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"BIU President hands out fliers calling for KFC boycott"

The windscreens of cars and trucks parked on Queen Street were lined with fliers at lunch time today, calling on residents to boycott KFC. Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert was not phased by the long lines inside KFC on one of the busi...
Apr 13, 2012
Local Business

"AF Smith cuts six jobs"

Office products and services company AF Smith Trading has cut six jobs citing the “depressed” Bermuda economy. Confirming the layoffs, AF Smith CEO Tim Smith said yesterday that five of the six staff let go were Bermudian. AF Smith is a leading provi...
Apr 13, 2012
Other

"BIU calls for boycott of KFC"

The Bermuda Industrial Union is calling on the Island to boycott KFC. KFC management is insisting that a collective bargaining agreement with the union has been terminated, according to union president Chris Furbert and it has refused the union's req...
Apr 12, 2012
Other

"‘Miss Thang’ files complaint over Hott dismissal"

Popular radio personality Kristy Burgess, also known as Miss Thang is no longer on the airwaves at Hott 1075. Ms Burgess announced at the end of her shift on Monday that: “This would be her last show.” When contacted Ms Burgess said she was pulled of...
Apr 12, 2012
Other

"Second bus drivers’ vote postponed"

The final vote count on whether unionised bus operators will ratify the new bus schedule will not be taken until next Wednesday. Bermuda Industrial Union Organiser for the Bus Operators and Allied Workers Division Louis Somner confirmed last night th...
Apr 12, 2012
Other

"Jobless given unemployment hotline to help find jobs"

A new 'unemployment hotline' has been set up allowing the jobless to register for possible jobs. The new number is 297-7631. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors said: "While the Department of Labour and Training has a broad data b...
Apr 11, 2012
Other

"Bus drivers to vote on new roster"

Unionised bus operators are scheduled to take a vote at Bermuda Industrial Union Headquarters today on the long anticipated new roster that has been in the making since 1998. To avoid the disruption of service, two separate meetings will be held one ...
Apr 11, 2012
Other

"Bus drivers to vote on new roster"

Unionised bus operators are scheduled to take a vote tomorrow on the long anticipated new roster that has been in the making for more than ten years. Bermuda Industrial Union Organiser Louis Somner has scheduled two meetings one at 10am, the other at...
Apr 10, 2012
Other

"US contractor hired by Govt to assist with Job Corps programme"

A launch date remains to be set for Government’s Job Corps initiative, but planning is expected to finish in October, a spokeswoman said. The scheme, designed to secure employment for young workers, is based on programmes used by the US Department of...
Apr 10, 2012
Bermuda Works

"BOOSTER SHOT"

Focus. For those of you who watched the Masters tournament on the weekend you witnessed a great example of focus and unique ability. When you become very good at anything it is much easier to not only do what you are passionate about but you are abl...
Apr 10, 2012
Bermuda Works

"Study: favouritism is prevalent in the workplace"

According to a new study favouritism in the workplace plays a larger role in employee advancement than people would care to admit. Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business indicates that connections and relationships play a significant r...
Apr 10, 2012
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