ECONOMY
OBA edges the PLP on the economy, just
In a recent survey, one-third of voters trusted the OBA to do a better job of handling the economy over the PLP, but nearly 3 in 10 voters trusted neither party with the economy.
A harbour full of yachts is a ‘fantastic sight’
Scores of transiting yachts have given a huge boost to retailers and restaurants in St George's.
Hey big spender — Bermuda is #1 in the world
Bermuda's high cost of living contributed to the island ranking first in individual consumption per capita among 199 countries in a World Bank Study.
Casino debate on the table for next session
The parliamentary debate over casino gaming is likely to continue regardless of the ongoing signature-gathering petition that is calling for a ballot referendum on the issue.
Bermuda named third-most expensive country to live
Bermuda has been named as the third most-expensive country in the world to live by a new study, with only Switzerland and Norway ahead on the basis of how far money goes.
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Could RCL partnership help pay dredging costs?
The price of dredging Bermuda's shipping channels could be shared between Government and major cruise line Royal Caribbean. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Taking a cab? It will cost more on Thursday
Cab fares will rise by 25 per cent from Thursday. The move was announced by the Government in March as part of a major overhaul of the industry.
Figures reveal our salary sex divide
Bermuda's top female earners are paid much less than men in the same position, according to the latest job survey.
Three post offices to close
Three post offices will be closed later this year but no jobs will be lost, Government announced on Tuesday.
'There is a jobs creation war going on'
LOM CEO Scott Lines said that the "economy continues to struggle" even though Government has made a successful effort to show that Bermuda is a place to do business.
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BTA expects slight increase in tourists for 2014
The Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO says the island can expect a slight increase in both airport and cruise passenger arrivals this tourist season based on current projections.
New vision for housing complex
Two boutique hotels firms are currently vying for the job of running the Bermudiana Beach Resort - the condo-hotel expected to replace the failed Grand Atlantic complex.
More than 1,100 jobs lost in 2013
The Bermuda job market stayed on the skids in 2013. The total number of filled jobs fell by 1,166. Jobs filled by Bermudians and non-Bermudians fell 2% and 7% respectively.
The tale of Dip van Winkle and his 10-year sleep
In April 2004, when I went to sleep, God was in His heaven, Satan was in his hell, "Dubya" was in the White House, and my Bermuda house was full of nice stuff that was all paid for.
Survey reveals scepticism about economic recovery
A new survey indicates that more than a third of Bermudians consider a swift economic recovery to be implausible for the next three years.
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