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Code demands civil servants be politically neutral

The updated code of conduct for Civil Servants has been released as part of the SAGE Commission’s major report into Government efficiency. The code — amended last year under former Premier Paula Cox — refocused on “values and behaviours that underpin...
Dec 09, 2013
Politics

Wilson calls for advancement of qualified Bermudians

Qualified Bermudians deserve a better shot at key positions in the Civil Service, Shadow Attorney General Kim Wilson told MPs. But she was warned by Speaker of the House of Assembly Randolph Horton to avoid venturing into criticism of Bermuda’s Gover...
Nov 25, 2013
Other

Urgent reform of Civil Service needed, says SAGE

The Island’s Civil Service needs urgent reform to cuts costs and boost performance, a major report into Government spending said yesterday. And the 140-page SAGE report recommended the need for a strategic plan, while saying other parts of the public...
Nov 16, 2013
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"Civil Service cuts not ruled out"

Premier Craig Cannonier has not ruled out future cuts in the Civil Service as the Island struggles to recover from recession. Mr Cannonier said: “As we move forward, we certainly can’t make any promises in that area. “The realities are out there, but...
Oct 11, 2013
Other

"Opening hours change at Tynes Bay drop-off"

New hours for public drop off will be starting at Tynes Bay as a “cost saving measure,” a Government spokesperson said. Starting September 1, the facility will be open on weekdays from 9am to 6pm, on Saturdays from 7am to 7pm and on Sundays from 1pm ...
Aug 30, 2013
Budget

"Civil Service may need to shrink, says BPSU boss"

The head of Bermuda’s white-collar union has acknowledged that the Civil Service may be overstaffed — and believes that it must downsize in order to become sustainable. Bermuda Public Services Union president Kevin Grant also acknowledged that the un...
Jun 22, 2013
Politics

"Former AG should have ‘known better’"

Contacting a civil servant for information was wrong, new Attorney General says By Ayo Johnson Shadow Attorney General Kim Wilson was wrong to approach a civil servant for information, Attorney General Mark Pettingill says. Mr Pettingill rejected cla...
May 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Cost of Civil Service must be reduced"

May 6, 2013 Dear Sir, What are the civil servants doing now? With the large exodus of people leaving the Island all Government department employees have a lot less to do. It is well documented that Bermuda has a Civil Service vastly larger than it sh...
May 08, 2013
Other

"MP’s emails prompt warning to civil servant"

A civil servant has been disciplined for sharing information with Shadow Attorney General Kim Wilson during a House of Assembly debate. Dorianne Hurdle was placed on administrative leave early last week after it emerged she’d responded to an e-mail f...
May 08, 2013
Other

"Government denies claims of 150 jobs cut"

Government has denied claims that approximately 150 civil servant jobs were cut. “Over the Easter Holiday Weekend, unsubstantiated stories about the release of up to 150 government workers took up space in online media sites,” a Government statement ...
Apr 02, 2013
Other

"Govt launches website for jobseekers in civil service"

A new Department of Human Resources website is to streamline procedures for Government job seekers. Starting April 1, applicants for civil service positions will be able to submit online, without paper — though some exceptions will still apply. The H...
Mar 26, 2013
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