Hashtag: #EmploymentInBermuda
Video: MP Rabain On Govt Work Permit Numbers
After the Opposition asked in the House of Assembly how many work permits have been issued for motor mechanics, electricians, welders and landscape gardeners, MP Diallo Rabain said they were “totally shocked” that the Government has issued 217 permits since 2013 for these categories. Speaking outside the House on Friday, Mr Rabain told Bernews,... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On Employment Committee Motion
The PLP said they are “disappointed that the OBA rejected our effort to reach across the political aisle” and “rejected a PLP motion to form a Joint Select Committee to inquire into strategies needed to facilitate the creation of new jobs,” while the OBA said the “economy is turning to allow for significant job creation”... Read more of this article
PLP C27 To Hold Job Fair In Warwick On May 14
On Saturday [May 14], Constituency 27 of the Progressive Labour Party will be holding “Get 2 Work Warwick!”, a job fair to provide help with resume writing, dressing for success, interviewing skills, training opportunities, and more. “This workshop will be held at T.N. Tatem Middle School, on Saturday, May 14, from 10am to 3pm,”... Read more of this article
‘Establish A Liveable Wage Standard In Bermuda’
“The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] strongly believes that is it time for Bermuda to establish and implement a liveable wage standard in Bermuda,” Jason Hayward said. “As the economy begins to stabilize, the call for a living wage is timely as it is a necessary component of sustainable economic recovery. “The establishment... Read more of this article
Workplace Anti-Bullying & Harassment Campaign
Saying they believe that “all workers have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work” and “workplace bullying and harassment should never be tolerated,” the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] has launched a ”Workplace Anti-Bullying and Harassment” campaign. The Union said, “The BPSU believes that all... Read more of this article
Govt Hiring Freeze Extended Through 2016/17
The Ministry of Finance announced today [April 27] that the Government will “continue cost containment measures to tackle the annual deficit” and the “Government-wide freeze on hiring will be extended through the 2016/17 fiscal year, after first announced for the 2015/16 year.” Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards... Read more of this article
Column: Decrease Of Bermudians Filling Jobs
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Hidden inside the nerd words in the 2015 National Economic Report of Bermuda, is a major point, one that may be missed in a cursory read. Inside those 28 pages, a solitary paragraph reveals this: “Jobs occupied by Bermudians were the only status category to exhibit a decline in employment in 2015. Bermudian... Read more of this article
RBCC Public Information Session At 6PM Today
The RBCC – the RCA [Regulatory Compliance Association] Bermuda Compliance Certification Programme – is inviting the public to attend a public information session at 6.00pm today [Feb 18] at Bermuda College. George E. Thomas, Jr, Chairman, RCA Bermuda Compliance Certification Programme Committee, said, “The programme is the product... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘We Completely Reject The Premise’
“We completely reject the premise of the Bermuda Industrial Union’s special edition of The Workers’ Voice” as “their presentation of information is twisted, misleading and false,” the OBA said. This follows after the Workers Voice released a special edition focused on the “State of Employment for Bermudians under the... Read more of this article
Ten New Apprentices Start At Digicel & BTC
The ten successful candidates for the new Digicel & BTC apprenticeship program started this week, which marks the beginning of a three-year training scheme designed to train young Bermudians in the vital role of technical engineers. “Following the influx of over 200 applicants, the ten successful candidates were selected for their exceptional... Read more of this article
Workers Voice: “Employment For Bermudians”
The Workers Voice has released a special edition focused on the “State of Employment for Bermudians under the OBA Government,” saying that Bermudians “are being displaced in their own country.” The edition said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union is on record in 2012 just before the General Election in December of 2012 saying... Read more of this article
“Ageing And Employment” Forum To Be Held
On Friday, February 5th at St. Theresa’s Church Hall, The Peace and Social Justice Committee of the Roman Catholic Church of Bermuda will host its first in a series of five forums reviewing the topic of ageing in Bermuda. “With 35% of seniors 65 years and older living below the poverty line, this first forum will explore the topic of Ageing... Read more of this article
Interns Graduate To Full-Time Job At Fireminds
Two interns have graduated to full-time jobs at Bermuda IT company Fireminds and a third intern has recently been recruited. Fireminds Ltd. runs an graduate intern programme for recent university graduates with degrees in Computer Science or Software Development. They are put through an intense six-month programme which includes help desk, IT support,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Job Board Website To Unveil Upgrades
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Job Board website is set to unveil a raft of new features on Saturday [Jan 23], including information on expiring work permits, addition of a new ‘Resources Tab’ and more. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said there are now 1113 employers and 6530 clients registered on the Bermuda Job Board, and to date, the total... Read more of this article
Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate At 7%
The 2015 Labour Force Survey Executive Report from the Department of Statistics was released today, indicating that the unemployment rate was measured at 7%, the workforce declined by 37 workers in 2015 and non-Bermudian workers posted an increase of 5% [or 377 positions] for the year while there was a 2% decline in the number of Bermudian workers with... Read more of this article
Bermudians Join Graduate Training Programme
Three Bermudians have become the first to take part in a new in-house graduate programme on corporate administration. Earlier this year, Codan Services Limited [‘Codan’], which is affiliated with off-shore law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman, announced it was launching a tailor-made three year graduate programme. It provides trainees with a structured... Read more of this article
