ECONOMY
Drywall graduates land construction jobs
A total of 16 out of 17 graduates of a US construction course have won jobs in the industry, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors announced on Thursday.
Government's cash windfall for seniors' housing repairs
A housing charity for seniors on Friday got an $86,000 cash boost from Government to help with repair work.
Bascome says 'keep the faith'
Mayor of St George's Kenneth Bascome urges islanders not to give up hope of the Park Hyatt development becoming a reality.
Fresco's has served its last meal
One of Bermuda's most famous restaurants and bars, Fresco's Bar and Maria's Restaurant, called time due to the economic downturn last Saturday.
Thirteen staff made redundant at Capital G (Update)
Capital G Bank Limited on Thursday announced 13 employee redundancies, which consist of 1 international and 12 Bermudian employees.
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THE ECONOMY / REDUNDANCIES
Tears and disquiet as bank sheds 13 jobs
Tears were shed at Capital G Bank on Thursday as 13 staff were made redundant, with one employee telling the Bermuda Sun it was "a real kick in the teeth".
Mr Chicken cuts hours to stave off closure
Mr Chicken in Hamilton has changed its hours in a bid to buck the recession, the Bermuda Sun revealed on Friday.
Real estate gets a lift
A change in the law to allow buyers from overseas more choice of homes has sparked fresh interest in the island's real estate market, realtors said this week.
Coopers to close Harbourside store
A.S. Cooper and Sons Ltd. announced on Wednesday that they will be closing the Harbourside Store due to the economy and dwindling numbers of cruise visitors.
Youth unemployment is 36 per cent
According to the Department of Statistics on Wednesday, Bermuda's unemployment rate is 8 per cent and nearly 20 per cent of the working population is also underemployed.
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Young & jobless
More jobs gloom is on the way as the winter downturn begins to bite, economics expert Peter Everson predicted on Thursday.
SUN EXCLUSIVE
Expect 27,000 fewer cruise ship visitors next season
Cruise passenger arrivals look set to drop by nearly eight per cent next year, the Bermuda Sun can reveal.
Island Glass sheds 5 jobs
Jobs gloom deepened on Tuesday as an Island Glass shed five staff due to economic downturn.
SUN EXCLUSIVE
Bank lays off more than a dozen staff
HSBC Bermuda has given redundancy notices to approximately 15 people over the past six weeks, the Bermuda Sun revealed on Friday.
'Cruise numbers high by historical standards'
The recent decline in cruise passenger numbers is not reflective of Bermuda as a destination, Government said this week.
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