ECONOMY
Economy: Slump to drag on?
Amid some glimmers of hope, data released this week has confirmed to some experts that we could be at least 16 months away from pulling out of this persistent and punishing recession.
Richards: 'New Bermudian hires show tax breaks are bearing fruit' (UPDATE)
Finance Minister Bob Richards on Thursday said that there have been 420 new Bermudian hires since Government introduced an employer payroll tax holiday in April.
Lister: ‘Let the people express their views on gaming’
Former Government minister Terry Lister says MPs should pass a bill on gaming - and then put the matter to the vote via a referendum.
Exclusive: Don’t drag taxi service back to Stone Age
In a special report, cabbies tell the Bermuda Sun that Bermuda needs to move forward, not back, by embracing technology in transportation.
Bikers will pay $120 a year for city parking
Motorcyclists will have to pay $120 a year to park in Hamilton if new City of Hamilton regulations get the go-ahead.
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City courts Arab investment
City of Hamilton officials Ed Benevides and Donal Smith met with H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Alireza, former Minister of Commerce and Industry for Saudi Arabia, to encourage revenue back into the city.
London office set to expand
Government plans to expand Bermuda's London Office, Premier Craig Cannonier has announced.
Thousands hear of Bermuda's merits at Islamic Economic Forum
Premier Craig Cannonier was a panelist at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum held on Tuesday in London, attended by 2700 people from 128 countries.
No way out for couples
Divorce numbers have plummeted in Bermuda over the past five years because many couples cannot afford to split up.
AirTran to discontinue Bermuda service in 2014
Air Tran will no longer fly to Bermuda in 2014, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell announced on Wednesday.
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Impasse remains as United States deadlock continues
Politicians are still struggling to come up with a deal to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt.
Economic Development Minister to help promote Bermuda in New York
Dr. Grant Gibbons, Minister of Economic Development, will joining a Bermuda delegation in New York to promote Bermuda as a leading jurisdiction for investment fund business.
‘Poll on gaming by February’
There will be a public referendum on gaming by February, Premier Craig Cannonier pledged.
‘Expat exodus cost us millions’
Almost $3 million a week has been lost to the economy with the exodus of expatriates and Bermudians, Premier Craig Cannonier said.
Taxi fare hikes under fire
Cabbies may be cheering a planned 25 per cent increase in taxi fares, but in the community, pressure apears to be mounting for a re-think.
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