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The Bermuda Tourism Authority was launched eight years ago to lead the way in revitalising the industry on the island. It was meant to be apolitical and independent but it has attracted considerable commentary and had a high turnover of senior st...
DATE: Jul 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Legislation tabled by the Opposition with the goal of encouraging equality was shot down by the Progressive Labour Party in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Minister of Legal Affairs, said the Equality Act 2022 was intended ...
DATE: Jul 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Beachgoers enjoyed a celebration of different countries and cultures at a Bermuda International Day.
The event at Elbow Beach on Saturday included music, dancing, a sandcastle workshop, games and a charity raffle.
Organiser Denzil Nelson explained: “...
DATE: Jul 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A man was murdered and another was injured in a shooting in Flatts yesterday morning, police said.
Officers attended after several reports of gunshots just after 1.10am in the area of Paradise Lane and Middle Road, Smith’s.
Patrol cars arrived at th...
DATE: Jul 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Legislators highlighted yesterday how social and economic circumstances played a part in leading young people into gang activity.
MPs made passionate pleas for residents to do what they could to help tackle the scourge, when they debated the Criminal...
DATE: Jul 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A saxophonist decorated with Bermuda flags represented his country on a US game show this week
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A slew of statements are expected to be made by ministers in the House of Assembly today, including updates on the Government’s financial performance and the island’s economic recovery plan.
The Order of Business also showed that a tourism investment...
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
New police officers were reminded of the “great responsibility” that comes with their job at a passing out ceremony yesterday.
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons told the 21 recruits that they were no longer average citizens.
He said: “I want you t...
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The health minister has warned against complacency as two more people have died after becoming infected with Covid-19
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Traffic flow has returned to normal after a serious crash in the Scaur Hill area of Sandys yesterday.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “Details regarding the circumstances of this crash and the injuries sustained are anticipated in due course...
DATE: Jun 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Drive for Change
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter