ECONOMY
Firm bucks trend and offers hope of new jobs
The takeover of Cable and Wireless - rebranded this week as LinkBermuda - has led to a dozen new jobs, CEO Ann Petley-Jones said on Thursday.
Forced retirement makes it tough for seniors
Seniors bear the brunt of the economic downturn as companies force them to retire and the value of real estate investments decreases, said ageing consultant Marian Sherratt.
'We need to ditch anti-expat sentiment'
Bermuda needs to ditch historical antipathy to overseas workers and realise the contribution they make to the country, accountancy firm boss Gil Tucker said on Thursday.
Jobs lost as bowling alley shuts
Southside bowling alley was forced to shut down on Tuesday after racking up debts on its BELCO bills. Seven jobs were lost.
Business leader backs suspension of work permit term limits
Business Bermuda chief executive Cheryl Packwood on Tuesday backed a proposal to suspend term limits on work permits, adding that we are now in a different economic situation.
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Day one of Career Fair draws hundreds of schoolchildren
Hundreds of schoolchildren and adults attended the first day of a two-day Career Fair at Bermuda College on Thursday, organisers said.
No one taking the bait in aquarium sale
The Devil's Hole Aquarium was put up for sale in June for 1.75 million, but so far has only attracted minimal interest.
Premier lays down election battlelines at a rally
Premier Paula Cox on Wednesday laid down the PLP battle lines for a General Election.
Community pulls together to help the needy
Big-hearted Bermuda residents dug deep to back a church project to feed the needy, organisers said on Thursday.
Cunard register ships in Bermuda
Cunard Line announced it will register its ships in Bermuda. The Bermuda Ship Registry brings in around $3million every year.
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Fair to showcase 600 jobs
Unemployed Bermudians are encouraged to attend a hospitality job fair on November 1 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
INTERVIEW / PAULA COX MARKS FIRST YEAR AS PREMIER
Premier's warning to rule-breakers
Premier Paula Cox has warned protection of public sector jobs comes with a price tag of more efficiency and higher standards.
Axe might fall on upfront health fees
Upfront payments for health care could be scrapped, Government said on Friday.
Government has 'backtracked' on shaky home ownership law
Government legislation banning non-Bermudian spouses from owning homes is being axed because it is unconstitutional, a lawyer said on Tuesday.
Post Office encourages residents to mail shopping home (Update 1)
Government is encouraging residents who shop overseas to beat the airport duty by shipping items through the mail.
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