expensivegarms
3/13/2016 10:52 EST
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with any information on cable jointer jobs and salaries over there in Bermuda? I work on both LV and HV systems here in the UK, and understand that Bermuda works on a 110v system, but is there much of a difference in working practices out there?
My partner has family living over there at the moment, and we were looking at taking a career break in the UK for a year, so that we could have a bit of a paid extended holiday/possible permanent move over. We've been out and stayed a few times before, so we know how much things like food and drink come to, but would like also like some more information on how much things like accommodation, utilities and medical insurance may cost? I know I could not have a car, so would it be difficult to get to work?
Obviously the main thing is how much do cable jointers get paid, so if anyone can give me a definitive answer then that would be brilliant!
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skater
3/13/2016 16:19 EST
Dear expensivegarms:
while I don;t know anything about your business, I can tell you that Bermuda is politically unstable at present. Please open the attached link: basically there is no longer public transportation on the island. Also, the cost of living is ridiculously exorbitant. why do you think there is such civil unrest? Don;'t move to Bermuda.
https://us-mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=b6q05f3othuvu#mail
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expensivegarms
3/13/2016 16:29 EST
Hi Skater,
Thanks very much for your reply! I can't see anything on the link that you sent as it asks me to login. If there is such political unrest at the moment, do you see a point where it all might stabilise? I'm guessing that due to such unrest there has been an increase in violence and crime in general?
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skater
3/13/2016 17:59 EST
Hi Expensivegams:
Here is the news. Another post too soon follow. Bermuda is beautiful, but.......
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skater
3/13/2016 18:04 EST
More Bermuda news:
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Commissioner's remarks
Police commissioner Michael DeSilva outlined a three-pronged approach being implemented by the Bermuda Police Service to combat the rise in robberies.
Speaking at a press conference where he unveiled Bermuda’s end-of-year crime statistics yesterday morning, Mr DeSilva said there was about one extra crime for every day of 2015 compared with 2014.
Of note was an increase in robberies up by 13 offences on last year to 46 equating to 36 per cent. While this is the highest rate since 2012, the figure has nearly halved since 2011, when there were 88 robberies.
Mr DeSilva said: “The police are monitoring this trend closely which has continued into 2016, with ten robberies occurring in the first six weeks of the year [2016].”
He said these robberies fell into two categories: crimes of opportunity by criminals with a propensity for violence or violent acts arising out of gang and respect issues. He added: “We went through a spate of chain snatchers last year; they are about feuding tensions between gangs. Once we understand what is driving it, we look at preventive measures and will be stepping up our work with our community action teams and businesses, particularly late-night businesses and high-cash businesses, to look at security features that can make them tougher targets.
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skater
3/13/2016 18:08 EST
I know this could happen anywhere...but when you are paying $7.00 for a loaf of bread, $15.00 for a pint of strawberries, and $1500-$2000 for a one bedroom apartment...........
Residents of Happy Valley Road have been left “traumatised and frightened” after the shooting on Saturday night that put a 37-year-old man in intensive care.
Police officers responded to a report of several gunshots heard in that area of Devonshire at about 10.45pm.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said last night that the victim sustained eight bullet wounds to his arm and leg. At noon today, he was in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Glen Smith, the MP for Devonshire North West, spent the day visiting residents yesterday after the incident.
“I have been visiting constituents who live on Happy Valley Road, including those near where the incident took place,” he told The Royal Gazette.
“Many are traumatised, worried and frightened. I wanted to offer my thoughts and prayers to those who were affected by this.
“We will be working with the Bermuda Police Service to see if anything needs to be done to improve safety in the area.”
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skater
3/13/2016 18:08 EST
Residents of Happy Valley Road have been left “traumatised and frightened” after the shooting on Saturday night that put a 37-year-old man in intensive care.
Police officers responded to a report of several gunshots heard in that area of Devonshire at about 10.45pm.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said last night that the victim sustained eight bullet wounds to his arm and leg. At noon today, he was in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
Glen Smith, the MP for Devonshire North West, spent the day visiting residents yesterday after the incident.
“I have been visiting constituents who live on Happy Valley Road, including those near where the incident took place,” he told The Royal Gazette.
“Many are traumatised, worried and frightened. I wanted to offer my thoughts and prayers to those who were affected by this.
“We will be working with the Bermuda Police Service to see if anything needs to be done to improve safety in the area.”
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