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The island’s zoo has been closed to protect animals after a jump in coronavirus cases.
A Government spokesman said that there would be no public access to the zoo area of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo to shield “certain animals that are suscep...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The heartbroken parents of Osagi Bascome tonight paid tribute to their murdered son who died after being stabbed on Saturday.
Carla and Herbie Bascome said that “fearless” was the first word that came to mind at the thought of their son.
“He was love...
DATE: Dec 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Families and friends gathered to get into the festive spirit at the Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday night.
The event at Hamilton Harbour made a return after a three-year hiatus.
At Albuoy's Point, spectators sat beside the water to get a good view ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More than 370 people collected grocery vouchers and detergent from a charity giveaway to help families feel “full and clean” for Christmas.
Tina Laws, the executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said that the need for support continued thr...
DATE: Dec 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Work on Harbour Road will cover a bigger area than expected, the Government said last night.
The news came after a barge was brought in to help keep one lane open to traffic while work was carried out between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane in Paget.
U...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A recruitment drive will be held next week for people interested in careers in the hotel industry for the 2022 season.
Positions are expected to be available in serving, housekeeping, bartending and administration as well as other roles.
The Bermuda ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An Opposition senator has claimed that “too many” questions about jobs figures were left unanswered by the Government.
Ben Smith highlighted that it was important to have information so that the success of policies could be measured.
The One Bermuda...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Work at the post office in Southampton means it will stay closed until early next year, the Government said yesterday.
It was earlier expected to be open this month.
A Government spokeswoman said: “The Bermuda Post Office is advising the public that ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A heritage trust for the families of people dispossessed of property in Tucker’s Town and St David’s could be funded by the creation a new economic empowerment zone, commissioners suggested.
The scheme’s recommended aims would include the “historical...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More than 20,000 Covid-19 antigen tests have been handed out to charities and other organisations last week.
The donations came after a joint effort by the Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community with the Bermuda Foundation.
T...
DATE: Dec 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter