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Six Employees Made Redundant At PartnerRe
Six employees have been made redundant in the Bermuda offices of PartnerRe, with the company saying it was a “very tough decision to make” and is a “result of a reorganization of PartnerRe’s Finance function.” A spokesperson from PartnerRe told Bernews, “We can confirm that six jobs have been made redundant in Bermuda, of... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Non-Bermudians Only Category Growing’
“In between the pretty words lies the stark reality of life under the OBA, which is that non-Bermudians are the only job category growing under the OBA,” Shadow Minister of the Environment, Planning & Workforce Development Diallo Rabain said. Mr. Rabain said, “The OBA Government has a record of broken promises, anti-Bermudian policies... Read more of this article
‘Ready For Jobs In Growing Technology Sector’
[Updated] “We support the new network Digicel will install and recognise the need to upgrade our telecommunications infrastructure,” the PLP said today, adding that it is “disappointing” that the “OBA granted approval for Digicel to waive advertising for the 80 guest workers,” as “with the large number of Bermudians... Read more of this article
Job Recruitment Fair To Be Held On Nov 10
The Department of Workforce Development and Performance Solutions Limited will hold a recruitment fair tomorrow [November 10] for The Loren at Pink Beach, Bermuda’s new luxury boutique hotel. “Recruiters will be on site to conduct interviews from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Department of Workforce Development 23 Parliament Street [the... Read more of this article
Loren Pink Beach Resort Recruiting Staff
In anticipation of their opening in early 2017 opening, The Loren at Pink Beach the hotel is recruiting hospitality professionals for positions including Front Desk, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Housekeeping and Administration. The Loren said, “The Loren at Pink Beach is Bermuda’s finest and most secluded resort. This luxury boutique... Read more of this article
Govt Seeking 250 More Interviewers For Census
The Department of Statistics is seeking more than 250 census interviewers to conduct door-to-door interviews to gather census information. “Those interested in these part-time positions should apply by 7:00 p.m. Bermuda time on 28 September, 2016 at www.govtcareers.gov.bm,” a spokesperson said. “Successfully trained interviewers will... Read more of this article
Govt Summer Internship Programme Concludes
The Department of Workforce Development Summer Employment Programme concluded this week with a special luncheon for the students to meet with the Minister of Home Affairs, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. “The Summer Employment Programme assists participants in the development of their career goals by connecting work experiences to their academic learning,”... Read more of this article
Minister: Summer Employment Programme
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 8], Minister of Home Affairs Patricia Gordon-Pamplin highlighted the Summer Employment Programme coordinated through the Department of Workforce Development. “The Summer Employment Programme assists participants in the development of their career goals by connecting work experiences to their... Read more of this article
Summer Internships For High School Students
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 8], Minister of Home Affairs Patricia Gordon-Pamplin provided details of a summer employment initiative, in which participating companies offer a summer internship for high school students that will provide guidance, mentoring and work experience. The Minister said, “There are fifteen participating... Read more of this article
Appeal To Businesses: ‘Just Employ One Man’
The recently-founded charitable group Brothers of Bermuda is seeking the public’s assistance with its “One Man, One Week or One Month” effort that aims to assist men on the island in finding employment. A spokesperson said, “Brothers of Bermuda, a new organization that came into inception earlier this year, is made up of professional... Read more of this article
BLDC Workers Down Tools To Protest Dismissal
At around noon today [June 29], eight workers at the Bermuda Land Development Corporation downed tools to protest the dismissal of two of their colleagues. Chief Shop Steward Tyril Simmons said they met with management to address concerns and there was no change and they plan to meet with them again. When asked what they are seeking from management,... Read more of this article
“Creating Jobs For Everyone But Bermudians”
“Continuing Bermudian job losses under the OBA confirms what we in the PLP have believed for some time; the OBA’s trickle down, employ everyone but Bermudians approach simply does not work,” Shadow Tourism and Economic Development Minister Jamahl Simmons said. Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs Mr Simmons comments follow after the... Read more of this article
Column: What Is Our Real Unemployment Rate?
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Bermuda’s true level of unemployment is likely much higher than the rate – seven percent [7%] and 2,348 Bermudian persons 2015 – that is officially and recently reported. The higher and real number creates a need for a massive difference in the fundamental approach to fixing Bermuda’s economic... Read more of this article
Seventh Consecutive Year Of Job Losses
For the seventh consecutive year, Bermuda’s job market reported job losses with total filled positions falling by 156 [or 0.5%] in 2015. This is according to the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs, which highlights the main findings of the 2015 Annual Employment Survey and was released today [June 23] by the Department of Statistics. Chart extracted... Read more of this article
Chubb’s Early Career Development Initiatives
Chubb said they are “proud to welcome” the following individuals who have joined the organisation’s 2016 early career development initiatives: Denzel Simons named 2016 Graduate Trainee Denzel Simons has joined Chubb’s Excess Liability department for the company’s two year Graduate Trainee Programme designed to transition graduates... Read more of this article
Govt Extend Voluntary Early Retirement Program
The Cabinet Office is advising that it is extending its voluntary early retirement program for eligible persons in the public service. “Submission deadline is August 29th, 2016 and termination date is September 30th, 2016, with the exception of Education where termination will be June 2017,” a spokesperson said. “The early retirement... Read more of this article
