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Struggling construction firms are to get payroll tax breaks in a bid to boost the sector.
Finance Minister Bob Richards said the payroll tax holiday would apply to major projects “of national importance” like new hotels.
“This certainly won’t hurt — ...
DATE: Jun 12, 2014
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The widow of world-famous author and ocean conservationist Peter Benchley will fly to Bermuda tomorrow to comfort the widow of sea legend Teddy Tucker.
Wendy Benchley, who carried on her husband’s work in protecting the seas, said she will fly from t...
DATE: Jun 11, 2014
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A US comic who branded Bermuda “a tax loophole masquerading as a country” has been blasted by the Island’s business sector.
Real Time host Bill Maher launched his attack on the Island on his top-rated show after a report on offshore jurisdictions was...
DATE: Jun 11, 2014
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An Electoral Commission could settle arguments over whether election candidates’ are eligible to take their seats in Parliament, a civil liberties group said last night.
And the Centre for Justice pledged to draw up a list of proposals to restructure...
DATE: Jun 10, 2014
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A young Bermudian chef has set taste buds tingling with his secret recipe for seasoning.
Now bottles of Michiko Campbell’s Chiko’s Smokey Rub is flying off the shelves — boosted by a debut appearance at last week’s Harbour Nights.
Mr Campbell said he...
DATE: Jun 09, 2014
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The struggling construction industry is to get a shot in the arm with a payroll tax concession, Premier Michael Dunkley announced tonight.
“Since 2009, we have lost more than 1,200 jobs in this important sector — an unacceptable loss of work and oppo...
DATE: Jun 09, 2014
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The cost of healthcare insurance dropped this year, new Health Minister Jeanne Atherden said yesterday.
Ms Atherden said: “This year, for the first time I can remember, the standard premium rate, which is the basic premium included in every insurance...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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One of Bermuda’s oldest forts will kick off its 400th birthday celebrations with a tribute to the military by the Bermuda Regiment.
Fort St Catherine — in St George’s — will on Saturday see a salute to the soldiers throughout history who have served ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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A horrific image of an elderly care home resident with massive bed sores has been used to reinforce calls for an independent watchdog for the nursing home sector.
Derrick Burgess, Progressive Labour Party Seniors and Workers spokesman, showed the ima...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Bermuda’s banks were yesterday blasted by campaigners.
And they called on the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to be given more teeth to ensure that Bermudians are not being singled out for redundancies.
Jason Hayward, president of the white collar u...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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