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More than 100 requests for public access to information were made last year – an increase of 27 per cent on the year before.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) made the revelation in its annual report tabled in the House of Assembly.
But the...
DATE: Mar 31, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A gun and a bullet were among the historic finds made during a recent renovation of one of Bermuda’s oldest buildings.
The discovery was made at Verdmont, in Smith’s, by Bermuda National Trust staff.
The extensively corroded bullet was found in one o...
DATE: Mar 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Essential workers were shown just how much they are appreciated after being presented with ’thank you’ cards and goody bags yesterday.
Years 7 and 8 students at the Bermuda High School made the cards as part of Round Square Day, which celebrates the ...
DATE: Mar 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Foster children will find it easier to take part in school classes remotely thanks to a fundraising drive by members of the Pembroke Rotary Club.
The group worked with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), and the Foster Parents Associa...
DATE: Mar 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Campaigners against the new Covid-19 clampdown are to organise a protest, it was revealed yesterday.
The organisers claimed that new restrictions were imposed by the Government in a bid to control the public.
A WhatsApp message appealed to supporte...
DATE: Mar 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Belco has admitted that there are “reliability” issues with its new power station following a series of recent power outages across the island.
The electricity provider built a new $110 million power station and today a spokesman for the company ackn...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A signature theme tune has been created for the Mirrors youth development programme.
Patricia O’Connor, a songwriter and teacher, penned the tune after she worked on a Mirrors “All In! 8 Keys of Excellence” event.
Ms O'Connor said: "My love for Bermu...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Thousands of homes across the island were hit by a power cut last night.
But a spokesman for Belco said that electricity restored to all its affected customers by about 10pm.
Wayne Caines, the firm’s president, apologised for the “unexpected” outage...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bird lovers will get the chance to learn more about one of the island’s species at a virtual lecture this month.
Janice Hetzel of the Bermuda Audubon Society will explain why eastern bluebirds need support at this time of year – and how residents can...
DATE: Mar 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A rare Bermuda coin is expected to fetch thousands of dollars when it goes up for auction next month.
The coin, which may have been minted as early as the 17th century, was found by a metal detectorist in Kent in the UK in 2019.
Robert Parkinson, a s...
DATE: Mar 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan