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Fountains to be temporarily grassed over

The water fountains in front of City Hall will be filled up with gravel and soil on Wednesday as a temporary measure while a decision is made about the fate of the area.

No stranger to controversy: the Auditor's most recent skirmishes

Auditor General's reports over the last two years have been critical of how Government spends public money, the Bermuda Sun reported on Wednesday.

Contracts signed on new luxury hotel for Hamilton

A deal has been struck for a new luxury St Regis hotel in Hamilton, Tourism and Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert revealed on Wednesday.

Boycott call by BIU as KFC row heats up

BIU chief Chris Furbert on Thursday called for a boycott of Hamilton's KFC in a long-running dispute over union recognition.

Tourists can stay for 90 days

Visitors will be able to able to stay in Bermuda for up to 90 days from May 1, Government announced on Friday.
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Pain lingers after Emerald's collapse

Glenn Jones, an investor who lost thousands when David and Antoinette Bolden's Emerald empire collapsed, says he was left feeling "financially paralysed" by the experience.

Impressive work ethic leads to employment

Five graduates of the government's waiter-server programme have found work at the Reefs Hotel and Club and are already proving to be a big hit with its guests.

Two per cent decline in jobs last year, statistics reveal

There were 698 fewer jobs in 2011 than 2010 but the median salary increased three per cent to $59,364, the Department of Statistics reported on Wednesday.

Department of Tourism launches 2012 Boston Red Sox promotion

The Department of Tourism launched its US 'Bermuda Day' promotion on Monday, with a Gombey performance at the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

Furbert: St Regis hotel agreement is a giant leap forward

An agreement has been signed in relation to the St Regis hotel planned for Par-la-Ville car park, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert announced on Tuesday.
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OBA: New rental units will compete with homeowners

Government's plan to build 45 new rental housing units in Dockyard will compete with 'Mr and Mrs Bermuda', according to the OBA.

Hi-tech survey to chart job trends

Hi-tech computers will used to carry out a major survey on employment in Bermuda, Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox said on Monday.

Gambling seen as way to boost winter tourism

Gambling in Bermuda could boost investment and winter visitor numbers, Tourism Board chief Maxwell Burgess said on Thursday.

'Urgent' BIU meeting called

The Bermuda Industrial Union will hold an "urgent" meeting on Friday at 8am to discuss the threat of job losses at KFC.

Tourist upset by visit to rusting lighthouse

Gibb's Hill Lighthouse is in a dangerous state of disrepair, a tourist complained this week.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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