ECONOMY
Coalition hopes movie will reduce ignorance about poor
A documentary about single mums living below the poverty line will make islanders acknowledge the problem. This is the hope of Children's campaigner Sheelagh Cooper.
Hotel gets thumbs up from St George's residents
Plans for a boutique style hotel and yachting marina in the heart of St George's have been given an overwhelming vote of approval from residents in the old town.
Earn money for getting tourists to visit Bermuda
A reward campaign called Feel the Love Rewards was launched on Friday aimed at give money to ambassadors who bring tourists to the island.
Health system faces overhaul to combat soaring costs
Government is proposing radical changes to Bermuda's healthcare system. An estimated one in 10 Bermudians does not have health insurance.
Double blow for needy islanders
Sweeping budget cuts have crippled Bermuda's ability to help the most vulnerable members of society at a time when they need it most, agencies said this week.
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Move to outlaw gang membership unveiled by Premier
In a TV address to the island on Thursday, Premier Paula Cox talked about outlawing gang membership, early signs of economic recovery and a summer work scheme for the jobless.
Hundreds march over government pay dispute
Hundreds of BPSU members marched on Cabinet on Tuesday following Premier Paula Cox's refusal to order a pay cut for ministers.
Tourism chiefs set to steer industry into the future
The future of Bermuda's struggling tourism industry will be thrashed out as the island's new Tourism Board meets for a two-day retreat this weekend.
Do you resent expatriates?
Almost 50 per cent of residents believe tension between Bermudians and guest workers has increased as a result of the recession, according to a new poll for the Bermuda Sun.
Casino gambling back in the mix
Casino gambling will be back up for discussion this weekend as key tourism figures meet to discuss the future of the industry. The Green Paper on gaming was rejected last May.
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Minors to discuss bus service with Transport Ministry
Patrice Minors, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, will meet with the Ministry of Transport to discuss issues with bus service, she said in a statement on Thursday.
Premier says union stance on 'no redundancies' was unreasonable
Premier Paula Cox defended her approach to fighting the recession on Thursday and warned 'marches are not the way forward'.
We'll seize all your dirty cash
Detectives warned high-flying criminals on Wednesday that they would be stripped of all their assets when they were caught and convicted.
'Conservative victory in Canada a boost for Bermuda'
The election of the Conservative Party in Monday's Canadian election means a previously agreed upon tax treaty will go into effect, bringing more business to Bermuda.
Politicians invited to discuss film 'Poverty In Paradise'
The Coalition for the Protection of Children will hold a fourth public screening of the film Poverty in Paradise, on Monday at the Liberty Theatre.
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