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Building a strategy for Bermuda’s economic recovery is the goal of a two-day gathering between Government, the Island’s unions and the private sector.
Around 150 representatives from the Island’s business, hospitality and union sectors will come toge...
DATE: Nov 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The first phase of revised work permit policies, with a series of changes to work permit fees, come into effect today according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Legislation modifying the cost of fees was passed in the House of Assembly last month, ap...
DATE: Apr 01, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition MP Walter Roban yesterday took aim at the Government for abruptly ending term limits after promising a mere suspension before the election.
Mr Roban said OBA has “moved more swiftly to turn their backs on campaign promises rather than prov...
DATE: Feb 01, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The historic town of St George’s is building towards a brighter future, according to the owners and operators of some of the town’s new businesses.
Darren Hodsoll and Shelly Carswell of GoJo’s Cafe, on King’s Square, said the owners had planned on sh...
DATE: Jan 19, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government could make pre-election announcements regarding Bermuda’s unused satellite slot, according to OBA Senator Michael Fahy.
The Senator said that the use of the slot could be a great money earner for the Island, but warned that the deadline fo...
DATE: Oct 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Technology
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The cancellation of the 2012 Career Fair was a major disappointment but not a surprise according to Bermuda Employer’s Council President Keith Jensen.
Responding yesterday to the news that the annual fair would be cancelled due to a lack of funding, ...
DATE: Oct 10, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Even without a cruise ship, 2012 is proving to be a busy season in St George’s Harbour.
Yesterday the Old Town hosted a record number of visiting luxury motoryachts, according to Mark Soares of Bermuda Yacht Services (BYS), demonstrating the potentia...
DATE: May 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Businesses must protect their reputation by establishing good governance or risk destroying their brand, according to KPMG managing partner Neil Patterson.
Speaking yesterday at the weekly meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, Mr Patterson cited numer...
DATE: Feb 22, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A gourmet cheese and chocolate supplier is hoping to add wine to its list of offerings.
The Gourmet Boutique at the corner of Reid and Queen Streets, has applied for a liquor licence.
If successful the store will offer a range of wines from Burrows L...
DATE: Nov 01, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Jam Factory has had to become more creative to continue to grow in a difficult economy.
Joel McDonell, who runs the company with his partner Grant Kennedy, said the company has bargained and bartered its way forward since its inception.
“...
DATE: Feb 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
