Hashtag: #EmploymentInBermuda
MP Rolfe Commissiong On Unemployment Rate
[Opinion column written by MP Rolfe Commissiong] The Finance Minister’s recent press statement contained the following: “Changes in the black working population and white population are indeed significant and are something of note.” This tidbit came after the Minister and his government found themselves under inordinate pressure to publicly release... Read more of this article
PLP: “Bermuda’s Jobs Crisis Is Getting Worse”
[Updated with video] Following the release of the latest Labour Force Survey which showed unemployment increasing to 9% with the workforce having shrunk by 511 workers in 2014, Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said “it is clear that Bermuda’s Jobs Crisis is getting worse under the OBA.” The 9% unemployment rate in 2014 compares to a... Read more of this article
Leah Scott Organises Resume Writing Workshop
Junior Minister of Education and MP for Southampton East Central Leah Scott has invited Bill Zuill and Patrice Williams to moderate a résumé writing workshop, set to be held at Heron Bay Primary School on January 24, 2015. The workshop will be held from 2.00pm through 5.00pm. Promising to teach attendees how to create “a professional résumé... Read more of this article
Kim Wilson To Hold Job Readiness Workshop
Constituency #34 Sandys South Central MP Kim Wilson has teamed up with the Department of Workforce Development to host a Job Readiness Workshop aimed at helping to get Bermudians back to work. The workshop will include tips and training on developing critical job ready skills such as interviewing and resume’ writing, effective communication and other... Read more of this article
Labour Force Survey: 9% Unemployment Rate
[Updated with video] According to the 2014 Labour Force Survey released today [Jan 9], the unemployment rate was measured at 9% and the workforce shrunk by 511 workers in 2014. The 9% unemployment rate in 2014 compares to a 7% unemployment rate in 2013, an 8% unemployment rate in 2012, and a 6% unemployment rate in 2010. Chart #1 extracted from the... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Site Lists 6 More Jobs, 12 Total
[Updated w/two responses] The America’s Cup website has been updated in the last 24 hours to to add six more jobs — now making a total of 12 jobs — with the newly listed six positions including Accommodation Manager, Creative Content Manager, Social Media Manager, TV Production Manager, Sponsorship Sales Manager, and Digital Marketing... Read more of this article
PLP Calls For Labour Survey To Be Released
“Reports that the OBA is delaying the release of the latest unemployment figures should concern all Bermudians,” Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said today [Jan 8], adding that they “call on the Premier to release the 2014 Labour Force Survey immediately so that the people of Bermuda can receive an unbiased view of the state of... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Website Lists 6 Jobs In Bermuda
[Updated with PLP comment] According to the America’s Cup website, they will be hiring in a “variety of positions” and “Bermudians are encouraged to apply” and the jobs will be “based in ACEA’s offices in Hamilton, Bermuda.” The jobs listed include: Graphic Designer, Event Manager, Community Outreach Manager,... Read more of this article
Deloitte To Host Student Reception This Evening
Deloitte will host a reception this evening [Dec 22] from 5:30-7:30 at Taste 141 for students interested in a career in the accounting, actuarial, consulting, and advisory professions. Students can meet with partners, managers and staff from several Deloitte global offices to ask questions about life at Deloitte, and what it’s like to work in... Read more of this article
Premier: Sun Life’s Plan A “Confidence Boost”
Premier Michael Dunkley said he welcomed the news from Sun Life that it intends to expand jobs in Bermuda over the next few years, saying it has shown “incredible foresight”, and is a “confidence boost for Bermuda’s economy and workforce.” Sun Life Financial International announced plans to “accelerate expansion in its Bermuda operation”,... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: “Two Nuggets & Three Issues”
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] If, as I wrote last week, Bermuda’s recession ends with GDP rising as much as 15% – 16%, and Bermuda gets back to providing 38,000 jobs with every currently unemployed Bermudian re-absorbed into the economy; then Bermuda will have resolved the first of three issues currently bedevilling Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess: Hiring 150 Employees
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will host a career fair on December 29, saying that as part of their $90 million renovation project, they will be “hiring more than 150 new employees for the 2015 season.” To learn more about the positions available and the benefits of a career with The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, interested individuals are... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Explains Work Permit Policy Delay
[Updated with video] Saying he was somewhat disappointed that the start of the new work permit policy is delayed, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said he is more concerned about getting this work permit policy right from the outset in order to ensure it assists business and benefits qualified Bermudians in the work place through job retention and... Read more of this article
“Bermudians Passed Over For Employment”
[Updated with Minister's response] “Despite the parade of photo ops put out by the OBA, the issue of qualified, capable Bermudians being passed over for employment in favor of foreign workers continues to be too often experienced by Bermudians,” Shadow Minister for Labour Relations and Seniors Derrick Burgess said in a statement last night. Mr.... Read more of this article
BIU, Department Team Up To Help Job Seekers
On November 27th the Department of Workforce Development will base staff members at the BIU headquarters on Union Square from 9am until 1pm to register any interested Bermudian with the Bermuda Job Board website. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Job Board is a national employment database operated by the Department of Workforce Development. It... Read more of this article
Emergency Work Permits Following Gonzalo
[Updated with PLP comment] The Department of Immigration confirmed that, until October 21, businesses can apply for emergency temporary work permits if they are in need of added assistance with Hurricane Gonzalo restoration work. A Government spokesperson said, “Until October 21st businesses can apply for emergency temporary work permits post... Read more of this article
