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Economy Minister On Job Creation
Economy & Trade Minister Patrice Minors yesterday [Nov. 21] unveiled a raft of plans and programmes aimed at putting recession-battered Bermudians back to work in the coming months. At a briefing to expand on her Ministry’s objectives as outlined in the recent Throne Speech, the Minister touched on the creation of a One-Stop Career Centre... Read more of this article
Economy Minister Details Career Centre Plans
Bermuda job seekers will soon be able to avail themselves of a one-stop career centre connecting them with education, training and employment opportunities, Economy, Trade & Industry Minister Patrice Minors told Parliament on Friday [Nov. 18]. Ms Minors was introducing legislation that will amalgamate the National Training Board with the new Labour... Read more of this article
Waiter/Server Retraining Programme
Yesterday [Nov.17] Minister Patrice Minors announced that the Ministry in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association and the Restaurant Division of the Chamber of Commerce has launched the “Waiter/Server Retraining Programme”. Minister Minors said, “The estimated number of substantive waiter/server work permits approved on an annual basis... Read more of this article
Bill: Exempt Senior Execs From Work Permits
Premier Paula Cox tabled the Incentives for Job Makers Act 2011 this afternoon [Nov.18] in the House of Assembly, which introduces the option of a permanent resident’s certificate for job makers, and would provide some senior executives with an exemption from requiring a work permit. The Incentives for Job Makers Act 2011 recognises companies that... Read more of this article
Minister Minors: 10 Year Work Permit
Minister Minors spoke today [Nov.18] in the House of Assembly on the 10 year Work Permit, which was officially launched on 1st November 2011. Available to some key employees of companies which meet certain criteria, the permit costs $20,000. To qualify for a long-term Work Permit, the company must have a significant presence in Bermuda, at least 20... Read more of this article
Minister Minors On 10-Year Work Permits
Yesterday [Nov.9] in her first industry address as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors participated in the Bermuda Employer’s Council “Lunch and Learn” session which attracted around 70 people. The topic of discussion was Bermuda’s immigration regimen — particularly as it relates to the new ten-year work permit... Read more of this article
‘Getting Back to A Viable Economy’
[Written by Sir John Swan and Larry Burchall] As stated in previous articles, in order to have a viable economy our National Workforce (NWF) needs to be at minimum 40,000. Below is a chart comparing the years 2008 when our NWF was over 40,000 and 2010 when it fell below 40,000 and the impact it has had on our economy. *The total NWF figure is arrived... Read more of this article
Statistics Show Income Increased In 2010
Government’s latest Employment Survey shows that despite a six percent unemployment rate in 2010, Bermuda incomes continued to rise. Released by the Statistics Department yesterday [Nov.2], the figures showed median gross earnings climbed by 2.6 percent from 2009 and were pegged at $57,915 in August, 2010. The annual Employment Survey is a tool used... Read more of this article
Hundreds Attend Hospitality Job Fair
[Updated] With Bermuda’s unemployment figures continuing to mount, hundreds of job-seekers today [Nov.1] turned out for a tourism industry jobs fair at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. More than 600 jobs were on offer at the event, including entry-level postions and jobs for which no prior hospitality industry was required. Long lines formed... Read more of this article
Dale Butler To Host Two Economic Forums
Parliamentarian Dale Butler will be hosting two public forums over the next week on the island’s worsening economic situation and mounting Bermudian unemployment. The Progressive Labour Party MP, who represents a Warwick constituency, said feedback he’s received on the campaign trail leaves him in no doubt his constituents’ chief concerns... Read more of this article
Career Fair To Start Today
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will offer a special employment advisory service as part of this week’s Career Fair. The 7th Annual Career Fair kicks off today [Oct.13] and continues on Friday, starting at 10.00 a.m. on both days. This week’s event will be held at the Bermuda College, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,... Read more of this article
Upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair
Earlier today [Oct.6] Minister of the Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson hosted a press conference to highlight the upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair, which will be held next Thursday and Friday at the Bermuda College. The event will bring together more than 70 exhibitors who will be profiling career opportunities. Minister Wilson said, “Together... Read more of this article
Five Jobs Lost At Bermuda Motors
Bermuda Motors has confirmed there will be 5 redundancies within the areas of Spare Parts and Sales. A statement released by the Company said, “The decision comes as part of the continued review of the Bermuda Motors business model, changes in the current economic environment and overall trends and best practices in the global automotive industry.... Read more of this article
Bob Richards On Job Losses
Reacting to the news yesterday of 150 job losses, Shadow Minister of Finance Bob Richards said, “The latest news of job losses in Bermuda forms yet another data point in the declining trend in employment and opportunity available on our island.” “The Citi Hedge Fund Services’ announcement is evidence that our problems are Bermuda-specific... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson Addresses Today’s Job Losses
In response to today’s news that 150 jobs will be lost, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson said, “The reality of the harsh economic climate cannot be ignored. The fact is that the economic challenges that we are facing as a Country are indiscriminate. “It is being felt across all sectors of our community, and as Minister... Read more of this article
CITI Moving 100 Jobs Out Of Bermuda
[Updated] Approximately 100 jobs will relocated from Bermuda to North America, with one of the island’s international businesses seeking to move staff to consolidate support functions, create operating efficiencies, and reduce overall expenses. “After due consideration, Citi has decided to relocate some of its functions currently being performed... Read more of this article
