ECONOMY
'Independent authority could save our tourism'
Key members of the Tourism Board feel that Bermuda should consider establishing a Tourism Authority to safeguard the future of the industry.
$70M plan to 'double' Town Cut
Widening Town Cut for larger cruise ships could cost between $48 and $71 million and involve the virtual demolition of three islands, according to a new Government report.
People flock to see affordable housing
More than 150 would-be home buyers visited the new Grand Atlantic housing development in Warwick on Saturday.
Ministers to attend KPMG Summit
Premier Paula Cox and ministers Walter Roban and Zane DeSilva will travel to Miami on Wednesday for an infrastructure summit.
Canadians targeted in tourism blitz
Tourism Minister Patrice Minors and her team held a media blitz in Toronto last week to promote Bermuda as a destination of choice.
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Fish farming could reel in new jobs
Bermuda could soon have its first coastal 'seafood farm' as Government moves to create new job opportunities in aquaculture.
Wilson: We need to work harder at getting Bermudians employed
Minister Kim Wilson announced on Wednesday that changes would be made to the Department of Labour and Training to help Bermudians find work.
Car sales plummet by 40 per cent
Retail sales dropped by nearly $5 million in July, compared with the same month last year.
'Show us where the money went'
Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney launched an inquiry on Thursday into how the unprecedented $20m cash investment for football and cricket was spent.
PR firm hired to promote Bermuda
The Department of Tourism announced on Monday that it has hired PR agency Publicasity to promote Bermuda in the UK and Ireland.
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Economic debate slated for October
Hotels, international business and Government will host a forum on the economy in October, Minister Kim Wilson announced on Wednesday.
Willowbank to close its doors (Update 1)
Willowbank will be shutting its doors after more than 50 years in business, it was announced on Wednesday. The hotel will close for an indefinite period on November 30.
Jobs crisis worsens
More than 150 jobs were lost to Bermuda on Thursday following the closure of Willowbank hotel and the decision of Citigroup to relocate a large chunk of its staff overseas.
Willowbank closure was a long time coming, say staff
Forty-six employees will be made redundant when Willowbank closes on November 30. Staff at the hotel feared the writing was on the wall after a series of poor summer seasons.
Shopping overseas gets expensive in 'rescue' package for local retailers (Update 2)
Premier Paula Cox on Friday announced relief measures for Bermuda's struggling retail industry.
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