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Rumours that the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory could be privatised have been shot down by the Ministry of Health.
A Ministry spokeswoman said: “The lab serves as an excellent model of how publicly owned services can reduce healthcare costs.
“The G...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, formally met with the Corporation of Hamilton’s Council at City Hall yesterday.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, said: “This is truly a historic occasion for us – having the honour of hosting Bermuda’s first black Go...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton will be the home of citywide scavenger hunts next month in an effort to create a new Covid-safe event.
The hunts – scheduled to take place on July 23 and 24 – will allow teams to compete for a range of prizes.
Allison Tucker, sen...
DATE: Jun 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A police officer fired for gross misconduct yesterday called on the Court of Appeal to allow him to return to the job.
Oswin Pereira was fired by the Bermuda Police Service after he was accused of turning off his body camera and striking a teenage su...
DATE: Jun 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Jayson Hayward, the Minister of Labour, has accused electricity provider Belco of negligence for failing to tackle soot fallouts from its plant.
Mr Hayward, the MP for Pembroke Central, said last night he was concerned for the safety and wellbeing of...
DATE: Jun 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A proposed funicular at the Bermudiana Beach Resort will not pose a threat to cliff stability, according to an architect involved in the project.
While the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audubon Society both raised concerns about the project,...
DATE: Jun 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Road Safety Council has called on event organisers have a plan to ensure guests can return safely as the summer season ramps up.
A spokesman for the body said transportation plans that include pre-arranged minibuses, taxis or ferried have...
DATE: Jun 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Road works to advance the solar farm at LF Wade International Airport will impact traffic on Kindley Field Road from next week.
The Ministry of Public Works said that Saturn Solar Development, the developer behind the solar farm, will reopen an exist...
DATE: Jun 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians feel that their “human rights and constitutional rights are being trampled upon” by “onerous” quarantine rules.
And greater debate is needed over Government’s Covid-19 regulations in order to safeguard the rights of Bermudians, according t...
DATE: Jun 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An independent senator today joined calls to save a historic building earmarked for demolition.
Michelle Simmons, vice president of the Senate, said Wantley, located on Princess Street, was a window into the island’s collective past and should be pre...
DATE: Jun 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes