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ABIR: ‘Continuing Trend Of Job Reductions’
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] released its Seventh Annual Bermuda Economic Impact Survey results, which shows that ABIR members’ directly contribute nearly $1 billion dollars to the Bermuda economy, and also show a “continuing trend of job reductions in Bermuda. Constantine Iordanou, Chair of the Association’s Board... Read more of this article
2012 Labour Force Survey To Start Today
This morning [May 21] Premier Paula Cox announced the launch the 2012 Labour Force Survey that is being conducted by the Department of Statistics. The survey commences today, and spans until June 29th. Premier Cox said, “You may recall in December last year when we shared the final results of the 2010 Census, there were 2,581 persons counted as... Read more of this article
Government’s $500K Employment Retraining Fund
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors today [May 16] presented the President of the Bermuda College, Dr. Duranda Greene with a check for $500,000 to establish a Re-training Scholarship Fund at the Bermuda College. The fund will assist retraining Bermudians seeking employment in a particular professional designation and retraining individuals... Read more of this article
BFIS ‘Careers In Insurance’ Booklet Released
The Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies has released a 20-page booklet ‘Careers In Insurance’, which is aimed at helping Bermuda’s students gain the knowledge to consider a career in insurance, then the education and training necessary to enter the industry. The booklet was designed to be used during the insurance career presentations BFIS... Read more of this article
Gibbons Company Retirements & Redundancies
Gibbons Company notified employees internally in early March of the retirement of 9 long serving employees and 3 redundancies across the group. A statement released by the Company said, “The decision came as a result of the continued decline in retail sales and the need for the company to make readjustments to its business model in order to remain... Read more of this article
Statistics Reveal 698 Jobs Lost In 2011
The 2012 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Brief was released today [Apr.18], and highlights the main findings of the 2011 Annual Employment Survey. In the 2011, Bermuda Employers reported a loss of 698 jobs in 2011 compared to 2010. There were 37,399 jobs counted in 2011 compared to 38,097 in 2010. Non-Bermudians comprised the majority... Read more of this article
Hiscox Bermuda 2012 Graduate Programme
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched its 2012 Bermuda Graduate Programme. Now in its third year, the 2012 graduate scheme offers a two year training programme for Bermudians graduating this summer, or who graduated in 2010 or 2011. The scheme runs on a rotational basis, allowing graduates to work in different areas of the Hiscox business in the UK,... Read more of this article
“Employment Hotline” Launched For Jobseekers
Today the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors advised that the Department of Labour and Training has created a new hotline aimed at encouraging unemployed persons to register with the department. The new number is 297-7631. Minister Minors noted that the Ministry wants to ensure that it provides individuals, who are currently unemployed,... Read more of this article
Minister: Railway Trail Initiative A Success
Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks spoke on a public/private partnership within the Ministry of Public Works earlier this week. The Department of Parks contracts maintenance of the Railway Trial to local landscaping companies who are required to hire Bermudians as trainees. The contractor was required to submit monthly progress reports to the Department... Read more of this article
Landscapers Work Permit Moratorium Lifted
Today [Mar.29] the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors announced the moratorium on work permits for landscape gardeners will be lifted. Minister Minors pointed out that “it has always been and continues to be a top priority to ensure that Bermudians who are currently unemployed are properly placed in jobs where there is a need”. She... Read more of this article
Westgate Hosts ‘Community Reintegration Fair’
Nine private sector companies and over a dozen helping or Government agencies turned up for the Department of Correction’s “Bridging the Gap Vll: Community Reintegration Fair” held this morning [Mar.28] at Westgate Correctional Facility. The private sector companies were companies that are willing to hire recently or just released prison inmates.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Recruiting New Officers
The Bermuda Police Service is seeking new recruits between the ages of 19 – 45, with a school-leaving certificate, who are team players, highly motivated, decisive and calm under pressure with good interpersonal skills. Along with meeting the initial requirements, applicants must pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, vetting checks, physical,... Read more of this article
Labour Dispute At Riddell’s Bay
Staff members of the Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club in Warwick have walked off the job and are protesting outside the property this afternoon [Mar.8] after a fellow staff member was fired. This is the second day of the industrial action, which was predicated by the termination of Yvonne Bradshaw from the food and beverage department. Speaking... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President On Privatisation
Bermuda Industrial President Chris Furbert held a press conference yesterday [Mar.1] and said the “union has always been against privatization.” Mr Furbert went on to say that, “In our experience with privatization, workers don’t get the fair end of the stick. And that’s happened not just in Bermuda, but all around the... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Minors On Job Creation
[Updated with video] Government’s job placement and retraining efforts are being tailored to meet the needs of both those seeking work and employers, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said today [Feb.24]. Speaking at a Government press conference following the release of the Budget statement, Ms Minors said her Ministry would... Read more of this article
Construction Job Fair To Be Held
A Construction Job Fair will be held next week Thursday [Feb.23] at the Bermuda College from 10am to 3pm. “This event will feature careers in the construction industry where vacancies exist. Employers have agreed to participate in an effort to identify, interview and hopefully hire unemployed individuals who have had some experience working in... Read more of this article
