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A conservationist said he was “disheartened” by people who tried to swim alongside humpback whales as they passed the island.
Andrew Stevenson warned that it could be distressing for the creatures and that their behaviour was unpredictable.
He said: ...
DATE: Mar 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Greater use of renewable energy is a “big ticket” wish for an environmental campaign group, its chairman said today.
Eugene Dean was speaking as he urged residents across the island to switch off their lights at 8.30pm on Saturday to mark this year’s...
DATE: Mar 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A survey of charities and other non-profit organisations is expected to gather information about working practices and demographics in the sector.
The Non-profit Alliance of Bermuda has launched the study to “capture much-needed data”.
Kendra-Lee Pea...
DATE: Mar 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An image by a Bermudian photographer was one of 30 single entries that won a place in a major international touring exhibition.
Brangman, by Meredith Andrews, was selected for Portrait of Humanity, a worldwide competition run by 1854 Media and th...
DATE: Mar 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Supporters of same-sex marriage would have a “good chance” of victory if their case was heard in the European Court of Human Rights, a constitutional expert said.
Nicola Barker, a professor of law at the University of Liverpool in England, highlighte...
DATE: Mar 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A new collective bargaining agreement has been struck between Stevedoring Services and the Bermuda Industrial Union, the firm’s parent company said yesterday.
The agreement came despite a “rocky relationship” over the past two years between Polaris H...
DATE: Mar 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Children in care will get a say in decisions made about their welfare if a new advisory council gets the go-ahead, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors said yesterday.
Tinée Furbert told MPs: “The innovative proposed enhancements take into ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A member of a steering committee involved in the Government’s plans for universal health coverage said that the group was impartial and had “robust, open” talks.
Kirsten Beasley highlighted that everyone on the island has an interest in strengthening...
DATE: Mar 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Campaigners vowed to keep fighting for equality despite disappointment after Privy Council judges allowed the Government’s legal challenge against same-sex marriage
DATE: Mar 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Government will take legal advice before deciding whether same-sex marriages that have already happened will be voided
DATE: Mar 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter