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New look ferry docks in Hamilton and Dockyard are on the cards.
The Ministry of Public Works has submitted a request for proposal for the refurbishment for the floating docks at three locations.
The RFP, published in the Official Gazette on Monday, s...
DATE: Jun 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian singer/songwriter is to perform at a top music festival in the UK next month – one of the first major events as England loosens off its Covid-19 restrictions.
Anna Colette said she was delighted to be able to perform her folk rock music ...
DATE: Jun 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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