ECONOMY
'Bermuda can thrive again' says IB leader
ABIC Chairman George Hutchins on Thursday: "Stormy times... but we are in this boat together, and the only way to a successful future is together."
MP: We will not stand by and watch clinic close
St. David's MP Lovitta Foggo on Thursday said that she will not stand by while the Lamb Foggo Clinic is closed and "neighbours in the east end are pushed aside".
Government releases figures that underpin decision to close clinic
In light of public interest in the Lamb Foggo closure, the business plan containing figures linked to the decision was released to the media. View it at bermudasun.bm.
‘We didn’t overheat economy’ - Burt
The Shadow Minister of Finance has hit back at claims the PLP 'aided and abetted' the overheating of the economy.
SAGE report: A public sector out of control?
The SAGE Commission's report pulls no punches and links weak leadership at the top of the civil service to the island’s $1.8 billion debt.
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Is Quantum too big for Bermuda?
Simulation tests to determine whether a new mega-cruise ship will be able negotiate to Bermuda’s channels have been undertaken in Baltimore.
Your tax dollars - gone up in smoke
It might have been the worst kept secret in Bermuda but the full extent of the wastefulness, poor leadership and inefficiency of the public sector is now sinking in.
Minister: Visitor arrivals show 'positive signs of improvement'
Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell on Monday said that the third quarter visitor arrival results for 2013 show positive signs of improvement, especially for air arrivals.
Sweeping cuts, privatization proposed to slash government costs (Update 2)
Finance Minister Bob Richards on Friday said that Government will review the now completed SAGE report, and will allow for it to be debated in the House of Assembly.
Government releases Mid-Year Economic Review
The Ministry of Finance on Thursday reported on the 2013/14 First Half Fiscal Performance and provided a Mid-Year Economic Review 2013.
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Dodwell confident about hotel potential
Tourism Authority chairman David Dodwell is confident that Bermuda will welcome a new hotel soon.
Grocery discount - ‘No strings attached’
MarketPlace, Lindo's and Supermart will offer ten per cent off on Wednesdays to help out Bermudians in hard times — even though the move will cost them money.
Need a job? Wednesday's workshop could help
The "Job Interviewing and Soft Skills Workshop" will be held on Wednesday, November 13, from 9am to noon at the Somers Isles Lodge, in Somerset.
2013 Throne Speech live blog (FINISHED)
Thanks for following the Live blog today. Check out other stories on bermudasun.bm with comments from Premier Cannonier later, a highlights wrap up, plus some analysis.
Clinic closure angers residents
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to keep the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre (UCC) open. It's set to close on November 29.
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