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Apprenticeship Program Exceeds Standards
The Department of Workforce Development’s [DWD] Apprenticeship Program ”not only meets but exceeds the recommended standards,” set by the International Labour Organization [ILO], the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The International Labour Organization [ILO] sets global standards for labour-related issues,... Read more of this article
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BILTIR Summer Student Internship Program
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is encouraging young Bermudians who are interested in a career in the life and annuities industry to apply for its annual summer internship programme. A spokesperson said, “The internship programme is now open for applications from Bermudian university or college students who are... Read more of this article
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Minister Hayward On Paid Leave Entitlement
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said he ”would like to take this opportunity to bring clarity to the paid leave entitlement for personal service employees who receive commission and employees who receive gratuities and services charges in accordance with the Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023.” Minister Hayward said,... Read more of this article
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Govt Clears Work Permit Application Backlog
The Department of Immigration [DOI] advised “that following the cyber-attack on September 20, 2023, the backlog of work permit applications awaiting decisions has been addressed.” A Government spokesperson said, “Despite the DOI team being unable to access the systems required to validate essential information, they continued manually... Read more of this article
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Understanding Disability In Workplace Discussion
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced an upcoming “Understanding Disability in the Workplace Panel Discussion” scheduled for Wednesday [Dec 6]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors presents “Understanding Disability in the Workplace Panel Discussion.”... Read more of this article
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Closed Categories Work Permit Rules Extended
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the “moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending February 29th, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from the prior three-month period ending November 30th,... Read more of this article
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‘Athlete To Professional’ Career Experience
C.L.A.S.S. Athletic [Curating Legacy Athletes through Scholastic Success] — Bermuda’s newest scholastic initiative for high school athletes – is set to host their inaugural ‘Athlete to Professional’ Career Experience on Saturday November 25th. A spokesperson said, “The event will be held at the Prospect Police Recreation... Read more of this article
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Free Bartender Training Program In UK/BDA
Bacardi announced that applications are now open for the second edition of Shake Your Future a free, professional bartender training program, which consists of four weeks of training at the European Bartending School in London, followed by a four-week work placement in Bermuda and more. A spokesperson said, “In response to the growing demand... Read more of this article
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CG Insurance Offer Summer Internships
CG Insurance has opened applications for their Summer Internship Programme, noting that it is “geared towards college students and recent graduates aspiring to pursue a career in the insurance industry, this programme provides an invaluable opportunity to immerse oneself in the dynamic world of insurance.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
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Photos: SSL Port Worker Training Completed
Eleven dockworkers received certifications after a ‘comprehensive Port Worker Training Program for SSL employees’. A spokesperson said, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd, the parent company of Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL], has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive Port Worker Training Program for SSL employees. “In... Read more of this article
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Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme
The Government will implement a Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme providing foundational training for young people of school age. This is according to the 2023 Throne Speech, with the relevant extract stating, “To address the human resource issues identified within our uniformed services, and to ensure that more Bermudians are able to... Read more of this article
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Ministry: ‘Work Permits In Bermuda’ Document
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has created a document entitled “Supporting Business Development and Expansion – Work Permits in Bermuda,” which they said “aims to simplify, promote, and explain the work permit types available for businesses looking to domicile in Bermuda or expand their operations.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
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Govt: Employer’s Obligation For Redundancy Pay
The Ministry of Economy and Labour said they have “received queries from employees and members of the public pertaining to redundancy and the payment of severance allowance.” A Government spokesperson said, “While the Government of Bermuda appreciates the financial position that some employers may be in during this time, section 30... Read more of this article
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Chamber Clarifies Statement & Apologises
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said they want to clarify a statement in their recent press release, noting that a consultation was offered, and said they “deeply regret any confusion that our initial statement may have caused” and “apologise for any inaccuracies in our previous press release.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
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Amendments To Prevent Employers Retaining Tips
The proposed amendments to the Employment Act “will ensure that the practice of employers retaining tips and other gratuities earn by employees is discontinued,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 22] the Minister said, ”I will be laying before this Honourable House... Read more of this article
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Job Market Employment Statistics Released
Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the 2023 editions of The Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs and Tabulation Set publications from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The 2022 Employment Survey reference week was August 28 to September 3, 2022, and the Briefs examine the employment changes... Read more of this article