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Police: reckless acts but no major incidents over holiday weekend

BPS spokesman says 20 arrests were made over a generally peaceful Labour Day holiday period

BPS spokesman says 20 arrests were made over a generally peaceful Labour Day holiday period

• Sep 03, 2025 11:07 AM

Labour

‘Workers cannot be left behind’

David Burt, the Premier, announces that the minimum wage has increased to $17.13 per hour

David Burt, the Premier, announces that the minimum wage has increased to $17.13 per hour

• Sep 02, 2025 9:16 AM

Opinion Writer

Uplifting examples of labour in progress

Lindsay Simmons remembers the sacrifices of those who fought for fair treatment, safe workplaces and dignity on the job

Lindsay Simmons remembers the sacrifices of those who fought for fair treatment, safe workplaces and dignity on the job

• Sep 02, 2025 7:59 AM

Labour

Richardson: Workers can help to solve social ills

The Opposition leader questions how labour will use its power in Bermuda

The Opposition leader questions how labour will use its power in Bermuda

• Sep 02, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Burt: we must be ready for AI and digital economy

The Premier says Bermudians must not be left behind

The Premier says Bermudians must not be left behind

• Sep 01, 2025 1:11 PM

General

Hayward: Labour is the link that empowers us

Bermuda's minimum wage increases to $17.13 per hour as of today

Bermuda's minimum wage increases to $17.13 per hour as of today

• Sep 01, 2025 12:31 PM

General

Labour Day calls us to build ‘a fairer Bermuda’

Dawn Simmons, the Progressive Labour Party chairwoman, delivers a message to workers

Dawn Simmons, the Progressive Labour Party chairwoman, delivers a message to workers

• Sep 01, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

The vital importance of fostering solidarity

Glenn Fubler, in conjunction with fellow former BUT presidents Ellen-Kate Horton and Dale Butler, presents a Labour Day message

Glenn Fubler, in conjunction with fellow former BUT presidents Ellen-Kate Horton and Dale Butler, presents a Labour Day message

• Aug 30, 2025 7:00 AM

General

BPSU: threats against trade unionism remain ‘real’

Bermuda Industrial Union, meanwhile, says projects on the horizon show path on which labour remains central to progress

Bermuda Industrial Union, meanwhile, says projects on the horizon show path on which labour remains central to progress

• Aug 29, 2025 8:11 AM

General

Waste collection changes for Labour Day

Trash pick-up is to follow a rollover schedule to account for the Monday holiday

Trash pick-up is to follow a rollover schedule to account for the Monday holiday

• Aug 27, 2025 12:16 PM

General

Union leader challenges politicians to display daily leadership

Kevin Pilgrim, vice-president of the Electrical Supply Trade Union, speaks at the culmination of the Labour Day march

Kevin Pilgrim, vice-president of the Electrical Supply Trade Union, speaks at the culmination of the Labour Day march

• Sep 03, 2024 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Community is power

BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant has a message for Bermuda ahead of Labour Day

BPSU general secretary Kevin Grant has a message for Bermuda ahead of Labour Day

• Aug 31, 2024 7:00 AM

General

Premier: the PLP has not forgotten its labour roots

David Burt delivers impassioned speech at Bermuda Industrial Union’s annual banquet

David Burt delivers impassioned speech at Bermuda Industrial Union’s annual banquet

• Aug 31, 2024 6:58 AM

General

Trash collection schedule pushed back for holiday

Household waste collection will take place one day later than usual next week

Household waste collection will take place one day later than usual next week

• Aug 28, 2024 11:09 AM

Opinion Writer

Lifelong learner gets his due

Glenn Fubler on the mural of Ottiwell Simmons finally going up on the building that houses the Bermuda Industrial Union

Glenn Fubler on the mural of Ottiwell Simmons finally going up on the building that houses the Bermuda Industrial Union

