LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Motorists aid stranded passengers
Tomeko Simons, an off-duty bus driver, was among hundreds of Bermudians who came to the aid of stranded commuters yesterday to beat the strike.
Agreement signals prisons overhaul
A complete review of correctional facilities in Bermuda will take place after Government signed an agreement with prison officers on Friday.
Dock workers resume overtime 'in interests of the country'
Dockworkers have lifted their overtime ban, the BIU announced on Thursday.
Premier pays tribute to workers' 'blood, sweat and tears'
Conciliation - putting aside our differences and uniting for the good of the country - was the key message from the Premier at Monday's Labour Day celebrations.
Business leader backs suspension of work permit term limits
Business Bermuda chief executive Cheryl Packwood on Tuesday backed a proposal to suspend term limits on work permits, adding that we are now in a different economic situation.
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Census reveals ageing population
Bermuda's population is ageing while the birthrate is declining, according to 2010 census results released on Friday.
Fair to showcase 600 jobs
Unemployed Bermudians are encouraged to attend a hospitality job fair on November 1 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
Post Office encourages residents to mail shopping home (Update 1)
Government is encouraging residents who shop overseas to beat the airport duty by shipping items through the mail.
Quarry workers protest suspension
Workers at the Government Quarry downed tools on Monday in protest at the suspension of a driver whose truck was involved in a collision.
Digicel: We followed the letter of the law
Digicel said it was "no secret" to Government that it intended to offer long distance service and Internet service after the purchase of Transact in September.
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Government falls behind with bill payments
Government bills are not being paid because of glitches in a new payments system, a businessman said on Thursday.
Premier: Economic slowdown will continue to impact Bermuda
Tourism and international business both showed improvements in the first nine months of this year, Premier Paula Cox said on Monday in her pre-Budget statement.
KFC: Workers need to make concessions
KFC director Jason Benevides said on Wednesday the fast food franchise was willing to negotiate a new contract with workers but concessions were needed.
KFC labour dispute headed for arbitration
The row between KFC and the Bermuda Industrial Union is set to go to arbitration after the parties have yet to reach an agreement.
Minister, hotel step in to lift spirits of upset tourist
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert on Friday apologized to a US tourist and her schoolgirl daughter who were questioned at the airport for two hours after arriving for a Christmas break.
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