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The coming Christmas holiday will have an effect on trash collection over the next two weeks.
According to the Department of Waste Management, trash in the West End is set to be collected on Wednesday, December 27, and Thursday, December 28.
Meanwhil...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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A homeless man caught in a bid to break into a grocery store was this morning jailed for 90 days.
Stefen Durrant, 30, pleaded guilty and apologised to Magistrates’ Court.
He said: “I had been drinking a lot that day and I made some poor decisions.
“I...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
One of Bermuda’s most popular Christmas dinners for the disadvantaged has been cancelled, but charities pledged yesterday that the less fortunate will not be forgotten this festive season.
Chef Michiko Campbell, who has served hundreds of people at A...
DATE: Dec 16, 2017
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A teenager responsible for “a tidal wave” of break-ins pleaded guilty to a string of offences yesterday.
The crime spree netted Elisha Thomas more than $22,000 of jewellery, cash and electronic equipment.
Thomas admitted charges in connection with si...
DATE: Dec 16, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Health will begin to offer influenza shots on Monday as part of their seasonal campaign.
The shots will cost $10 for adults and children, however those over the age of 65 will be able to receive their shot for free.
Influenza, commo...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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Amendments increasing fees for health insurers have been approved by the Senate.
According to the Government, insurers did not object to the increases, which will help to fund the work of the Bermuda Health Council.
The Health Insurance Amendment 201...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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Health
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Ronald Fletcher’s first trip to Bermuda almost 40 years ago was free because his wife, Hazel, won a trip from her employer.
But the couple fell in love with the island and have returned every year since.
Mr Fletcher said: “That free holiday cost me a...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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The Bermuda Union of Teachers voiced support for the recently unveiled Plan 2022, saying it will co-operate fully if it helps students.
Shannon James, president of the BUT, said the union was heavily involved in the development of the five-year strat...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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Legislation to expand the list of national parks and amend park fees were today approved in the Senate.
Legislation to expand the list of national parks and amend park fees was yesterday approved in the Senate.
The Bermuda National Parks Amendment Ac...
DATE: Dec 14, 2017
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has been voted Workplace of the Year by an international employee recognition programme.
The BHB won the award at the annual WOW! Awards gala in London, while the BHB’s Child and Adolescent Services came second in the WOW!...
DATE: Dec 14, 2017
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