Many of our members have been calling for improvements in the Department of Immigration´s processing of work permits. To this end, we have been assured that they have been working fulltime with three vendors to replace their current computer systems with new technology. While they have not yet completed this initiative, they will be phasing […]
The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) is breaking records in supporting post-secondary education for Bermudian students. ABIC, which represents more than 130 international companies in Bermuda, funds and operates the island’s largest post-secondary scholarship program. In the last nine years, companies have donated more than $3.5 million for scholarships – with a record $575,000 […]
Tim Wise first visited the Island in 2005 to dialogue with mixed-race and white audiences on the issues of race and racism. The response was highly positive and so CURB, in partnership with ABIC, was pleased to arrange for Mr. Wise to return to the island from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2007. ABIC was […]
Dear ABIC Members, I am pleased to report to you that in a letter addressed to me as Chairman of ABIC, The Minister of Labour and Immigration, the Hon. Derrick V. Burgess, JP. MP, has confirmed that from 1st October 2007 the turnaround time for all initial work permit applications and all renewals in the […]
International business has a role to play in reducing rush hour traffic congestion, but government will need to improve and expand bus and ferry service to successfully address the problem and enable business to participate in its solution, a survey of international companies reveals. “In collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, The Association […]
