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Bermuda’s tourism industry has already been dealt a $95 million blow by Covid-19.
Figures released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority yesterday show visitor air arrivals fell by 38 per cent in the first quarter while cruise ship arrivals plummeted by 4...
DATE: May 06, 2020
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Meals on Wheels has been given a little more fuel in its tank thanks to Rubis Energy Bermuda.
The company announced that it had donated $1,500 in fuel to the charity to help their volunteers deliver meals to seniors community.
Anguel Anguelov, genera...
DATE: May 06, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Leader of the Opposition today backed a call for people to support the island’s economy through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Craig Cannonier said this morning that, in addition to the health threat posed by the coronavirus, Bermuda faced an economic cr...
DATE: May 06, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Premier said last night “nothing was off the table” as the Government looked for ways to share the sacrifice after a meeting with trades union leaders.
David Burt did not give details of the summit with union officials, but said the economic burd...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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An area of the airport used to park jets is to be converted to a car park if a planning application by Skyport is approved.
The airport operator has applied to create the car park for the new airport terminal on part of what is now Apron 1 of the exi...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A hotel has offered 200 essential personnel a special meal to thank them for their hard work.
Rosewood Bermuda teamed up with the MEF restaurant group, and wholesalers Dunkley’s Dairy, Viking Food, Butterfield & Vallis and Europa Imports to give embo...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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Off-duty firefighters came to the rescue of a man this afternoon after the truck he was servicing fell on him.
The 63-year-old was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A spokesman said the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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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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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