Hashtag: #EmploymentInBermuda
Column: Opportunity Knocks, Answer The Door
[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Marcus Jones] We have recently witnessed the departure of scores of expatriate workers returning to their homeland. More than 60 Portuguese nationals quit the Island in a special repatriation flight, some having lost their jobs. Reports suggest many more are waiting to go. With the invasion of Covid-19, we... Read more of this article
Column: Cole Simons Helping Young People
[Column written by Shadow Education and Economic Development Minister Cole Simons] Let’s support our young people, by helping them get back to work. As you all can agree, the Covid 19 pandemic has really taken its toll on Bermuda’s youth unemployment. If you look at Bermuda’s 2018 workforce development survey, you will find that the unemployment... Read more of this article
Craig Cannonier On Refusal Of Work Permits
[Updated] “We have to be sensible and not put Bermudian businesses and Bermudian jobs at risk,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said in reference to the Government’s refusal of work permits. Mr Cannonier said, “The Government today [July 3] admitted it had refused work permits without knowing if qualified Bermudians were available... Read more of this article
Minister Releases Labour Force Survey Report
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the November 2019 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics “The Report contains selected economic activity indicators from November 2018 to November 2019. The public is advised to read pages one through eight prior to reviewing the data,” a spokesperson said. “Highlights... Read more of this article
Employment Impact Of Covid-19 In Bermuda
Total Research Associates Limited [TRA] recently conducted a pulse survey to determine the employment impact of Covid-19 in Bermuda, saying that approximately four in ten have experienced a reduction in their number of work hours, one-third have seen a reduction to their salary or pay and one-quarter of islanders [excluding those who are retired] have... Read more of this article
Snelling & Horseman On Employment Rights
[Written by lawyers Juliana Snelling and Richard Horseman] Whilst Mr. Sanderson’s Bernews article no doubt is well-intentioned to provide free legal advice to the public, we take issue with some of the advice contained in his article with which we do not agree and therefore alert the public of our legal views: We take issues with the following statements: Employers... Read more of this article
BPSU: Together We Work Through This Crisis
“The BPSU is actively monitoring this rapidly changing situation,” BPSU President Armell Thomas said, adding that “if we remain united with the best interest of Bermuda’s health and socio-economic future in mind and action the ILO’s recommendations, I have no doubt that we will weather this storm.” Mr. Thomas said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister: Labour/Employment Concerns
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo advised that the Ministry has “fielded a number of concerns from employers, workers and residents regarding layoffs, temporary work stoppages and pay deductions as a direct result of Covid-19.” Minister Foggo said, “The Government of Bermuda understands the financial... Read more of this article
Proposed Unemployment Benefit For 3 Months
The Government is working to provide an unemployment benefit for individuals who are out of work due to the economic impact of Covid-19, Minister Lovitta Foggo said, adding that the “proposed period for this unemployment benefit is three months, after which workers may apply for financial assistance.” A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Apply For A BHB Job From Your Mobile Phone
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they have upgraded their job application software which “makes applying for a BHB position easy even from your mobile phone.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has upgraded its job application software. The move makes applying for a BHB position easy even from your mobile phone. “All... Read more of this article
Minister: Wage Commission Members Appointed
Cordell Riley, Chris Furbert, Robert Stubbs, Philip Barnett, Martha Dismont and Craig Simmons will serve on the Wage Commission. This was announced by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. “This Government made a commitment to ‘commence consultation on the Joint Select Committee... Read more of this article
Column: Bermudian Employment In Tourism
[Opinion column written by MP Jason Hayward] Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. In Bermuda, the total direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the tourism sector has increased by 34% from $583 million in 2014 to $886 million in 2018 according to the Tourism Satellite Account. The total economic impact of Tourism represents... Read more of this article
Apply For HSBC Summer Student Employment
HSBC Bank Bermuda is accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Student Trainee programme. A spokesperson said, “The HSBC student programme provides opportunities for students to get extensive exposure to the financial services industry. “Students receive hands on experience with the Bank’s products and services, gain a greater understanding... Read more of this article
Apply For Summer Employment Programme
The Department of Workforce Development is advising that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Summer Employment Programme [SEP], with the Department noting that “successful applicants will gain well-rounded career exposure for 10 weeks from June – August.” The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said,... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo ‘Disheartened” By Job Losses
Minister Lovitta Foggo said she was “disheartened” to hear of job losses at BF&M and advised those “affected by the redundancies that the Department of Workforce Development is available as an immediate resource.” BF&M previously confirmed that seven positions were affected, with two of the people who positions were... Read more of this article
Minister Releases Labour Force Survey Report
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the May 2019 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics today. Minister Furbert said, “The report contains selected indicators of the labour force and economically inactive population. These indicators are compared between the May 2018 and the May 2019 Labour Force Survey... Read more of this article
