ECONOMY
Hundreds of debit cards damaged at faulty ATMs
Faulty ATMs at two of Bermuda supermarkets led to at least 200 debit cards being damaged and needing to be replaced in the run up to Cup Match.
Ferry route price hike delayed
Plans to increase the fare on the Pink ferry route have been shelved temporarily, government announced on Wednesday.
Unclear whether HSBC job cuts will be felt here
HSBC Bermuda on Monday declined to confirm or deny whether reports of sweeping job cuts across the bank's global chain will affect local staff.
Dockworkers ban overtime
Union bosses announced on Thursday that dockworkers have instituted an indefinite overtime ban due to concerns about loss of work hours.
Aquaculture could provide island with export boost
‘Aquaculture’ – farming seafood in ocean enclosures – has been highlighted as a potential money-spinning industry in Bermuda.
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Employers cut staff insurance amid soaring health costs
Firms are opting for cheaper health insurance packages with less cover as healthcare costs continue to spiral, Bermuda Employers' Council chief Martin Law said on Thursday.
Parents fear 'unacceptable' pre-school understaffing
Parents have raised concerns about potential "understaffing" in some of the island's pre-schools as they fear their children's educations will suffer if the teacher-pupil ratio goes above 1:10.
Health scams on the rise
An increasing number of 'rogue employers' are deducting health insurance contributions from staff and failing to make the payments, Union officials have said.
Blast or bust for Old Town?
There are few cruise ships that can fit through the Town Cut, leaving Government with a choice: widen the channel or forget about cruise ships for St George's and Hamilton.
Unions: 'Don't just cut, cut, cut'
Shorter working weeks should be considered as a genuine option to job cuts, union leaders said on Tuesday.
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Our shrinking jobs market
The scale of Bermuda's economic decline was laid out on Tuesday as a new report showed more than 2,000 jobs have been lost in the last two years.
Hotelier's dire warning
Several Bermuda hotels have been running at a loss for more than two years and could be facing closure before next summer, a leading hotelier has warned.
Minister determined to 'ensure Bermuda prospers'
Sen. Kim Wilson spoke at Sandy's Rotary on Wednesday evening about working hard to find Bermudians jobs and helping the economy to grow.
Your force needs you - recruits wanted
The Bermuda Police Service is looking for recruits for its cadet programme. Applicants should be between 16 and 21 and the deadline is October 21.
Health insurance fraud on the increase warn experts
Health insurance fraud is on the increase as the recession continues to bite, insurance experts warned on Tuesday.
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