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The construction industry faces some uncertain times ahead if the experiences of one small business owner and contractor are anything to go by.
Alex DeCouto, president of Greymane Contracting, said that new projects had dried up considerably over the...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Construction has been one of the hardest hit industries by the recession over the past two years and 2011 looks to be even worse.
Firms have been laying off staff as work dries up and there are very few projects coming on line to offer any hope of a ...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Bermuda is facing the same economic issues as the rest of the world, but it is well-equipped to meet those challenges.
That is the view of Caroline Foulger, partner and re/insurance leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
She said that currently ther...
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Discourteous dog walkers who fail to clean up after their pets have led to the animals being banned from the main ring at the Botanical Gardens.
The Department of Parks said yesterday it had been experiencing serious problems with dog dirt at the Gar...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The prognosis for international business in 2011 is even more uncertain than ever before.
Companies have been slashing staff and budgets and many have left Bermuda’s shores altogether.
The high cost of doing business on the Island, a low interest rat...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Kristi Grayston, chairwoman of retail for the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, sees a modest improvement in consumer spending on the horizon.
In the meantime, she said, this week’s upcoming Budget will be “highly significant” for the Island’s retail sect...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An eight-year-old author, preparing to release her second book, is launching an Island-wide appeal to get it published.
Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar wrote and illustrated a short story called ‘A different kind of Bermuda’, encouraging people to see the bea...
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Bermuda’s new Opposition party could end up being led by somebody outside the House of Assembly.
United Bermuda Party Senator Michael Dunkley and Bermuda Democratic Alliance leader Craig Cannonier are both touted as leadership contenders after the am...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Ombudsman Arlene Brock has welcomed a landmark court ruling backing her right to hold Government to account.
Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley's decision yesterday in favour of veterinarian Susann Smith also gave his backing to the way the Ombudsman handled D...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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The stark realties facing the Island’s tourism industry make further development at the Rosewood Tucker’s Point property necessary the hotel president said yesterday.
Ed Trippe said he appreciated that many in the public had strong opinions about a ...
DATE: Feb 15, 2011
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Tourism
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