LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Wilson: We need to work harder at getting Bermudians employed
Minister Kim Wilson announced on Wednesday that changes would be made to the Department of Labour and Training to help Bermudians find work.
Bermuda Motors announces layoffs
Bermuda Motors announced on Wednesday it has made five employees redundant as part its restructuring programme.
Latin to close its doors
Latin, the South American themed-bar and restaurant in Hamilton, is to close, it was announced on Friday. The North American-style Victoria Grill will open in its place.
Jobless men outnumber women
The unemployment rate will be higher than the 2010 Census results suggest, Government said on Friday.
OBA defends 'compassionate' low pay tax break policy
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards on Tuesday dismissed criticism of OBA proposals to boost the economy and deal with debt.
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Black schoolboys fear 'gay' label for academic success
Government adviser Rolfe Commissiong has backed a top teacher's claim that some black schoolboys don't perform at school because academic achievement is seen as 'gay'.
Slump drives car sales down by 50 per cent
This summer car dealers witnessed a staggering 45 per cent drop in sales receipts compared to 2010. That represents a drop of almost half of total sales.
Dale Butler to hold public forums on economy
Progressive Labour Party MP Dale Butler will host two public forums in Warwick: 'Unemployment and young men' and 'You, me and the economy'.
Hospitality jobs fair attracts hundreds
Hundreds looked for hotel jobs on Tuesday at a hospitality industry jobs fair at Hamilton Princess as the recession continues to take a toll on employment.
2011 Speech from the Throne: full text
Governor Sir Richard Gozney delivered the Throne Speech on Friday morning.
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Premier's remarks on Throne Speech
These are challenging times for Bermuda and we must work together to make job creation a priority, Premier Paula Cox said on Friday in remarks following the Throne Speech.
Sweeping changes to help employ Bermudians
Friday's Throne Speech announced several job schemes as well as initiatives to help businesses get more capital and make getting work permits easier.
Youth Service will offer alternative to Regiment
Alternatives to service in the Bermuda Regiment are to be introduced as part of an overhaul of military law, Government said on Friday.
Bermudians made redundant, but guest workers kept on at the Reefs (Update 2)
Three Bermudian maintenance workers were made redundant at The Reefs on Monday. Six expats have stayed on staff.
10-year work permits to cost $20k
Government said on Friday that the new 10-year work permits will cost $20,000 and will only be available to companies where at least 50 per cent of employees are Bermudian.
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