ABIC Responds to 2009 Bermuda Budget

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) today expressed broad support for the newly-released Budget, at a time when the business communities and governments of each jurisdiction must work in concert to minimize the impact of the worldwide economic downturn. “This is an important budget, as it comes at a time when Bermuda and its […]

ABIC to Host Education & Leadership Forum

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) will host a forum for business leaders and school leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the island’s educational institutions. The Forum is a joint initiative between ABIC and the Ministry of Education. The Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, January 19 at the offices of ACE Bermuda, will […]

Government Must Act to Enhance Bermuda’s Offshore Reputation

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) has warned that Government must immediately demonstrate “unequivocal support” of Bermuda’s international business sector if the island is to avoid being passed over as an offshore jurisdiction of choice in an increasingly-competitive and economically-difficult worldwide business environment. “There is a critical need for words and actions from Government […]

ABIC Supports Government’s Online Employment Registry

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) is urging members to support the Bermuda Government’s online employment registry. The Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Affairs today announce the availability of www.careers.gov.bm, its online career database, to island businesses seeking students or employees. Registered employers can search for qualified students […]

ABIC Comments on Public Service Growth and Expenditures

The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC), through its Executive Director, today expressed concern about the rapid growth in public service employment – together with its spiraling salary, travel and communication costs incurred by taxpayers. A recent review of statistics suggest that the number of public employees has risen from 4,898 in 2006 to an […]