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The annual Lindo’s to Lindo’s fundraising walk will return this year in virtual form to combat the threat of diabetes in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The event, organised by the Bermuda Diabetes Association and the Lindo’s Group of Companies, ...
DATE: Mar 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public is being urged to help support an annual raffle that has raised more than $1.7 million for the island’s public schools.
The Pembroke Rotary Club says the pandemic has hindered its ability to sell tickets and a spokesman said: “Covid-19 re...
DATE: Mar 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian reggae singer has been seen by hundreds of thousands of viewers in a special BBC video recorded to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2021.
Desta “Zion” Wilson was included in “A Celebration For Commonwealth Day” singing a medley of the Bob Marle...
DATE: Mar 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda was put in the spotlight at a United Arab Emirates prep school recently as part of a student project for International Day.
German-Bermudian twins Kassandra and Julian Borchardt highlighted Bermuda’s history, culture and shorts in their vide...
DATE: Mar 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Live music returned to the streets of Hamilton with a performance by The Unit Band on the front steps of City Hall.
A group of around 50 people gathered to watch Saturday’s show from a distance as the group played a range of classic songs.
The hour-...
DATE: Mar 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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