, the Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the Summer Internship Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development invites applications for the Summer Internship Programme from high school students between the ages of... Read more of this article
