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Three charities received $70,000 each after walkers, runners and cyclists took part in the Convex End-to-End.
A school also benefited to the tune of $15,000 thanks to its students’ fundraising efforts.
It brings the distribution total for the 35th an...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A forecast of rain and increasing wind has resulted in the cancellation of Harbour Nights this evening.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced its decision this afternoon.
A chamber spokeswoman said that the Bermuda Weather Service issued a small ...
DATE: Jun 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
About a third of residents feel forced to buy less food and almost a fifth are choosing less healthy options owing to rising prices, says a new survey
DATE: Jun 14, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A charity dedicated to helping the island’s older people said many of its members wanted greater price control regulations in the face of creeping cost-of-living increases.
Age Concern Bermuda highlighted that its financial hardship support totalled ...
DATE: Jun 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Inquiries by police and the fire service continued yesterday into an explosion that claimed the lives of two people a month ago.
Oscar and Jove Mascarinas were killed by the blast that gutted an apartment block at Hilltop Court in Southampton.
Police...
DATE: Jun 03, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An LGBTQ campaign group has named its first executive director.
Tiffany Paynter started in the role at OutBermuda this week.
The charity said: “A social entrepreneur and longtime advocate for the local LGBTQ+ community, Ms Paynter joins OutBermuda fo...
DATE: May 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Trash collection will be a day later for residents whose waste is usually picked up on a Friday, to accommodate the Bermuda Day holiday.
The Ministry of Public Works said that the collection will be made on Saturday, May 28.
A spokesman added: “The W...
DATE: May 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An LGBTQ rights charity is to take over organisation of Bermuda Pride, it was announced today.
OutBermuda said that work was already under way to deliver this year’s event in late August.
The charity explained: “After three consecutive successful yea...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A $10,000 cheque was given to the Bermuda Red Cross for its Ukrainian Relief Fund after money was raised by a restaurant group and its customers.
MEF Ltd, or the Little Venice Group, ran several schemes including a "Taste of Ukraine“ brunch at Fourwa...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A 52-year-old man who was sought by police yesterday has been located “safe and well”, a spokesman said.
Police this morning thanked the public for their assistance in locating Jason Liburd.
DATE: May 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter