ECONOMY
New airport duty takes effect November 4
Premier Paula Cox said on Sunday that the new 35 per cent duty on items purchased on overseas trips will not take effect until November 4.
Air arrivals up for second quarter
Air tourist arrivals for the second quarter are up compared to last year, Government statistics showed on Wednesday.
Regiment recruitment halved due to budget cutbacks
Recruitment to the Bermuda Regiment has been slashed due to budget cutbacks, CO Lt Col. Gonsalves said on Tuesday.
Norwegian Breakaway to cruise to Bermuda for inaugural season
The new Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, has been approved for deployment to Bermuda, commencing in 2013.
Tourism slump blamed for cycle shop's demise
Oleander Cycles will close down its Southampton branch office at the end of this month, but no redundancies will be made.
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Latin to close its doors
Latin, the South American themed-bar and restaurant in Hamilton, is to close, it was announced on Friday. The North American-style Victoria Grill will open in its place.
Private schools suffer due to expat exodus
Private schools have seen class numbers shrink and some have been forced to do away with classes altogether due to expat families leaving Bermuda.
Jobless men outnumber women
The unemployment rate will be higher than the 2010 Census results suggest, Government said on Friday.
Student boycott of cafe gets boost from caterers
A protest over high prices at Buzz cafe at Bermuda College is to be extended, Student Government Council organisers said on Monday.
Recent layoffs swell jobless total
The unemployment rate will be higher than the six per cent listed in the 2010 census results, Government said on Friday.
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Spiralling costs spark fears of elder abuse
Bermuda's seniors are facing a crisis as families can't afford the cost of rest homes, campaigners said on Tuesday.
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Bermuda's churches are being inundated by pleas for help from struggling families, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Feedback report released for National Health Plan
Minister Zane De Silva announced on Thursday that the National Health Plan Consultation Feedback Report is complete and six task groups will implement the Health Plan goals.
Carnival Cruises being courted as 'ideal' for St George's
The Carnival Glory made its inaugural visit to Bermuda on Wednesday. Transport Minister Terry Lister said he welcomed the opportunity to foster the relationships with Carnival.
Our flagging economy in danger of 'falling off a cliff'
Bermuda's elder statesman Sir John Swan on Thursday warned the island's economy is "in danger of falling off a cliff".
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