LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
SUN EXCLUSIVE
Bank lays off more than a dozen staff
HSBC Bermuda has given redundancy notices to approximately 15 people over the past six weeks, the Bermuda Sun revealed on Friday.
Perinchief: Throne Speech plans include 'innovative methods' for keeping Bermuda safe
Minister Wayne Perinchief on Tuesday said that with the Government's plan to end conscription, there would be a review of Bermuda's security and defence services.
Red/green system to 'simplify' customs control
The Department of Customs on Wednesday advised that effective November 19, it will commence the operation of a dual-channel declaration system.
Cold war averted by late deal
A dispute that could have left the refrigerated containers at the docks without power was resolved this week.
Weeks: Tynes Bay training is a wise investment
Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks on Wednesday commended Tynes Bay Waste Facility's overseas training program which has prepared Bermudians for work.
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Dock dispute referred to arbitration
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Wednesday advised that the Stevedoring Services and BIU dock dispute has been referred to arbitration.
PLP questions Government Term Limit plans
After the Government further outlined plans to suspend Term Limits for two years to help international business, the PLP reacted on Sunday by demanding more details be presented to the public.
New St George's Mayor has high hopes for the Old Town
The new Mayor of St George's Garth Rothwell was officially sworn in on Monday at the Town Hall.
Dock workers return to work
Dock workers went back to work on Tuesday afternoon after a temporary agreement was reached.
BEC 'concerned' about dock dispute
The BEC on Tuesday released a statement saying that they are very concerned that so soon into the New Year and after a General Election, there developed a strike on the Docks.
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Are the Uyghurs being denied human rights?
Amnesty International Bermuda on Tuesday commented on the statelessness of the Uyghurs, citing the Declaration of Human Rights with regard to their right to a nationality.
Hotel plans to offer long-term rentals to business workers
Think hotels are only for short-stay visitors? Think again. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess could start renting out luxury apartments to business workers within just a few years.
Lister: Steer students toward filling skills gaps
Directing students to the right careers could be part of the solution to the island’s unemployment problem, according to PLP leadership hopeful Terry Lister. Mr. Lister believes a statistical breakdown of the positions and professions held by guest workers could be used to fuel career choices for Bermudians.
Ex-prisoners put to work in scheme to make them more employable
MONDAY, SEPT. 27: Former prisoners are being put to work by Government in a new scheme to make them more employable after they are released. The Transition Initiative 2010, announced today, has created six positions within the Department of Works and Engineering for inmates after their release.
Industrial action continues to affect ferry service
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 5:15PM UPDATE: Most ferry services remain suspended today as industrial action continues. The Paget/Warwick commuter service is running. But all other routes are out of service.
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