ECONOMY

Would UK bail us out of debt? No!

Britain would not be liable for Bermuda's debts if the island defaulted or went bankrupt, Governor George Fergusson said in Wednesday's Bermuda Sun.

Staff to lose jobs as grocery store sells its stock

Liquidators confirmed on Tuesday that the White and Son grocery store in Warwick will close for good, and that all stock will be sold off at a discount.

Premier defends island in Google tax row

Bermuda went on the offensive on Tuesday after a British MP demanded the island change its tax laws in a dispute over UK tax avoidance by internet giant Google.

Cruise ship line explains cutbacks

A major cruise company has decided to cut its calls to Bermuda because its guests are looking for a greater variety of destinations to visit, Simon Jones reported on Friday.

Cox backed over external attacks

Bermuda's international business chiefs have backed the Premier after a UK MP said the island needed to tighten up its tax laws, Raymond Hainey reported on Friday.
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DRINK DRIVING / THE COST

DUI SPECIAL: Drink driving adds millions to our health-care costs

Drink driving costs the country millions of dollars a year in the treatment of catastrophic injuries which could be easily avoided, Raymond Hainey reported on Friday.

Less convention business causes drop in air arrivals

The Department of Tourism said tourist arrivals were down for the second quarter 2012 with a decline in air arrivals and increases in cruise and yacht arrivals.

Farewell Veendam, hello hardship

The Veendam's final departure from Hamilton on Friday is a 'devastating loss' for Hamilton - and a regular cruise ship has not been found for the city for 2013.

Tourists are spending less

Tourism spending has declined between $19 million and $25 million in 2012, Department of Tourism figures revealed.

Consultancy costs slashed by $4m, says Health Minister

Zane De Silva cites 'encouraging' trends as he releases the 2011 Bermuda Hospitals Board Annual Report.
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Supplies firm temporarily lays off 11 workers

SAL has been forced to temporarily lay off 11 members of staff this week.

Historic 'Finger' site is poised for take-off again

The Finger, an area near the airport, is back in the headlines as private firms grapple to win the right to transform it into the island's first solar-powered plant.

White's equipment to be auctioned

Equipment at White's Southside will be auctioned off on Thursday, September 27.

Flies, leaks and dirty dishes: Why Veendam failed its test

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention cited over 100 infractions that inspectors came across when they carried out a sanitation check on the Veendam on August 19.

Bermudian family buys Fairmont Hamilton Princess

Peter Green and his sons, Alexander and Andrew Green on Thursday announced that they have purchased The Fairmont Hamilton Princess from Global Hospitality Investment.
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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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