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It has been a time of mourning and reflection for people all over the world, as presidents, premiers and the public pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
But for many, the past nine days have also included increased scrutiny of Britain’s legacies, inclu...
DATE: Sep 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
MPs and senators will gather today to offer remarks and condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Legislators will come together from 10am in a special sitting led by Dennis Lister, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Joan Dillas-Wright, ...
DATE: Sep 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda is among 22 countries that require fully vaccinated people to take Covid-19 tests to visit, a travel agency website showed.
A restrictions map on Kayak indicated that another four countries required testing as well as quarantine but 183 were ...
DATE: Sep 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An injunction designed to prevent private estate homeowners from trespassing and “committing a nuisance” on their neighbour’s land has been upheld in the Supreme Court.
Simon and Deirdre Storey applied to quash the order, related to Samuel Andrew Ban...
DATE: Sep 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An appeal was made by the Tax Commissioner for lawyers and legal firms to tackle payroll tax arrears that totalled more than $2.9 million.
Derek Rawlins asked the Bermuda Bar Association to help by “encouraging” its members to settle up to avoid cour...
DATE: Sep 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Buskers were encouraged to apply for weekly spots in Hamilton as part of efforts to highlight island artists.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Government and the Corporation of Hamilton, invited performers to take part in the C...
DATE: Sep 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Businesses and residents in Hamilton were urged to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Earl as it passes to the island’s east.
A spokeswoman for the City of Hamilton said: “Anything that can become a potential projectile must be stored safely, includ...
DATE: Sep 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Premier has quashed claims that an arrangement between the Government and the owners of the Fairmont Southampton has been signed off.
David Burt added that a public announcement will be made “when all aspects of this deal are closed”.
His comment...
DATE: Sep 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Sobriety checkpoints will run in seven parishes across the island this weekend, police said.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that the Labour Day holiday weekend will include checkpoints in Hamilton Parish, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Drive for Change
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A hyperbaric chamber used after diving accidents and for some wound care patients will close tomorrow for more than two weeks.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the equipment will be available again on September 19.
A spokeswoman explained: ...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter