LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Bermuda needs economic citizenship
Insurance icon Brian Duperreault has called for a "more open" immigration policy "of inviting people with money and ideas to live in Bermuda".
Fahy: We need everyone's help to solve workforce challenges
Minister Michael Fahy on Thursday said that there are many initiatives that the Ministry of Home Affairs has undertaken to train and prepare Bermudians for this changing workforce
PRC holders: ‘We want to belong'
Longtime permanent residents on the island are hoping a recent judicial decision will open the door to citizenship.
Employers get work permit warning
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a reminder that from April 1, the chief immigration officer can levy fines of up to $10,000 against employers who hire unauthorized workers.
Work permit violators can face $25,000 fine
As of April 1st the Chief Immigration Officer will inherit stronger powers to address those persons who flout the Immigration law.
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Hospital bullying must stop, says union boss
New president of the BPSU Jason Hayward says migrant workers are being harassed and bullied at the hospital without repercussions.
National Security report tabled
Minister Michael Dunkley on Friday announced the tabling of a report which reviews Bermuda’s national security needs, by the National Security and Defence Review Committee.
Furbert gets third term... no Labour Relations debate
Chris Furbert was returned unopposed for a third term at the helm of the Bermuda Industrial Union.
Labour Act won’t be debated on Friday
Minister Michael Fahy said that the Labour Act will not be debated in the House of Assembly on Friday, adding that it was in the "best interest of good industrial relations".
Job cuts: 19 positions axed at HSBC... Catlin sheds 4
An HSBC reshuffling has seen 19 full-time jobs at the bank eliminated in Bermuda and Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. has made four Bermudian employees redundant.
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Bermuda's population expected to fall to 61,566 people
Bermuda's resident population is likely to drop from 64,129 people in 2010 to 61,566 people in 2020, according to a Department of Statistics report released on Wednesday.
More than 200 attend Hospitality Career Fair
The Ministry of Home Affairs in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association hosted the 2014 Hospitality Career Fair at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Wednesday.
Marine & Ports and Parks employees to return to work
Minister Michael Fahy on Monday said that a resolution was reached in the labour disputes affecting the Department of Marine and Ports Services and the Department of Parks.
Minister Fahy unhappy with BIU approach
The Minister of Home Affairs has criticised Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert for going public with their correspondence by releasing a 'not-entirely-accurate' letter to the press.
Hospitality Career Fair at Fairmont Hamilton
The Ministry of Home Affairs in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association will host the 2014 Hospitality Career Fair on Wednesday, February 26 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
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