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Joint Hospitality Training Programme Launched
Government Ministers and the BTA joined restaurateurs this morning [Nov 20] to announce a joint hospitality training programme which will see participants “undertake a structured skills-development course, followed by paid on-the-job training opportunity.” A BTA spokesperson said, “A new public-private training and development initiative... Read more of this article
Ministry ‘Monitoring’ Concerns At Fitness Centre
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo advised that the Ministry “has been made aware of ongoing workplace concerns regarding a local fitness centre,” with the Minister noting that they are “monitoring the matter.” While the Government’s statement did not name the fitness centre in question, the... Read more of this article
Department Of Statistics Labour Force Survey
The Department of Statistics will conduct a Labour Force Survey from November 21, 2019 to January 31, 2020, with an aim to “collect information about workforce and economic activity.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that from November 21, 2019 – January 31, 2020, telephone and in the field interviewers from... Read more of this article
Ministry To Host A Job Fair On October 30th
The Department of Workforce Development will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 30th at Pier Six from 3.00pm to 5.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “Our Government is committed to introducing meaningful solutions aimed at improving people’s lives. We envision a Bermuda where there is a prosperous economy that works for everyone. “And... Read more of this article
Online Registration For Hospitality Job Sector
Bermudians interested in employment in the hospitality industry are invited to complete an online registration allowing them to be alerted about job openings, specific training, and learning and development opportunities if they need to refresh or learn new skills. “The initiative, a joint campaign by the Department of Workforce Development, Bermuda... Read more of this article
2019 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs
Today [Aug 23] the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the 2019 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs publication from the Department of Statistics. Minister Furbert said, “The Employment Briefs provides a broad count of all jobs in the Bermuda labour market by selected demographics, industrial and occupational groups.... Read more of this article
Minister: Employment Wage Commission Act
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo led the Parliamentary debate and passage of the Employment [Wage Commission] Act 2019 last Friday [July 19]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that this Spring, Minister Foggo facilitated several public meetings to seek feedback on the creation of a Wage Commission... Read more of this article
National Training Board Annual Report Delivered
The National Training Board Annual Report 2017-2019 was presented to the House of Assembly on Friday [July 12] by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo. The Minister said, “The report for 2017-2018 is over a year late and I apologise to this Honourable House for the delay. “The Report before you has consolidated... Read more of this article
Labour Force Increased From 36,541 To 36,725
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the November 2018 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics. Highlights from the November 2018 Labour Force Survey Report are presented below: 1. The labour force increased 0.5% from 36,541 to 36,725. 2. The working population rose from 34,625 to 35,083, up by 1.3%. 3. The median... Read more of this article
Premier Burt On Job Losses At Butterfield Bank
The Government is “disappointed at the loss of Bermudian jobs” at Butterfield Bank, Premier David Burt said, adding that they will work to ensure former employees have the needed support, and also “increase efforts to diversify our banking sector.” The Premier’s comments follow after the Bank of Butterfield confirmed... Read more of this article
Ministry To Establish A Wage Commission
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports today [March 4] announced that it will shortly be setting up a Wage Commission to consult with key stakeholders regarding the implementation of a living/minimum wage. This follows the tabling of a report by the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee [JSC] last year on The Establishment of a Living/Minimum... Read more of this article
Nine Bermudians Secure Full Time Jobs At BTC
A partnership initiative between the Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC] and the Government has culminated in the full time employment of nine Bermudians. The BTC Apprenticeship Programme, supported by the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, was launched in February 2016 with the aim of providing educational and professional opportunities... Read more of this article
Getting Bermudians Back Into The Trades
[Written by Chris Famous] One of our challenges as a country is that many of our fellow Bermudians are either unemployed or underemployed. At the same time employers are seeking work permits for thousands of guest workers. Some are doing specialist jobs in IB or healthcare that not enough Bermudians are not qualified for. However, the reality is that... Read more of this article
Jan 31 & Feb 7: Free Career Building Workshops
The Department of Workforce Development is offering free career development workshops on Thursday [Jan 31] at Warwick Workman’s Club and Thursday, February 7 at St. George’s Cricket Club from 10.30am to 2.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “Whether you are just starting your career, unemployed or underemployed and need assistance with... Read more of this article
Job Losses At Tokio Millenium Re Bermuda
[Written by Don Burgess] A number of people in Bermuda have lost their jobs at Tokio Millenium Re. RenaissanceRe acquired TMR in October 2018 for $1.5 billion. A spokesperson for RenRe, said in a statement, “Starting this week, we began communicating with employees of Tokio Millennium Re about our intentions regarding personnel once our acquisition... Read more of this article
Parliamentary Questions On ’100 Jobs Initiative’
The 100 Jobs Initiative held in March 2018 was attended by 283 people with 32 people being offered employment onsite, and a further 77 potential hires reported by employers at the time, pending background and reference checks. This was stated by Minister of National Security Wayne Caines in response to Parliamentary Questions from OBA MP Michael Dunkley... Read more of this article