• Sep 08, 2023 7:44 AM

Opinion Writer

To march or not to march

Khalid Wasi questions why Derrick Burgess’s outrage does not extend to the recovery of the missing $800,000

Khalid Wasi questions why Derrick Burgess’s outrage does not extend to the recovery of the missing $800,000

• Sep 06, 2023 8:00 AM

Labour

Minister’s Labour Day message

The Minister of the Economy and Labour Jason Hayward says that through extraordinary sacrifices and achievements, workers have made invaluable contributions to the island

The Minister of the Economy and Labour Jason Hayward says that through extraordinary sacrifices and achievements, workers have made invaluable contributions to the island

• Sep 04, 2023 2:17 PM

Labour

OBA leader’s Labour Day message

Jarion Richardson pays tribute to labour saying that for every victory, there was a price paid

Jarion Richardson pays tribute to labour saying that for every victory, there was a price paid

• Sep 04, 2023 2:17 PM

Labour

BIU leader Chris Furbert: affordable healthcare must be Government’s top priority

Armell Thomas, head of the Bermuda Public Services Union, also said the introduction of unemployment insurance should also be given “priority status”

Armell Thomas, head of the Bermuda Public Services Union, also said the introduction of unemployment insurance should also be given “priority status”

• Sep 04, 2023 2:16 PM

Labour

Derrick Burgess gives ‘Ottie’ Simmons tribute at union banquet

Bermuda Industrial Union holds first Labour Day banquet since 2019

Bermuda Industrial Union holds first Labour Day banquet since 2019

• Sep 02, 2023 10:58 AM

Religion

Pay Labour Day homage to those who fought injustice

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) always insisted upon working hard

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) always insisted upon working hard

• Sep 02, 2023 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

If not now, when?

Glenn Fubler looks ahead to Labour Day and writes that the concept of solidarity speaks to all sectors of our society

Glenn Fubler looks ahead to Labour Day and writes that the concept of solidarity speaks to all sectors of our society

• Sep 01, 2023 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Building an equitable, prosperous and just Bermuda

Lauren Hayward-Bell trumpets the PLP’s role in elevating workers’ rights on the eve of Labour Day 2023

Lauren Hayward-Bell trumpets the PLP’s role in elevating workers’ rights on the eve of Labour Day 2023

• Sep 01, 2023 7:56 AM

Politics

Government ignoring prison officers, says OBA

Concerns raised by prison officers over the “unsafe” conditions they have to work in are being ignored by the Government, the Opposition has said. Michael Dunkl...

Concerns raised by prison officers over the “unsafe” conditi...

• Sep 10, 2022 7:45 AM

Crime

Two arrested for having knives over Labour Day weekend

Police made 39 arrests over the Labour Day weekend, including two people for possession of knives. Martin Weekes, the acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, said...

Police made 39 arrests over the Labour Day weekend, includin...

• Sep 07, 2022 3:33 PM

Labour

Prison officers under pressure, Labour Day attendees told

Prison officers are working in dangerous conditions as they work to manage a growing number of serious criminals, according to the chair of the Prison Officers ...

Prison officers are working in dangerous conditions as they ...

• Sep 06, 2022 8:02 AM

Opinion Writer

Optimising potential for all children

During my preschool years I spent most of the time with my maternal grandmother, Inez Darrell (née Outerbridge), in Flatts Village. It was my extended family’s ...

During my preschool years I spent most of the time with my m...

• Sep 03, 2022 8:00 AM

Labour

Labour Day march to return Monday

Bermuda’s workers and trade unions get a long weekend to commemorate Labour Day – after traditional commemorations of solidarity the two previous years were mut...

Bermuda’s workers and trade unions get a long weekend to com...

• Sep 03, 2022 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Respectable work, industrial peace and opportunity for all

Happy Labour Day to the workers of Bermuda. As we celebrate this day, I take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker f...

Happy Labour Day to the workers of Bermuda. As we celebrate ...

• Sep 07, 2021 1:13 PM