LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
ACE eyes Philly as 17 jobs go
ACE has made 17 people redundant in its Bermuda operations. Once the cuts take effect the reinsurance giant will have 196 staff on island.
Students get a taste of work life at careers fair
Students discovered a world of opportunity at the ACE Foundation Careers Fair. From architecture to nursing, the public and private sector showcased careers on offer in Bermuda.
'Bermudians-only' jobs list under review by Gov't
The list of jobs only open to Bermudians or their spouses is being reviewed by Government. The closed category is being looked at again as the island’s economy continues to be affected by the global recession.
Report paints a bleak picture for farming
Farming is in crisis and could become “obsolete” in Bermuda if action is not taken, according to a new report. In its hey-day the island’s agricultural industry covered 3,000 acres and employed 3,000 people.
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Bermuda to be made aware of migrant workers' plight
MONDAY, NOV. 22: A new awareness campaign will inform local residents about the plight of migrant workers around the world. George Scott, of the Bermuda Industrial Union, said migrants have faced abuse all over the globe and Bermuda isn’t immune.
Ministerial Statement: status of term limits on work permits
WEDNESDAY, NOV 24: Madam President, I am pleased to advise Honourable Members of the status of term limits in Bermuda. Honourable Members will know that much has been said about term limits on work permits.
Customs job seekers fail basic English and math tests
An alarming number of applicants for entry-level Customs jobs cannot pass basic math and English tests. They had 263 applicants at the last recruitment drive but Collector Winniefred Fostine-DeSilva was unable to find eight people who could pass the entrance exam, drug test and psychometric testing.
Illiteracy dogs job seekers
Bermuda is facing an adult literacy crisis with increasing numbers of job applicants unable to pass basic math and English tests for entry-level positions. Customs, Fire and Prisons have all reported alarmingly low pass rates on their entry tests in the past year.
Cox: Budget belt-tightening will ease effects of recession
Productivity and flexibility in the workforce are critical to helping Bermuda through the recession, retraining is critical to limiting job losses, said Premier Paula Cox.
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Wilson: Retraining available to get people back to work
Employers and industry leaders say there are hundreds of job opportunities for those willing to put in the work and accept the reality of entry-level wages.
Recession is set to deepen
Bermuda is facing a long and deepening recession until at least 2012, experts say. More jobs will disappear and wages could be frozen or cut for staff in most professions.
Campaign aims to highlight the rights of migrant workers
A public information campaign to protect the rights of 'migrant workers' will culminate with a rally on the steps of City Hall on Friday.
Confusion over work permit statistics
A Chamber of Commerce report states more than 3,500 work permits were lost since 2007, costing Bermuda $350 million. Minister Kim Wilson says the figures are misleading.
Local retail sales to suffer further decline, says expert
Analyst Cordell Riley of Profiles of Bermuda predicts local retail sales will drop 3.1 per cent in 2011. He arrived at the figure by looking at the underlying trend for 2010.
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