ECONOMY
Union protests at KFC
Hundreds of union members on Friday staged a protest march on the KFC restaurant in Hamilton - the latest twist in a long-running dispute over a new contract for employees.
Fighting poverty with micro-loans
Micro-loans could help stimulate small business and help deal with Bermuda's legacy of poverty and lack of opportunity, an international expert said on Tuesday.
'Nostalgia tourism' could attract untapped visitor base
Bermuda should explore ways of stimulating 'nostalgia tourism' and attracting families that used to live on the island's military bases, according to the Mayor of St George's.
Duty-free shopping 'would boost tourism'
A new plan for tourism should have bitten the bullet and called for duty-free tourist shopping, George Grundmuller said on Tuesday.
Cox pledges to raise standard of Government's financial reporting
Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox on Friday responded to the tabling of the Auditor General's Report, for the financial years ending March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010.
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Government raises $475m in bond issue
Government announced on Tuesday it had raised $475 million in 10-year bonds - the yield for these bonds is 4.13 per cent.
Pressure mounts for debt exit plan
Fitch Ratings downgraded Bermuda from AA+ to AA on Tuesday - and the island could face further downgrades if it doesn't get its financial house in order.
Butterfield Bank ratings not affected by Bermuda downgrade
The Bank of NT Butterfield’s ratings have not been affected by the downgrade of Bermuda from AA+ to AA by Fitch, it was announced on Wednesday.
Surge in Emergency Department patients linked to job cuts
Losing health insurance because of redundancy is forcing more people to seek treatment at the hospital's emergency department, Dr Ed Schultz said on Tuesday.
Could BELCo do more to reduce our cost of living?
Big business could do more to put extra cash in Bermudian pockets by cutting consumer costs, according to Senator David Burt.
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Government pulls money from tourist show
Government has pulled its funding of the Bermuda Magic: The Renaissance, saying the contract was broken when some performances were cancelled.
Financial Assistance to become more efficient
The staff at the Department of Financial Assistance will be going through computer training next week and will only be able to provide limited service.
Large hotel bookings set to nosedive
A tourism study predicts corporate travel will slump 24 per cent in the second half of 2012, compared to last year.
Economic toolkit offers financial advice
The Economic Toolkit - Tips for Tough Times booklet was launched on Thursday, highlighting ways people can cut costs and get advice if they are struggling financially.
Fancy a ghost tour of the Old Town by lantern?
The people of St George's have formed an 'activities committee' to liven things up in the east end.
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