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A curfew imposed by the Government last week appears to have been adhered to, according to police.
The curfew – lasting from 12.30am until 5am – came into effect last week and will run until January 20.
The move – announced by health minister Kim Wil...
DATE: Dec 30, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The contagious new strain of the coronavirus virus could deplete the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital of vital medical staff, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has warned.
A spokeswoman for the BHB said the Omicron variant could force staff to take time o...
DATE: Dec 29, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Rough sleepers were given shelter over the festive season after a fundraising effort by a new charity.
The organisation – called home – launched a bid at the beginning of this month to raise $50,000.
The goal was to provide accommodation for the more...
DATE: Dec 29, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A pressure group locked in a battle to stop the planned closure of a primary school has launched a campaign to get supporters to e-mail the Minister of Education.
The “Send An E-Mail” campaign was launched by the West End Warriors for Legacy, a group...
DATE: Dec 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A Christmas curfew is a vital restriction designed to protect life, the acting Premier said last night.
Diallo Rabain said: “We also acted early to protect the lives of all Bermudians, especially those who are vulnerable.”
He added: “We cannot again ...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Revellers will not be able to ring in the New Year at favourite bars or restaurants because of a Covid-19 curfew imposed in the wake of an increase in cases.
The 12.30am curfew — which comes into force tonight — means closure at least an hour earlier...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Children aged between 5 and 11 could get the Covid-19 vaccine after new recommendations by health watchdogs in the UK.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation in Britain said that children in the age group who were vulnerable should get t...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A man arrested in connection with the weekend murder of footballer Osagi Bascome has been released on bail, police said today.
The detective leading the investigation into the knife killing said that inquiries were being hampered by a failure by witn...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Trash collection schedules will be changed next week because of the Christmas holidays.
Trash normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Wednesday, and Tuesday’s waste will be collected on Thursday.
Wednesday’s waste will be collected on Decem...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A former ballroom that has fallen into disrepair could be in line for major renovations.
The Ministry of Public Works has asked for expressions of interest to renovate and run the Grade 2 listed building in Admiralty House Park.
The Pembroke landmark...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan