ECONOMY
Jobless rate falls in 2013
On Friday, the Department of Statistics reported that the overall working population increased by 115 persons in 2013 when compared with 2012.
‘Social risk is too big a gamble’
Can Bermuda handle the social costs associated with casinos? The Family Centre's Martha Dismont says social service agencies aren't prepared for it.
Sprawling homeless shelter a grim sign of the times?
Two men share their reasons for living at 'Hole-in-the-Fence' an encampment for homeless men in North Hamilton.
Exclusive: Wood and cardboard homes for Bermudians on the edge
A small but expanding encampment in North Hamilton - made of wood and cardboard - is home to a handful of homeless men.
Citizenship for sale?
St. Kitts and Nevis has the oldest so-called citizenship by investment programme in the world. Could Bermuda do the same?
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Activist: Apathy won’t be a problem for casino petition
Community leaders on Thursday launched a petition drive that calls for a referendum on the prospect of casino gambling coming to Bermuda.
OBA: We’re united on gambling’
The Tourism Minister on Thursday said moving the gaming decision to Parliament was right for Bermuda, and that Government will roll out a public information campaign.
Protest group determined to resurrect referendum on gambling
A group of citizens will announce later this week the start of a drive to gather 4,000 signatures on a petition calling on Government to hold a referendum on gambling.
The marijuana debate: $1 million in a day
Bermuda's Cannabis Reform Collaborative will examine policies like Colorado's to determine, among other things, the revenue potential of marijuana legalization.
Exclusive: First look at possible car rental options
Visitors might be able to rent out three-wheeled city cars and covered trikes instead of hiring mopeds when they stay in Bermuda in the future.
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UK think tank: Bermuda still a tax haven
Tax Research LLP director Richard Murphy doesn't care what the French say - Bermuda is still very much a tax haven as far as he's concerned.
Bermuda-registered Bitcoin fund explained
EXANTE, a Malta-based brokerage company, has registered its Bitcoin fund in Bermuda. The Bermuda Sun asked EXANTE spokesman Patrick O'Brien about the controversial currency.
France takes Bermuda off blacklist
The Finance Minister on Friday announced that Bermuda has been removed from France's tax-haven blacklist which placed a 75% tax on French source flows to Bermuda.
Island split in blame game over our economic woes
Islanders are mixed over the root cause of the island’s economic woes, while just under half are confident the ruling OBA party has what it takes to enact significant change.
US, Bermuda sign tax evasion agreement
The US and Bermuda have agreed to a treaty that officials hope will increase transparency and help fight tax evasion.
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