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Upcoming: Hospitality Institute Networking Event
Bermuda Hospitality Institute will host its Annual Student Roundtable Discussion & Networking Event on Tuesday, December 18th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. This year a new program feature specifically for parents has been added. “Interest in hospitality careers among students who are seeking higher education continues... Read more of this article
Waiter/Server Training Programme Relaunched
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors is encouraging unemployed individuals who want to work to sign up for the 2013 Waiter/Server Retraining Programme. The deadline for applicants is November 30, 2012. Last year this time, the Ministry in conjunction with the Bermuda Hotel Association and the Restaurant Division of the Chamber... Read more of this article
Video: OBA On Youth Unemployment Numbers
[Updated] Young Bermudians can’t afford another five years of rising unemployment and do-nothing government, OBA candidate Alexis Swan said at a press conference this morning [Nov 20]. “The facts surrounding young Bermudians today are not good,” said Ms Swan. “Unemployment among young Bermudians has doubled since 2009. Nearly 4 in... Read more of this article
Butterfield Offers 56 Staff Early Retirement
The Bank of Butterfield has offered retirement to 56 members of its Bermuda staff. Employees offered the package are 58 to 64 years old, and it is optional – not mandatory. Michael Collins, senior executive vice-president, Bermuda, said: “The bank continually reviews the size and structure of its operations to ensure we are handling business... Read more of this article
Job Corp Meeting To Be Held On Thursday
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, advised that there will be a public meeting Thursday, November 15, to update on developments with the Job Corps Programme. The meeting takes place at the Bethel AME Church Hall, North Shore, Hamilton Parish at 7.00p.m. According to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors, the Job Corps... Read more of this article
Term Limits Policies Discussed At Public Forum
Last night [Oct 23] the Pembroke Parish Council hosted a forum on Term Limits at the Pembroke Sunday School. Under the term limits policy, work permit holders who have worked for six years or more in Bermuda are not entitled to a renewal of their permit. Waivers to grant the permit holder an exemption from the six-year limit can be granted by Immigration,... Read more of this article
Airport Exterior Painting Contract Awarded
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors, joined the Minister of Government Estates and Information Services, Michael Scott, on Monday [Oct 22], to announce a job creation/support initiative being spearheaded by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. The job initiative involves a contract being awarded for the painting of the... Read more of this article
OBA: We Cannot Continue With Spin & Deception
Speaking on the recent unemployment figures, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said the figures were “alarming” and said we cannot continue to go on with the “spin and deception.” Noting that the unemployment rate has doubled since 2009, Mr Cannonier said: “The reality of Bermuda’s story is this, we are not headed... Read more of this article
Minister Minors To Host Job Corp Meeting
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors advised today that there will be a mid-day public meeting on Friday [Oct 19] to discuss the Job Corps Programme. The meeting takes place at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, from 12.15pm – 1.45pm. According to Minister Minors, the Job Corps Programme is an initiative featured heavily in Government’s... Read more of this article
Swan: Unemployment Stats ‘Paint A Grim Picture’
The recently released employment statistics tell the “painful story of a difficult time” for Bermudians and also reflects how a “spend happy government” finds itself with very limited reserves, UBP MP Kim Swan said. The statistics revealed that working population declined by 1,323 persons from 2010, and the decline in non-Bermudian... Read more of this article
Report: Unemployment Rate Now At 8%
The Department of Statistics released the 2012 Labour Force Survey Executive Report today [Oct 17], which shows that the overall unemployment rate was 8% in 2012 – compared to 6% in 2010. This report provides findings on employment, underemployment and the unemployed with comparisons for the years 2010 and 2012. The working population declined... Read more of this article
Statistics On Employment/Education Released
The proportion of post-secondary graduates reached an all-time high in 2010, as the Island’s working population aged 25 to 64 years continues to progress towards achieving a higher level of education according to a new analytical census brief. The brief, titled “Education: Springboard to Employment and Higher Earnings” was released today [PDF].... Read more of this article
Meeting Held To Discuss Work Permit Policies
On Friday [Oct 12] the Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice Minors met with industry stakeholders to review the first draft of the 2012 Work Permit Policies. The Ministry said this meeting will be followed by further consultation with the stakeholders prior to finalizing the new policies which are expected to be implemented in the coming... Read more of this article
13 Staff Made Redundant At Capital G Bank
Capital G Bank Limited today [Oct 11] confirmed 13 employee redundancies, which they said were as a result of the “identification of recent operational efficiencies and the need to meet the skill sets required in order for the Bank to better achieve success in the future.” The redundancies consist of 1 international and 12 Bermudian employees... Read more of this article
Insufficient Funds: Career Fair Cancelled
The 2012 Career Fair has been cancelled due to a shortfall of funds, with some of the major sponsors cutting back on their support. The Career Fair, which now is in its 8th year, was supposed to take place on October 18th and 19th at the Bermuda College. The plans were to showcase over 75 booths showing various career options. Past years have seen around... Read more of this article
17 Successfully Complete Job Training
Minister of Economy Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors yesterday [Sept 27] gave an update on the recently launched Level 5 Drywall Mechanic Certification programme. The pilot programme was unveiled several weeks ago in partnership with the Construction Association of Bermuda and a group of Drywall Professionals. The initiative saw 17 Bermudian men... Read more of this article
