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A new solar farm at the airport has won approval to become the first independent power producer on the island.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said that the Regulatory Authority had backed an operating licence for the electricity generati...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The probable cancellation of the gay Pride march this year has given a financial boost to laid-off hotel staff.
The organisers of the Pride event have decided to donate $5,000 to help support cash-strapped workers in the sector — and their move spark...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two fire stations were closed this weekend after a firefighter tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, said yesterday the stations were shut for “deep cleaning” and the infected firefighter had been quara...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 hungry mouths, prepared by its top chefs.
The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday — t...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
People “stacked like sardines” just hours after shelter-in-place regulations were relaxed sparked a weekend warning from the national security minister.
Wayne Caines wrote on Twitter: “A party bus, beach parties, people stacked like sardines for Mr C...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Strict measures are in place to protect health in Government buildings as offices begin to reopen today.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the Transport Control Department, the Office of the Tax Commissioner and cashiers at both the G...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Pembroke residents who have hit hard times because of the Covid-19 pandemic have been offered some relief by the area’s parish council.
A spokeswoman for Pembroke Parish Council said the body had set up a $6,000 pandemic relief fund to help seniors a...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The National Sports Centre will remain shut until the third phase of Government’s reopening plan, management said today.
Craig Tyrrell, NSC operations manager, said the Pembroke facility was aligned with schools and Government offices in the plan unv...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Immigration will resume some services tomorrow as Government offices begin to reopen.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, said the Department will begin to accept applications for emergency passports sought for medical ...
DATE: May 03, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The court system will reopen tomorrow but non-urgent business will continue to be adjourned.
Alexandra Wheatley, the Supreme Court Registrar, said the Magistrates’ Court cashier’s desk will reopen at 9.30am, but with shortened hours and safety precau...
DATE: May 03, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes