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Secret Santa in huge toy swoop
A secret Santa has paid off the layaway bills for strangers at Phoenix Stores' toy and children's departments, shop bosses said on Tuesday.
Smile, you'll make guests happier
This week Fairmont Southampton staff have launched a smile campaign to make guests feel more welcome.
KFC labour dispute headed for arbitration
The row between KFC and the Bermuda Industrial Union is set to go to arbitration after the parties have yet to reach an agreement.
Poll: Let ships open their casinos in port
A Bermuda Omnibus Survey reveals that seven out of ten islanders believe cruise ships should be able to open their casinos while in port.
Onboard gambling under consideration
Shipboard casinos could soon be allowed to operate in Bermuda ports, Transport Minister Derrick Burgess said on Monday.
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Italian sea tragedy will hit cruise trade
A predicted drop off in cruise ship bookings after the sinking of a cruise ship in Italy is not likely to affect Bermuda, experts said on Tuesday.
Ready to wash some pots?
Government is scrapping work permits for certain jobs like pot-washing and cleaning, in a bid to create openings for Bermudians.
Discussion topics for economy forum
Sir John Swan and Larry Burchall will be hosting a forum on the state of Bermuda's economy at noon on Thursday at City Hall.
Bermuda Zoological Society lays off five employees
Bermuda Zoological Society said on Thursday that it will lay off three full-time and two part-time positions as a cost-cutting measure due to challenging economic conditions.
Parking fines set to jump from $50 to $75 next month
Parking fines are set to jump from $50 to $75 next month, enforcement sources said on Thursday.
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Minister wanted officials fired - why did they stay?
Derrick Burgess rounded on the Auditor General on Thursday night, accusing her of a "witch-hunt" and saying that the actions of the BLDC were within the bylaws of the company.
A last bite as the Green Lantern is doused
The Green Lantern was bustling with customers on Saturday as islanders enjoyed their final meals before the iconic diner closed after 70 years in business.
Russian planes boost aircraft registry
A boom in passenger flights in the former Soviet Union has helped Bermuda's aircraft registry take off, Raymond Hainey reported on Friday.
Minors says jobs fair should cut unemployment
Nearly 390 Bermudian construction workers are job-hunting, a Minister told MPs on Friday.
Fishing for food motivates shore anglers
Shoreline fishers drop their hooks 50 per cent more often than boat owners, according to the 2011 Survey of Recreational Fishing Activity in Bermuda.
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