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2022 Fall Labour Force Survey Is Underway
Minister of Labour and Economy Jason Hayward advised that the Department of Statistics has launched the Fall 2022 Labour Force Survey, which is expected to conclude on February 28th 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The purpose of a Labour Force Survey is to determine the size and characteristics of the labour force and the economically inactive... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Bill Passes In House & Senate
The Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement] Act 2022 has now passed in both the House of Assembly and the Senate, paving the way for a minimum wage in Bermuda. The Government previously advised that they intend implement a minimum wage rate of $16.40 in June 2023, which they noted will be one of the highest minimum wages in the world. The full... Read more of this article
Over 130 Attend Hospitality Recruitment Drive
More than 130 individuals attended the 2nd annual Hospitality Recruitment Drive yesterday [Dec 14] at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, the Government said. A spokesperson said, “The event, which was a partnership with the Department of Workforce Development, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA], showcased... Read more of this article
Hospitality Recruitment Drive Event On Dec 14
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is inviting the public to “open the door to a career in tourism” with a recruitment drive at the Hamilton Princess tomorrow [Dec 14]. In an email, the BTA said, “Open the door to a career in tourism at the Hospitality Recruitment Drive at Hamilton Princess on December 14. Hospitality Recruitment... Read more of this article
Column: Minimum Wage, Economy & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] From my experience, most Bermudians believe everyone deserves a wage or salary which allows them to afford necessities. But the debate I keep hearing is whether a minimum wage which hopefully scales into a liveable wage is the way to go, or will rebuilding the economy cause wages to rise due to organic... Read more of this article
BHB To Host Mini Job Fair On December 20
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be holding a Mini Jobs Fair on Tuesday, December 20. A spokesperson said, “Several entry-level positions are available and attendees may leave the fair with a job offer if they meet all the requirements. The fair will be held at the Hamilton 7th Day Adventist Youth Centre, King Street [next to the Fire Station]... Read more of this article
New Workforce Development Advisory Board
The Ministry of Economy and Labour intends to “establish a new Workforce Development Advisory Board that will carry out the critical leadership function of the Workforce Development Plan,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 2] the Minister said, “The new Workforce Development... Read more of this article
Annual Hospitality Recruitment Drive On Dec 14
“In keeping with Bermuda’s National Jobs Strategy and Youth Employment Strategy, we must continue to engage with our hospitality stakeholders to ensure that the employment of Bermudians remains a priority,” said the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward in announcing that the 2nd Annual Hospitality Recruitment Drive will take place... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Of $16.40 Planned For June 2023
“The Ministry intends to bring into force on 1 June 2023 a statutory minimum wage rate of $16.40, which will be one of the highest minimum wage rates in the world,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 18]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased... Read more of this article
Minister On Youth Employment Initiatives
“In the next quarter, the Department of Workforce Development will be engaging with stakeholders to implement initiatives as outlined in the National Youth Employment Strategy,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 30]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good morning, Mr. Speaker, I... Read more of this article
DWD Accepting Trainee Program Applications
The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022/23 Graduate Trainee Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the two Graduate Trainee Programmes held thus far have provided twenty-one [21] recent college/university graduates with coaching,... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Of Between $16 – $16.40
“The minimum wage rate set to come into force in June 2023 will be between $16 and $16.40,” the Government announced today. In his Labour Day message, Minister Hayward said, “The implementation of a minimum wage reflects the social justice ethos of the Progressive Labour Party Government, ensuring that a fair day’s wage is paid for... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Youth Engagement Event
Recently, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person youth engagement event discussing Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, held at the Berkeley Institute School Library, saw 20 Bermudians from 18 to 26 years of age come together to ask questions,... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour is “advising the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from August 1st, 2022, for five months.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour will extend the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories for five months, ending... Read more of this article
Join The Summer Employment Programme
“There are more opportunities to join the 2022 Summer Employment Programme,” the Department of Workforce Development advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to advise that there are more opportunities to join the 2022 Summer Employment Programme and invites college and university... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Town Hall On Youth Employment
The Government will host a town hall at 6pm this evening [June 23] on Bermuda’s Youth Employment Strategy and people can attend in-person at the St. Paul’s AME Centennial Church Hall or watch online or via CITV television. The meeting will be hosted by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, Department of Workforce Development Director... Read more of this article
