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The Government is ducking what should be top priorities in the coming legislative year, according to several senators.
The claim was made during a debate in the Upper House today on the Throne Speech, which was delivered earlier this month.
Owen Darr...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Two Bermudian brothers received a $200,000 investment in their car air freshener business on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank.
Trey and Donovan Brown, sons of former premier Ewart Brown and Priscilla Murray Brown, signed off on a $200,000 inves...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Smith’s community came together at Warriors Field as part of a candlelight vigil last night to remember those who have died in recent years.
More than 150 people gathered on the field for the event, organised by the St Philip AME Church in partne...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to lay the groundwork for a $16.40 minimum wage in Bermuda are set to be debated at the next sitting of the House of Assembly.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, tabled the Employment (Minimum Wage Entitlement) Bill 2022 on...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation intended to make it easier to change the use of buildings was tabled in the House of Assembly.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told MPs that the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2022 would amend the Development and Plann...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Students from across the island worked to keep their heads above water as part of the Annual Inter-school Cardboard Boat Challenge.
The event, organised by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and the Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers, cha...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A pop-up clinic offering Covid-19 booster shots is set to open tomorrow on Point Finger Road in Paget.
The clinic, hosted by St John’s Ambulance, is intended to service essential and healthcare workers, along with residents over the age of 50.
While ...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A police constable who has served for 14 years with the Critical Incident Stress Management team has been recognised for his work with the service.
A police spokesman said Pc McKeon Stephens worked with the unit - dedicated to help people deal with t...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A planning application has been submitted to restore storm-damaged stairs which lead to an East End beach.
The application, submitted by IEPC Ltd on behalf of the Bermuda Government, proposed rebuilding the dock and staircase leading to Achilles Bay ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda experienced strong to near gale force winds overnight and this morning as a cold front roared through the area.
The Bermuda Weather Service said this morning that fairer conditions will gradually develop later today, as high pressure builds ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes