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Chamber: Shaping Bermuda’s Bartending Future
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has formed a stakeholder group with an aim to create a new strategic approach to bartending services, and “this industry-proposed solution will provide training and job opportunities for Bermudians seeking a career in bartending.” A spokesperson said, “The Bartender category has been a closed immigration... Read more of this article
Ministry Releases ‘Working For Workers’ Report
The Department of Labour released its Working for Workers 2023 report, highlighting a “year of successfully achieving many significant milestones that advanced employee and worker rights in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout 2023, the Labour Relations Section, which became the Department of Labour and remained within... Read more of this article
Applications Open For BHB Summer Jobs
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced the opening of applications for Summer 2024, welcoming Bermudian university/college students, especially those in specified fields. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board welcomes applicants for Summer 2024! Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service,... Read more of this article
Youth Employment Programmes Info Sessions
The Department of Workforce Development encourages all students aged 16 to 26 interested in summer employment opportunities to attend one of four Youth Employment Programmes Virtual Information Sessions. A Government spokesperson said, “The sessions will provide students with the information they require to register and become a candidate for... Read more of this article
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
