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A seniors home was transformed into a party scene when residents, visitors and staff gathered for a Christmas lunch and carol singing.
Westmeath Residential and Nursing Care Home welcomed about 120 people for the event.
Tinsel, baubles and decorative...
DATE: Dec 11, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
Storm force gusts are expected to hit Bermuda overnight, the national security ministry warned.
Residents were asked to take “extra care” outside in the morning as the streets could be strewn with debris.
The ministry said a low pressure system aroun...
DATE: Dec 10, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
Seven motorists were arrested for impaired driving during roadside sobriety checks over the weekend.
The tests took place from Friday night until early yesterday morning in Hamilton Parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget and Southampton.
A Bermuda Polic...
DATE: Dec 10, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
Two vehicles were damaged and towed away after a crash in Sandys.
Police said a car travelling east in the Scaur Hill area of Somerset Road crashed with another car exiting Lantana Road at about 7.20pm on Friday.
The eastbound vehicle hit a wall and ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2018
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A “matchmaking” service for jobseekers will lead to a higher standard of training and better employees, the Government said yesterday.
The scheme will mean company executives are provided with details of individuals suitable for career advancement op...
DATE: Dec 07, 2018
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Budget
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Building firm leaders should develop fresh talent and take control of their industry before others do, a construction company chief said yesterday.
Charles Dunstan said he wanted to see the creation of “industry-driven” occupational advisory committe...
DATE: Dec 06, 2018
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Budget
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A special reserve fund could help to balance the risk in one of two “transformational” health insurance options being considered by the Government.
The reserve would allow funds to flow between insurers with relatively healthy policyholders, who take...
DATE: Dec 04, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former senior magistrate and Supreme Court puisne judge will join a well-known law firm after he retired from the bench.
Archibald Warner is to start his role as a consultant senior counsel at Chancery Legal in the coming weeks.
The “boutique” Berm...
DATE: Dec 03, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A rare vintage poster of a young woman playing tennis was bought by a Bermudian as a birthday gift to his wife, who represented her country in the sport.
Tom Butterfield made a proxy bid for the art work, which is almost 100 years old, in a New York ...
DATE: Dec 01, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A team of five people supporting the Premier and his family costs more than $230,000, it was revealed yesterday.
The employees at David Burt’s office and official residence include a special aide, housekeeper and babysitter.
Costs for two of them amo...
DATE: Nov 29, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter