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The island’s new Governor was sworn in yesterday at a closed event at Government House.
Rena Lalgie said: “It is a privilege to have begun my service as Governor of Bermuda.
“My family and I look forward to settling into Bermudian life.”
Ms Lalgie, t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Another 25 coronavirus cases were found in the latest test results that came back to health officials, it was revealed last night.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, added that the seven-day average of the virus’ real-time reproduction number had reach...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A group of women are better equipped for the world of work after they took part in a programme designed to boost their skills and self-esteem.
The group was the first to take part in the Transformational Support Services programme, run by the Women’s...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Specialists helpers for expectant mothers will not be allowed to attend births at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital until the risk of coronavirus transmission dropped.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said that guidelines for “designated support peopl...
DATE: Dec 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents and visitors were asked by the Premier today to download the WeHealth Bermuda app to aid the fight against the coronavirus.
David Burt pleaded with employers to insist that staff working in offices use the technology and suggested gyms and ...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Security breaches at Westgate remained a “grave concern” in the latest annual report on the treatment of offenders, the Minister of National Security said yesterday.
Renee Ming told the House of Assembly that there continued to be problems with the ...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The outgoing Governor said yesterday he spent as much time “batting for Bermuda” in Britain and Europe as he did representing the UK government’s views on the island.
John Rankin added that his work included helping to remove Bermuda from the Europea...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A possible exposure to the coronavirus has been linked to The Berkeley Institute, the Government said today.
Close contacts are being contacted by health officials and will be told to quarantine.
A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said: “The Chief M...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Challenging times have bookended the Governor’s term in Bermuda, he admitted this week.
But John Rankin said he would leave the island with memories of a strong community spirit, beautiful scenery and good friends.
Mr Rankin started his tenure days a...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A festive fundraising drive has been launched by a small business focused on giving back to the community.
Streaker’s Spin Studio customers will donate vouchers to Family Centre in time for Christmas.
A spokeswoman said: “Streaker is a small-business...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter