150 register as unemployed

Speaking in the Senate today, Kim Wilson, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, said the drive started yesterday in the east end.

“Madam President, over the past few months I have had the opportunity to talk to a number of unemployed persons in the community,” she said.

“Some while waiting in the lobby at the Department of Labour and Training, or via scheduled appointment in my office, others at the various job fairs and still others through my daily interactions with people in the street or in the grocery store, or wherever fate will have us meet.

“I am struck by the similarities of their stories, hard-working Bermudians displaced as a result of company restructuring owing to economic conditions. 

“These are people from all walks of life Madam President.

“As at the end of the business day yesterday, approximately 150 persons had registered as ‘unemployed’ online via the gov.bm website or had visited an unemployment registration station in their area.

“Today, Madam President I am renewing my appeal to all unemployed persons to register. 

“I am eager to use the resources available to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to assist in every way possible to ensure that Bermudians are gainfully employed.”