ECONOMY
Dockyard festival scrapped for new attraction
The weekly street festival Destination Dockyard has been cancelled. The 'Harbour Nights for the West End' will be replaced with a new summer series called Royal Naval Nights.
Water taxi to fill gap of ferry cuts?
Entrepreneur Dennis Owen said on Thursday he hopes to transport tourists between Hamilton and Dockyard this summer to make up for the reductions in the ferry service.
BIU will not join march on parliament
The BIU will not join the BPSU in a protest march on Parliament on Tuesday, BIU president Chris Furbert said at a press conference on Monday.
Bank of Butterfield announces quarter profits of $8.4 million
The Bank of Butterfield returned to profit with a first quarter net income of $8.4 million, the company announced on Tuesday.
Bermuda to host finance forum
A global forum on transparency and exchange of information will take place in Bermuda on May 30. Guests include heads of state and ministers.
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AirTran's Atlanta flights start next week
AirTran will launch its new flight from Atlanta on May 26. It comes after the inaugural flight from Baltimore last month.
Charities get a $250k boost
The Ross 'Blackie' Talbot Charity Classic presented eight charities with cheques totaling $250,000 on Thursday. The money was raised at this year's raffle and golf tournament.
150 register as unemployed
One hundred and fifty people were registered as out of work on Tuesday during Government's unemployment drive.
BIU accepts pay deal
Blue-collar Government workers have agreed to an increased pay offer and a six-month ban on overtime cash, BIU president Chris Furbert announced on Thursday.
Prescription drug plan 'could save money'
Allowing prescription drugs to be imported from Brazil, India and Israel will give pharmacies more options for importing cheaper ‘generic’ drugs, Government has said.
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Sunshine League to remain open for one more month
The Sunshine League announced on Sunday that it has agreed to continue to provide a 24-hour residential facility to foster children throughout July.
Landscapers say expat ban is bankrupting firms
Bermuda’s landscaping industry is being destroyed by the Government moratorium on foreign workers, firms warned on Tuesday.
Swan: big changes needed to boost our economy
Bermuda needs to open up to the world and change with the times to boost the economy and help provide vital services, ex-Premier Sir John Swan said on Thursday.
Costly X-ray machine lies idle on the docks
A fully operational X-ray scanner at Hamilton Docks is still a long way off even though the machine has been in Bermuda for nearly a year.
City says 'non' to bar's plans for Euro-style dining
A bar owner was on Tuesday mystified after the City of Hamilton turned down his application for Paris-style pavement dining - without giving him a reason.
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