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Fire officers will take part in emergency driver training for up to five weeks from Monday.
The “simulated” exercises will run until March 19.
A Government spokeswoman said: “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service wishes to allay public concerns as ther...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Digital nomads have helped boost income at a charity shop set up to raise funds for families in need.
Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, said that the organisation was “thrilled” by the support for its ReStore on Hami...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The head of an anti-substance abuse charity has been awarded cash from a charitable foundation to help develop his leadership and support skills.
Leslie Grant, the executive director of Focus Counselling Services, was awarded $8,525 by the Duperreaul...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Students interested in furthering their education in Canada have been invited to take part in an online information session this week.
The virtual talk will offer guidance to people considering colleges and universities in the Atlantic region while t...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police today highlighted the “serious negative impact” that cyberbullying and sexting can have on young people.
Detective Inspector Karema Flood appealed to parents and guardians to use online resources that offered tips about how to use the internet...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An awareness campaign will be launched this month to highlight dementia care.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is working with health professionals to boost knowledge of the subject.
Tinee Furbert, the social development and seniors min...
DATE: Feb 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A hotline set up to deal with questions about the Covid-19 vaccine had “technical issues” today, a Government spokeswoman said.
She explained: “At this time not all calls are being answered immediately.
“Some of the calls are going into the call que...
DATE: Feb 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Motorists were warned about an oil spill that happened in Hamilton this morning.
Church Street, Par-la-Ville Road, Dundonald Street and Cedar Avenue were all affected, as well as Court Street and King Street.
A City of Hamilton spokeswoman said that ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A prediction by the Premier that the island’s first casino will open this year was backed by the chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog.
Jean Major added that regulators are carrying out the mandated checks on an application from Hotelco, ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Bermuda-based virtual cooking class led by a celebrity chef will be a run as part of the Restaurant Weeks programme.
The online lesson will be held next Wednesday in a partnership between the Bermuda Tourism Authority and The MarketPlace supermarke...
DATE: Feb 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter