ECONOMY
Supermart bids to open sidewalk dining area
Grocery store Supermart has applied for planning permission to turn its sidewalk patio into an alfresco dining area.
BUDGET 2011
Statement by Minister of Tourism and Business Development
Minister of Tourism and Business Development Patrice Minors outlines measures to develop a comprehensive and strategic National Plan for Tourism.
BUDGET 2011
Ministers outline raft of plans, spending cuts
Announcing a raft of spending cuts, Government ministers fell in line with Premier Paula Cox's Budget theme of 'doing more with less' at Friday's press conference.
BUDGET 2011
Cox: Come out and learn about the Budget
Premier Paula Cox will host a town hall meeting Wednesday night at number six shed to discuss the National Budget.
Bank of Butterfield suffers loss of $200m
Butterfield Bank posted a loss of $207.6 million for 2010 and shed 87 jobs worldwide.
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Bermuda Press Holdings enjoys a $316k profit - but print division suffers $1.33m loss
Bermuda Press Holdings reported a profit of $316,000 for 2010, it was announced on Thursday. But the firm's print division made a loss of $1.33 million.
Parking rates in Hamilton to rise; City to stop using voucher booklets
Parking in Hamilton will cost 25 cents more per hour on the street and 50 cents more per hour in car parks effective Monday, March 7.
SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT
'There is a demand for high-end properties right now'
Even if the SDO is approved by the Senate, Tucker's Point may still need a helping hand from an improving economy to remain viable, real estate experts said Tuesday.
David Burt: Government handled the recession correctly
Government has handled the recession the right way and has borrowed money to invest in Bermuda's future, Senator David Burt said on Wednesday in the Senate.
RECESSION WOES
Struggling to pay the rent
The number of Bermudians needing help to pay bills has risen sharply, debt experts said this week. They urged those in trouble to seek advice before debt gets out of hand.
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150 families will see daycare allowance axed
More than 150 families are set to lose child daycare allowance after Government cut the income threshold from $70,000 to $50,000 on Thursday.
SPECIAL REPORT: TOURISM
Cruise ships are 'wiping out' mid-size hotels but there's reason for hope
Hotel and guesthouse owners are struggling to fill their rooms. Many say the "new breed" of super cruise ships is part of the problem.
SPECIAL REPORT: TOURISM
Eateries cautiously optimistic for 2011
Many restaurants that rely on the tourist trade have seen a lot of empty tables over the winter months. Some simply closed their doors due to lack of trade.
SPECIAL REPORT: TOURISM
'Success lies with well-heeled visitors'
High-end holiday developments are vital in boosting the profile of destinations abroad and maximizing tourist spending, Barbados tourism experts said on Tuesday.
Union rejects pay freeze
Blue collar Government workers have rejected a pay freeze and called on MPs to lead the way by cutting their own salaries.
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