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If there is one thing that everyone in Bermuda uses, it is electricity.
That’s why Bermuda’s energy regulator wants to hear from as many people as possible as it works to set new pricing frameworks in a rapidly changing environment.
Fixed price Bel...
DATE: Oct 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Pharmacists and paediatricians are expected to start administering the in-demand Moderna coronavirus vaccine next week — more than a month after it arrived on the island.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said that clearance was provided last ...
DATE: Oct 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Drivers turned out yesterday for the start of the health department’s annual Flu Express programme.
Nurses administered shots at Sandys Secondary Middle School to people in priority groups, such as healthcare workers, caregivers and those aged 65 and...
DATE: Oct 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A pubgoer who said they took a mug without paying for it from Hamilton’s “oldest licensed establishment” more than half a century ago sent $10 last month to cover the cost.
The money arrived at the Hog Penny Restaurant and Pub yesterday – 52 years af...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Parents and guardians of public school pupils were reminded to apply by the end of this month if they wish to receive $150 in support.
The Ministry of Education said that the deadline for assistance from the Government’s relief fund was October 31.
A...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The health minister “strongly” suggested residents get vaccinated against both the flu — after she got her own annual jab — and Covid-19.
Kim Wilson said: “I get the flu vaccine every year as soon as it is available.
“I know this vaccine is safe and...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Heavy rain and strong winds were forecast for tonight as an area of low pressure had a chance of becoming a tropical depression.
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami reported on the system which was to Bermuda’s south-southeast.
Its 9pm update said...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Firefighters were paid a visit by the Minister of National Security, who commended their “professionalism and dedication”.
Michael Weeks went to the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s airport operations division and Clearwater station.
He spent time w...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former finance minister who lost a Progressive Labour Party leadership vote said yesterday he did not back any attempts to change the outcome.
In a post on Facebook, Curtis Dickinson also highlighted that he had no involvement in a march apparently...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A film screening and discussion will be held tomorrow by the Bermudian Baha’í community to mark the faith’s twin holy days.
Commemorations are to be held around the world at sunset on October 25 and 26 in recognition of the birthdays of the Báb and B...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter