ECONOMY
BUDGET 2011
Statement by Minister of Education
Education Minister Jennifer Smith said her ministry will focus on raising the quality of teaching and learning while cutting costs.
BUDGET 2011
Statement of Minister of National Security
David Burch, Minister of National Security announced the Harbour View Village at Southside would open March 5 in a post-budget speech.
BUDGET 2011
Cox: We cut as much as we could
Premier Paula Cox said on Monday that if she'd made deeper cuts in the Budget it would have hurt the island's most vulnerable residents and not saved money this year.
'Firms must hire more Bermudians' - Cox
Premier Paula Cox told business leaders on Monday that more jobs need to be created for Bermudians to keep the economy moving forward
BUDGET 2011 / TAX
Payroll tax break: What it means in real terms
Businesses welcome the reduction of payroll tax from 16 to 14 per cent, which was announced in this year's Budget.
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BUDGET 2011
'Budget cuts will not weaken our war on crime'
The Minister of Justice told the Bermuda Sun how he plans to build on recent crime-fighting successes in the new climate of tight purse strings.
Landscape firms facing upheaval
Landscaping companies warned permit restrictions will cripple them by replacing skilled workers with inexperienced Bermudians. MP Kim Wilson urged bosses to submit appeals.
Minors: I aim to make Bda the premier offshore jurisdiction
Patrice Minors aims to make Bermuda the premier destination for international business, she said on Tuesday. The Minister believes the firms are vital to the island's economy.
Salvation Army: Demand for handouts will increase
Salvation Army boss Shawn Critch has revealed the charity has seen a major surge in the number of people needing help in the last six months.
Union boss: we had it too good
High wages and benefits may have contributed to the financial crisis, union boss Maynard Dill admitted Thursday. He said unions and employers need to work closely together.
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SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT
'We can't prosper without growth'
Tucker's Point president Ed Trippe told the Bermuda Sun if the SDO fails it will send a negative message about Bermuda to potential investors overseas.
Burt: We have to protect Bermudians in the job market
Senator David Burt said Government must protect workers from cheap labour imported by greedy employers and hire locals for jobs.
BDOT targets U.S. tourists and travel agents
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is targeting Boston, Baltimore, Atlanta and New York this month in an effort to increase spring and summer travel to the island.
Protesters urged to show up at Senate wearing black
SDO protesters were urged to wear black outside the Senate grounds during Friday's debate. The move was intended as a tribute to those whose land was forcibly taken from them.
Pink Beach Club close to being sold
Pink Beach Club is on the verge of being sold, a source told the Bermuda Sun this week. The Tucker's Town hotel went into receivership last year but has continued to operate.
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