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Cruise Job Orientation Sessions Start Tomorrow
As the Ministry of Home Affairs and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines [RCCL], gear up to host this week’s employment information session for those looking for a career on board a cruise ship, one young Bermudian has been singled out for finding quick success on board an NCL ship. Last year, the Ministry partnered with Norwegian Cruise Lines [NCL] to... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Cruise Employment Opportunity
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced today [Mar 12] that it will be hosting an employment orientation session on March 26 and 27 for those interested in working in the cruise line industry. Last year, the Ministry partnered with Norwegian Cruise Lines [NCL] to introduce an employment opportunity which afforded Bermudians a chance to work on board... Read more of this article
Second Custodial Technician Training Program
Next week, the Department of Workforce Development will conduct its second Custodial Technician Training programme, this time for custodial staff working within the Ministry of Education. Earlier last month the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the introduction of a two-week Custodial Technician Certification training programme as part of Government’s... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Made Redundant At Catlin
Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. said that “as part of a global business realignment, 4 Bermudian employees, a small number of our overall local workforce, have been made redundant as certain tasks are transferred to a Catlin Group Shared Services Centre in Europe.” Graham Pewter, CEO of Catlin Bermuda said: “Catlin is increasingly centralising... Read more of this article
Almost 200 People Attend Hospitality Career Fair
[Updated with video + slideshow] The Ministry of Home Affairs in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] hosted the 2014 Hospitality Career Fair at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess today [Feb 26], which saw almost 200 people attend. The aim of the Hospitality Career Fair was to encourage suitably qualified Bermudians to apply for job opportunities... Read more of this article
Hospitality Career Fair Being Held On Feb 26
The Ministry of Home Affairs in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association will host the 2014 Hospitality Career Fair on Wednesday [Feb 26], at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The aim of the Hospitality Career Fair is to encourage suitably qualified Bermudians to apply for job opportunities in advance of the upcoming 2014 Tourism season. Participating... Read more of this article
Tourism In “Final Employment Discussions”
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said that it is in final employment discussions with 15 Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] staff regarding job offers. The BTA said, “In the Bermuda office, 10 members of the BDOT team applied for positions at the BTA, two subsequently withdrew and the BTA has now finalised discussions with three of them. “Those... Read more of this article
PLP Calls For Action On Domestic Worker Abuse
A recent advertisement for a live-in housekeeper “has once again brought the issue of abuse of domestic workers to light and the PLP is calling for urgent action,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. The ad was seeking one person work at three separate households, and do all aspects of general cleaning, heavy cleaning,... Read more of this article
PLP Supports Linking Concessions To Jobs
After ten people were made redundant on Tuesday [Jan 28] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban says that the Progressive Labour Party supports linking future concession packages to jobs and opportunities for Bermudians and that concessions should also be tied to succession planning and workforce diversity. Mr Roban... Read more of this article
Ministry Introduces Custodial Technician Training
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced today [Jan 27] that in a “simultaneous effort to get Bermudians back to work and reduce the issuance of work permits in the field,” they launched a Custodial Technician Certification training programme in collaboration with industry partners. The two-week course, which has 12 participants, is currently... Read more of this article
Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate At 7%
[Updated] According to a report released today [Jan 17] by the Department of Statistics, last year the unemployment rate stood at 7% and the median gross annual employment income rose 6% to $62,211. The overall working population increased by 115 persons in 2013 when compared with 2012, with the number of employed persons growing from 35,874 in 2012... Read more of this article
Bermuda CableVision Launches “Project Hope”
As part of its ongoing programme of community involvement and support, Bermuda CableVision is introducing a new initiative, this time to encourage the creation of jobs on the island. Called Project HOPE – which stands for “Help Offer Positions of Employment” – the initiative was unveiled last Saturday evening at CableVision’s “Salute... Read more of this article
Minister: Creation Of 60 Short Term Job Positions
Minister Wayne Scott announced today [Dec 4] a new short-term work programme which will employ 60 people to do landscaping and general maintenance work during 18 week period starting on December 9th. The hours will be from 8.30am to 4pm, with a salary of $525 per week. The Minister said, “We have seen an unprecedented increase in financial assistance... Read more of this article
Job Makers Incentive Act To Come Into Effect
Amendments the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 and the Economic Development Act 1968 will come into operation on 17th December 2013, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said today [Dec 4] in the Senate. The Minister said, “With effect from 17 December, under the amended Incentives For Job Makers Act, a company can obtain concessions... Read more of this article
HSBC Confirm “Roles Will Be Made Redundant”
[Updated] HSBC Bermuda confirmed this afternoon [Nov 28] that “some existing roles will be made redundant” to “accommodate the new structure.” The company did not confirm exactly how many people will be laid off, and unofficial reports range quite a bit. HSBC did note that new part time roles will be created, as well as four... Read more of this article
BHI Accepting Applications For START Program
The Bermuda Hospitality Institute announced applications are now being accepted for the START Program; an internationally recognized Hospitality Industry Certification program for high school students ages 16-18 years. Running January 14th through April 26th, this free program provides a career based educational experience that prepares high school... Read more of this article
