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The developer behind the solar farm at the LF Wade International Airport has been targeted with a $1.3 million lawsuit over the project.
Noesis Consulting Limited launched a legal action against Saturn Solar Developments Ltd in May alleging that they...
DATE: Jul 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s cultural history will be celebrated with a series of tours and events in the lead-up to Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day.
A Government spokeswoman said the Department of Culture has partnered with Jumuiya ya Afrika Bermuda, the Departme...
DATE: Jul 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans to install a funicular and other amenities at the Bermudiana Beach Resort have been approved, despite objections from environmental groups.
The Development Applications Board formally approved the application in a meeting on July 7 after it wa...
DATE: Jul 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A home-grown community festival celebrating some of Bermuda’s legendary musicians was deemed a hit as it closed this weekend.
John Burch, the last active member of the Bermuda Strollers, was joined by June Caisey at Saturday’s show, entertaining an a...
DATE: Jul 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An organisation has donated $50 gift cards to Bermuda Hospitals Boards staff to thank them for their work throughout the pandemic.
Sean McNulty, founder of the Frontline Foundation, delivered the gift cards to Judy Richardson, the BHB Chief of Nursin...
DATE: Jun 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Environmental groups have balked at a plan to fill in a cave at John Smith’s Bay as part of a coastal protection effort.
But Government has defended the project, arguing that it will reduce potentially hazardous erosion.
According to the application...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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