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A grassroots movement could spark the Cabinet to take the lead on independence if island-wide talks reveal enough support for the cause, political sources have claimed.
It was believed that interest in a formal break from Britain had grown in recent ...
DATE: Aug 12, 2019
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Politics
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Fiona McWhirter
Film fans were warned of an internet scam that is designed to steal credit card details.
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said an advertisement circulating on Facebook suggested a programme called MovieFlix can offer a streaming service like Netfl...
DATE: Aug 12, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
Thousands of dollars worth of sand is expected to be imported to fill bunkers before the first PGA Bermuda Championship in the autumn.
A notice on the government website invited proposals for the supply and delivery of 4,000 metric tonnes of sand to ...
DATE: Aug 09, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
A programme to help struggling mothers to provide for their families has been backed by a bank for three years.
The Women’s Resource Centre welcomed a $90,000 donation from HSBC Bermuda, which will also provide staff as tutors and mentors for the sch...
DATE: Aug 09, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
A man escaped injury when his car hit a wall and flipped in Sandys yesterday.
The 58-year-old driver, of the same parish, was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed on Somerset Road near the junction with Cambridge Road.
Police said it appear...
DATE: Aug 08, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
A former attorney-general and expert in space law claimed yesterday that a comprehensive plan was needed for Bermuda to capitalise on its satellite slots.
Philip Perinchief said the country had to have a more aggressive approach to make sure the isla...
DATE: Aug 07, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
A police station duty officer has revealed that for a decade she felt unable to bring her “whole self” to work because of people’s opinions about the LGBTQ community.
Linda Bogle-Mienzer described the pain of leaving part of her identity behind when ...
DATE: Aug 05, 2019
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Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Obsolete parts from the clock at Sessions House were handed over to the National Museum of Bermuda for preservation and possible display.
The components were removed from the timepiece when its mechanism became electric.
Elena Strong, the museum’s ex...
DATE: Aug 05, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
Would-be astronauts can reach for the stars at a summer camp this month, the Minister of Home Affairs has revealed.
Walter Roban said he was “really excited” about the opportunity for students to learn more about the space industry.
He explained in t...
DATE: Aug 05, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Bermudian bank yesterday said it would help to sponsor the island’s first gay pride march.
Butterfield Bank invited its staff to bring family and friends along to the August 31 event, which will feature a group from the bank in the parade.
Michael ...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter