Bermuda - Education, Health and Social ServicesBermuda - Education and Health
Health:The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment regulates most health care in Bermuda, most of which is privately provided. A Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organization (Quango), the Bermuda Hospitals Board, operates the island’s hospitals: King Edward Memorial Hospital and the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, a psychiatric hospital. There is no universal, publicly-funded health insurance in Bermuda, although the GOB offers two health insurance plans - the Health Insurance Plan (HIP) and Futurecare for seniors. Hospitalization insurance is mandatory for all employed or self-employed persons. Both employers and employees contribute an equal share of insurance premiums. Health services are largely paid through insurance and by the consumer. The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment delivers some public health services.
Education:Education is free in public and compulsory schools up to age 18. The Ministry of Education has oversight responsibility for all education in Bermuda, whether at a government-funded/taxpayer-supported school (a public school) or private school.
Social rehabilitation/services: The Department of Child and Family Services within the Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports has jurisdiction over social services in Bermuda, specifically daycare services, care and protection services for children, and residential and counseling services for adolescents. The Ministry provides training, employment, and supportive services to assist recipients of government financial assistance in moving from financial dependence to economic independence. Court Services, under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, provides programs, services, and resources through case management, referrals, supervision, monitoring, community partnering, and treatment regimes.
Sub-Sector Best Prospects
Bermuda employs a number of professionals in the fields of education, health care, and social services and actively recruits expatriates and consultants from the U.S., Canada, UK, and other countries to fill vacancies.
Opportunities
The education and social services sector consistently hires consultants for development specialty programs.
Web Resources
Ministry of Community & Cultural Development: www.gov.bm
Ministry of Education: www.gov.bm
Ministry of Health, Seniors & Environment: www.gov.bm
Attorney General & Ministry of Legal Affairs: www.gov.bm
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Market Size |
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Local Production |
$476,200 |
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$US thousands (total market size = (total local production + imports) - exports)