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Diversifying the economy and using new technology to compete will be vital to the future prosperity of the country, a Government minister said on Friday.
Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, said during the debate on the Throne Speech: “The only w...
DATE: Nov 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A virtual event designed to tackle privacy and security problems will be held today – with another planned for next month.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Profes...
DATE: Nov 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A bill extending the operating hours of cruise ship casinos was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday night.
Currently, casinos on ships can only open between 9pm and 5am in Bermuda’s waters but the Cruise Ships (Casinos) Amendment Act passed yes...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 60-day extension of public health emergency regulations was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, read the Public Health (Covid-19) Emergency Extension (No 6) Order 2021 in the absence of Kim Wilson, the...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Two former premiers have signed a letter calling for an "armistice“ to gang violence in Bermuda.
The agreement was signed by 11 signatories including Sir John Swan and Alex Scott on Armistice Day – November 11.
All 11 encouraged the general public ...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A government horticulturalist dedicated to training young people has been recognised with an award.
Roger Parris, a supervisory foreman in the Department of Parks, won the Public Service Excellence Award for October. He received the award from David...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The new Creative Live open air concert series kicked off a performance by Silver City at City Hall in Hamilton on Saturday.
The three-piece band, made up of Jesse Seymour, pictured, Felix Todd and Ben Payne, performed an upbeat set during the lunch...
DATE: Nov 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A wishlist of more than 30 Throne Speech priorities is too many for the Government to deal with, an Opposition MP said last night.
Scott Pearman, the shadow legal affairs minister, said the Government should prioritise immigration changes, foreign i...
DATE: Nov 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A pest control worker has been defended by a Government department after he was accused of killing wild birds during a feral chicken cull.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the worker followed the rules, despite claims by a business owner that dozens...
DATE: Nov 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A reinsurance firm has donated $45,000 to help pay for Covid-19 tests in schools.
PartnerRe said the donation towards lateral antigen testing was designed to help pupils get back to their classrooms.
A spokesman said: “PartnerRe is committed to suppo...
DATE: Nov 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan