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A sailing programme for youngsters has marked its sixth year of operation with more than 3,500 pupils trained in seamanship and life skills.
The Endeavour Middle School Programme charity was designed to build knowledge and confidence through sailing,...
DATE: Jun 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Controversy Lane in Pembroke lived up to its name this week when a row broke out after a property boundary appeared to be moved by the Government.
Mike Corea, who lives next door to an area designated as parkland on the Department of Planning website...
DATE: Jun 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hotel staff not vaccinated against Covid-19 will have to get tested for the coronavirus every seven days from next Tuesday, the Bermuda Hotel Association announced today.
The BHA said the policy would apply in all its member hotels.
A spokeswoman sai...
DATE: Jun 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Shortly before the Government said most social distancing requirements would end on Sunday, the One Bermuda Alliance called for an end to overly strict regulations against Covid-19.
The Opposition said tourists were “hesitant to visit Bermuda” becaus...
DATE: Jun 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A historian who publicised plans to demolish a historic house where the founders of the Berkeley Institute first gathered is to hold a meeting at the school in a bid to ensure the preservation of the home.
Maxine Esdaille of the Africa Diaspora Heri...
DATE: Jun 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The charity behind one of the island’s historic secondary schools has stepped in to help preserve a landmark house threatened with demolition.
The Berkeley Educational Society asked to be consulted before any decision by the Department of Planning to...
DATE: Jun 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A yearly work experience week kicks off today for Saltus graduate year one students.
It starts with a webinar hosted by Pauline Dawson, the manager of career education at Brock University in Ontario, Canada, on “how to write the perfect resume and co...
DATE: Jun 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
“Every aspect” of the island’s public transport system will feel the pinch from a weeklong union restriction on working hours, the transport minister warned.
Lawrence Scott said bus cancellations could reach as many as 100 routes a day and ferry rout...
DATE: Jun 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Pride Bermuda is to join in the worldwide Pride Month for LGBT people.
The group said: “We will use this opportunity to reflect on the unwavering love we must have for ourselves and each other to thrive.”
The group said it wanted to celebrate togethe...
DATE: Jun 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government yesterday again postponed the date for making unvaccinated travellers to Bermuda quarantine for two weeks at their own expense.
The measure was originally due to come into place on June 6 but was put back to yesterday.
Now the controversi...
DATE: Jun 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell