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New Website To Search Jobs In Bermuda
A new easy to use website has just been created with the sole aim of making it easier to find a job in Bermuda. www.jobsinbda.com is showcases all jobs currently available in Bermuda by gathering jobs currently posted in local media and agencies in order to create a full list of current active jobs. A spokesperson for the website said, “The site... Read more of this article
Home Affairs Minister On Bermuda Jobs Board
Earlier today [Nov 20] in the Senate, the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided an update on the Bermuda Jobs Board, and online employment website which was recently launched by the Department of Workforce Development. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Madam President, I’m pleased to report today that the Bermuda Job Board,... Read more of this article
Video: Fahy On Samaritan, Voting & Citizenship
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy held a press conference today [Nov 13] to expand on his Ministry’s Throne Speech initiatives, and formally open the new Department of Workforce Development. The Minister spoke on allowing absentee balloting for travellers and college students, looking at the concept of commercial immigration, citizenship rights,... Read more of this article
‘Why Bermudians Struggle To Compete For Jobs’
Doug Soares, the founding partner of Expertise, recently addressed the Rotary Club on the topic of long term job trends and the degree to which the Bermudian workforce is adequately educated to meet the demands of the job market. Mr Soares noted he was speaking about the long term trends in the Bermuda job market – not the short term – focusing... Read more of this article
Govt: 420 New Bermudian Hires From Tax Break
[Updated with PLP response] According to Minister of Finance Bob Richards, some 420 new Bermudian hires have been reported following the passing of the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2013. Minister Richards said: “Based on preliminary data, I am pleased to report that, between April 1st, 2013 and September 30th, a total of 420 new Bermudian hires have... Read more of this article
Four People Made Redundant At Capital G
Capital G confirmed that it has recently made four positions redundant as part of its “ongoing re-evaluation of its business in meeting its client needs and strategic objectives.” Last year the company made 13 people redundant, citing the “identification of recent operational efficiencies and the need to meet the skill sets required in... Read more of this article
BPSU Observes World Day For Decent Work
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] joined the international trade union movement in acknowledging World Day for Decent Work on Monday [Oct 7]. BPSU President Kevin Grant said, “This recognition is a global out cry for decent work for all and an end to continuous attacks on trade unions around the world. Advocating for decent work reinforces... Read more of this article
Seven Bermudians To Begin Cruise Ship Jobs
Late this afternoon [Oct 4] on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Director of the Department of Workforce Development, Mr. George Outerbridge bid farewell to Bermuda’s newest Norwegian Cruise Line [NCL] employees. This weekend, Nicolas Butterfield, Brian Morris, Darnell Knight, Denika Outerbridge, Jasmine Simmons, Dominic Roberts and Joliza... Read more of this article
Eight Bermudians Offered NCL Cruise Line Jobs
Following a recruitment drive eight Bermudians have received offers of employment offers from Norwegian Cruise Line, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today [Sept 18] in the Senate. The first Bermudian contingent will set sail on their maiden voyage on October 5th 2013 from New York on the Norwegian Gem. Earlier this year the Department of... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Audition For Local Entertainers
[Postponed until Wednesday] Royal Caribbean in conjunction with the Department of Tourism are offering an opportunity for local entertainers to perform onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, while in port in Bermuda, during the 2013 and 2014 cruise ship season. The open audition for musicians, comedians, actors and magicians will be held on Tuesday... Read more of this article
Ministry Confirms Tourism Authority To Take Over
Government today [Aug 28] indicated that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff will have to reapply for positions, and the Tourism Authority will come into effect which will “operate as a private sector entity.” Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said he met with the BDOT staff, and said all the employees will have... Read more of this article
PLP Question Allegations Of Tourism Job Cuts
[Updated] Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said “credible allegations of imminent job cuts within the Ministry of Tourism are disturbing” and called on the Minister to “tell the people the truth about the future of Bermudian jobs within his Ministry.” Unofficial reports indicate that staff members at the Bermuda Department... Read more of this article
Report: Bermuda Could Shed Up To 2,400 Jobs
According to a recent analysis from Profiles of Bermuda, the Bermuda economy could shed as many as 2,400 jobs in 2013 — or 6.8% of the workforce — if current job trends continue. The Company said, “This would follow on the heels of nearly 2,000 jobs lost in 2012, 5.2% of the workforce. The economy shed nearly 5,000 jobs from its peak... Read more of this article
Summer Employment Programme Winds Down
One-hundred and fifty Bermudian youngsters will return to college or university having completed nearly three months in the Government’s Summer Employment Programme [SEP]. The annual SEP, which kicked off in May, had dozens of Bermudian college students working throughout Government, the private sector and the Island’s non-profit and charitable... Read more of this article
“Role Reductions” At HSBC Bermuda Office
[Updated] HSBC Bermuda today [Aug 7] confirmed there will be “role reductions” in the Bermuda office following a decision to move certain fund administration and custody services to their offices in Europe. An HSBC Bermuda spokesperson stated: “Following a strategic review of the HSBC Securities Services business [HSS] in Bermuda and after... Read more of this article
Video: MP Roban On 4.6% Government Pay Deal
Following the deal between the Unions and Government that will see workers take a 4.6% deduction, we need to look at the overall picture including workers facing rising costs and potential impacts elsewhere in the economy, said Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. Last week Premier Craig Cannonier announced that all six Unions and their memberships... Read more of this article
