ECONOMY
De Silva: FutureCare offers seniors a good deal
A new health care scheme for seniors offers a good deal, Health Minister Zane De Silva said on Thursday.
Cruise line: We're sticking with Bermuda
Norwegian Cruise Line's 2013 schedule was unveiled on Tuesday outlining 44 planned trips to the island by the Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Dawn.
Government upbeat about cruise business
Carnival Cruise Line's decision to cut its service to the island had nothing to do with the "Bermuda product", government stated on Tuesday night.
Everson - Bermuda needs young expatriates due to aging population
Expat workers are vital to help pay the spiralling cost of pensions and healthcare for elderly Bermudians, economic expert Peter Everson warned on Thursday.
Premier plays down threat of Cayman as reinsurance rival
Premier Paula Cox told the House of Assembly on Friday that the Cayman Islands will not pose a threat to Bermuda's reinsurance market "in the short term".
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Fewer residents claiming religious affiliation
The number of Anglicans has dropped with Catholics only one per behind, according to the 2010 census, it was revealed on Friday.
Public input invited on Government spending
The public is being invited to help shape next year's Budget by commenting on a newly released pre-Budget report, available on the Government website.
THE ECONOMY
Can we handle a billion-dollar debt?
The private sector will have to mobilize to dig Bermuda out of a debt hole, business analyst Peter Everson said on Tuesday.
Miss Thang's Christmas toy drive is the biggest yet
Miss Thang's Christmas drive is the biggest to date this year with close to 200 children on her wish list. Gifts are handed out on December 23.
Princess unveils new waterfront project
Minister Furbert said on Wednesday that Hamilton Princess has been granted in-principle support for the concept of a redevelopment plan for a yacht club and more hotel rooms.
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Turn vacant executive homes into guest houses to boost tourism, says Kim Swan
Empty executive homes should be turned into guesthouses to boost tourism and employ more Bermudians, UBP leader Kim Swan said on Thursday.
Teachers have fun raising funds
Bermuda High School teachers dressed as elves, celebrities and superheroes on Thursday to raise funds for less fortunate students who attend the school.
Recession may have fuelled spike in human rights complaints
Human Rights Commission investigators have noticed a correlation between the current economic climate and workers claiming they have been discriminated against.
Union pickets KFC in row over benefits (Update)
BIU members on Tuesday staged a protest outside Hamilton's KFC after management axed the collective bargaining agreement with employees.
Fitness tourism could be new niche in market, says minister
Fitness tourism could build up Bermuda's attraction for visitors, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said on Tuesday.
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