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Hayward: Progress Made On Worker’s Agenda
[Written by BPSU President Jason Hayward] The recent release of the 2016 Population and Housing Census Report has brought some alarming trends to the forefront. The report revealed that the disparity in median annual personal income by race has widen over the intercensal period with Blacks experiencing a 13% decline in income levels in comparison to... Read more of this article
37 People Certified As Guest Room Attendants
Thirty-seven people, who successfully completed a Guest Room Attendant Program – a joint initiative of the Bermuda Hospitality Institute [BHI], Ministry of Education and Workforce Development, Department of Financial Assistance and Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism – were awarded certificates and pins at a special presentation. Held... Read more of this article
Column: Considerations For Ageing Workforce
[Opinion column written by BTUC President Senator Jason Hayward] In the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC]’s 2017 Workers’ Agenda, the Congress highlighted the need for the Government to examine age discrimination in the workplace. Given our country’s ageing population, the Congress recognises that the issue of age discrimination affects many... Read more of this article
Video: ’101 Jobs For 101 Days’ Launches
A new initiative — 101 Jobs for 101 Days — has launched aiming to provide a means of income in exchange for services rather than financial assistance, and to provide an opportunity for people to showcase their skillset, work ethic and update their resume with more recent job experience. Minister of Public Works Lt/Col. David Burch said,... Read more of this article
32 People Secure Jobs At Employment Fair
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines extended his “heartfelt thanks” to all who participated in yesterday’s 100 Jobs initiative, which saw 32 people secure employment, and 77 more people confirmed for follow-up interviews with employers. Yesterday, at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 285 job seekers attended the... Read more of this article
Minister Wayne Caines On 100 Jobs Initiative
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines provided an update in the House of Assembly today [March 16] on “a collaborative effort between the Ministry of National Security and the Department of Workforce Development to provide jobs for Bermudians,” including the 100 Jobs initiative. Minister Caines said, “A fundamental goal since... Read more of this article
Video: 100 Jobs Employment Initiative Launched
The Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education and Workforce Development are hosting a job fair, with the “100 Jobs” initiative aiming to connect 100 unemployed and underemployed Bermudians with 100 employers. The 16-minute live video replay is below: A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security... Read more of this article
18 People Certified As Guest Room Attendants
Following a two-week training course, 18 participants have been trained as guest room attendants, with the public-private partnership resulting in participants earning the American Hotel and Lodging Certification as a Guestroom Attendant. The programme was launched by the Bermuda Hospitality Institute, Fairmont Southampton, Ministry of Education &... Read more of this article
Athletes’ Career Workshop On February 24
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA], on behalf of the Athletes’ Commission of the International Olympic Committee, will host a free Athletes’ Career Programme Workshop for Bermudian athletes aged 15 to 30 on Saturday, February 24. The event will be held from 8.30am to 5.00pm at the Goose Gosling Centre at Saltus Grammar School. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Total Govt Employees Went From 5,258 To 4,607
The total amount of Government employees decreased from 5,258 in 2012 to 4,607 in 2017, and the salaries/overtime payments paid went from $391,883 million in 2012 to $366,542 million in 2017. These figures were revealed as Ministry of Cabinet Office with responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo replied to Parliamentary Questions posed by OBA... Read more of this article
BTA Eliminate & Create Jobs In ‘Reorganisation’
Four job positions are being eliminated by the BTA and six new positions are being created, with the BTA saying the “reorganisation is about modernising the structure of the Bermuda Tourism Authority for the first time since its inception in 2014.” The BTA said the four job positions that are being eliminated consist of three staff positions... Read more of this article
Bermuda Skyport Hires Additional 11 Employees
Bermuda Skyport has hired an additional 11 employees, adding to the nine new hires announced last year and the 27 staff members who transitioned from the former Department of Airport Operations. “The new hires cover a variety of positions including maintenance, technical, commercial and finance. Out of the 20 new hires, 17 are Bermudian and two... Read more of this article
Department To Host Free Career Workshops
Whether you are just starting your career, need assistance with a job search or considering or want to ensure that you’re prepared for a job search, the Department of Workforce Development is offering free career development workshops assist you with career guidance. “The Department’s career development officers have organized monthly... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Skills Development Trainees
Earlier this week, the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch met with the latest group of trainees in the Skills Development Programme. The Skills Development Programme is designed to equip Bermudians with the additional tools needed to help them secure jobs in the horticultural field. Minister Burch with the participants of the fourth cohort... Read more of this article
Interested In A Career In The Maritime Industry?
Endeavour Community Sailing and the Bermuda College Division of Professional and Career Education are teaming up on a new initiative for youth in Bermuda, offering a course for Bermudian residents ages 16 to 24 years old who are interested in pursuing a maritime industry career. “Potential candidates do not need a sailing background to apply for... Read more of this article
Police Certificates To Be Submitted With Permits
Today [Aug 25] the Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown announced that police certificates must now be submitted with work permit applications saying “As we move to carefully scrutinize applicants, the request to submit police certificates is with immediate effect”. Minister Brown said, “Employers will be aware that the current Work... Read more of this article
