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The traditional Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition will return in April – but as an online event.
The virtual exhibition, to be held on April 23, will showcase a range of exhibits including exotic chicken breeds, rabbits, pigeons, ducks and guinea pigs,...
DATE: Feb 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Minister of National Security yesterday warned that the public must stay vigilant to limit the spread of Covid-19 despite the end of the midnight curfew.
Renee Ming said: “While the curfew has ended, the pandemic hasn’t and there is still need fo...
DATE: Feb 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A dock next to the airport has returned as part of a Bermuda Tourism Authority bid to increase marine transport.
The temporary dock in Castle Harbour, near Kindley Field Road, was created in in May 2017 for the America’s Cup sailing races, but was re...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A surplus of more almost $1.5 million was recorded by the West End Development Corporation in 2019, the Government has revealed.
The latest figures revealed Wedco had $141.1 million in assets and $72.4 million in liabilities.
The corporation also rep...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Botanical Gardens will temporarily close tomorrow so pest control work can be carried out.
A spokesman for the Department of Parks said the gardens would be closed to the public from 3pm until 5pm.
The spokesman added: “Parks staff will be stationed ...
DATE: Feb 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two charities received a boost today through donations from the City of Hamilton.
A spokeswoman said the corporation’s social committee donated $3,000 to Focus Counselling Services and $2,000 to Teen Haven.
While the corporation usually raises funds...
DATE: Feb 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An extra hour to serve customers will benefit restaurants – but restaurateurs said more action must be taken to help them keep their doors open.
Phil Barnett, head of the Island Restaurant Group which operates the Frog & Onion Pub and Hog Penny resta...
DATE: Feb 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Road works will affect bus service to Knapton Hill, the Ministry of Transport has announced.
A spokeswoman said that the Route 3 bus – which usually travels up Harrington Hundreds Road and over Knapton Hill – will instead continue down to South Road ...
DATE: Feb 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A documentary highlighting the work of black journalists in the midst of the theatre boycotts is being given an encore series of screenings this week.
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced that Broadcasting Black, created by Dana...
DATE: Feb 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A historic home and museum has closed for renovations designed to make it more welcoming to visitors.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda National Trust said Verdmont, in Smith’s, was expected to be shut until the spring for installation of a security and ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes