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The Supreme Court has upheld a decision to fire a childcare worker for drinking on the job.
The Department of Child and Family Services fired Cheyra Bell in February 2019 after Derrick Binns, the Head of the Public Service, found she was guilty of gr...
DATE: Jun 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A series of new tours are set to launch this summer in St George as part of an effort to highlight East End businesses.
Kristin White, the owner of gift store and tour centre Long Story Short, said the new trips were created in partnership with elect...
DATE: Jun 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The threat of climate change to the island’s coastal areas will be assessed as part of a blueprint for future development.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the Bermuda Plan 2018, which replaced the Bermuda Plan 2008, was a balancing ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A solar farm set up at the airport could be bought by the Bermuda Infrastructure Fund (BIF) for $9.1 million later this month, MPs heard on Friday.
Curtis Dickinson, the Minister of Finance, told the House of Assembly the BIF, set up by the internati...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has abandoned plans to purchase the failed Sandys 360 sports centre, the House of Assembly heard yesterday morning.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the purchase had been complicated by outstanding debt.
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DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The loosening of Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow will offer tour boat operators a much needed lifeline, but more support could still be needed to keep the industry afloat.
Under Phase 3 regulations, the number of people allowed on commercial boats wil...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has bolstered 225 businesses through Covid-19 relief initiatives, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
David Burt, the Premier, said $3.789 million in support to businesses had been provided through BEDC...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Covid-19 restrictions have caused increased tensions at the island’s prisons, it was revealed today.
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, said that the morale and behaviour of inmates had deteriorated because of a block on visits.
Ms Ming a...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to introduce fixed penalties for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions is expected to be tabled in the House of Assembly this morning.
The Government announced plans earlier this year to introduce on-the-spot fines for some offences related t...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The “Queen of Bermuda” stepped into the international spotlight after Mark Anderson, the man behind Sybil Barrington, was highlighted in a UK magazine.
Mr Anderson said he was “elated” to be profiled in the first issue of Forever with Pride magazine,...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes