ECONOMY
Hopes for bigger ships hit the rocks
The City of Hamilton cannot afford to upgrade the docks to accommodate bigger ships even if Government widens the harbour entrance, Mayor Charles Gosling said on Tuesday.
Cunard brings prestige, new fees
Cunard's decision to register three of its cruise ships in Bermuda will bring in more than $130,000 to the island in fees and charges each year.
'National effort needed to ease economic woes'
Think tanks and business organisations on Tuesday backed businessman and elder statesman Sir John Swan's prescription for prosperity.
Dale Butler to hold public forums on economy
Progressive Labour Party MP Dale Butler will host two public forums in Warwick: 'Unemployment and young men' and 'You, me and the economy'.
Builder hopes car giveaway will 'Spark' interest
Overnight Construction is giving away cars to the buyers of two luxury condos in Sandys as part of a marketing campaign.
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BLOW TO TOURISM
Carnival calls off the party
Carnival Cruise Lines announced on Thursday it had slashed its presence in Bermuda to just one trip next year. Carnival ships made 15 trips to the island this year.
VIDEO: Do or die - Tough choices in the struggle to rescue our economy
Sir John Swan talks to the Bermuda Sun about what's at stake for Bermuda's economy if we don't follow the right path. Watch on www.bermudasun.bm.
Government 'extremely disappointed' by cruise ship cancellations
The Ministry of Transport said on Sunday it is attempting to clarify why Carnival gave late notice of cruise cancellations and to find alternative ships for the slots.
Carnival apologises to Government
Carnival Cruise Lines apologised on Monday for not letting the Bermuda government know sooner of its plans make just one visit to the island in 2012.
Hospitality jobs fair attracts hundreds
Hundreds looked for hotel jobs on Tuesday at a hospitality industry jobs fair at Hamilton Princess as the recession continues to take a toll on employment.
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Burgess: I did nothing wrong
Minister Derrick Burgess said on Monday that the LED bulbs installed at Global House do not pose a health hazard, and save the taxpayers' money.
The Christmas spirit of giving begins
The Lions Clubs launched their Share the Christmas Spirit Campaign in partnership with The MarketPlace on Thursday.
2011 Speech from the Throne: full text
Governor Sir Richard Gozney delivered the Throne Speech on Friday morning.
Premier's remarks on Throne Speech
These are challenging times for Bermuda and we must work together to make job creation a priority, Premier Paula Cox said on Friday in remarks following the Throne Speech.
Sweeping changes to help employ Bermudians
Friday's Throne Speech announced several job schemes as well as initiatives to help businesses get more capital and make getting work permits easier.
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