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Individuals and organisations will be equipped with the tools to make facilities more accessible thanks to a new partnership.
The Bermuda Tourism authority has teamed up with global architecture firm OBMI to provide sessions on accessibility.
Throug...
DATE: Apr 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The island’s 14 public schools will benefit from a donation of $90,000 thanks to the Pembroke Rotary Club.
Despite being unable to hold its annual Children’s Fair because of Covid-19 restrictions, the club was still able to raise a record amount of m...
DATE: Apr 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A former top youth athlete has launched a fundraising appeal for a kidney transplant that could save her life.
Daliesha Dill, who once represented Bermuda overseas as a 100 metres runner, is now barely able to walk as a result of kidney failure and ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Plans are in place to open Snorkel Park as a “first-class facility” by this June.
Dennie O’Connor, co-owner of operator Beach Boys West Ltd and owner of its umbrella company Beach Boys Ltd, said that the pandemic was "a bump in the road“ in the plan...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Road Safety Council is calling on drivers to obey traffic and road signs as part of its messaging for the month of April.
Dennis Lister, chairman of the council, said: “The BRSC chose this topic because we believe all the motoring public ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Art lovers can now enjoy the Bermuda National Gallery’s exhibitions via an interactive, 360-degree digital walk through.
Thanks to a partnership with video production company Burnt House Productions, the initiative allows visitors to virtually explor...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Students have been able to participate virtually in a programme teaching them about ocean conservation and how to be confident in the water.
Thanks to sponsorship from AXA XL, part of the Kids on the Reef programme for students attending public midd...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Birdcage is abloom with flowers and foliage in celebration of The Garden Club of Bermuda’s 100th anniversary.
Nikki Gurret, a member of the club, created the installation on Front Street in the early hours of yesterday morning along with her dau...
DATE: Apr 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Ministry of Public Works has set aside $200,000 to address longstanding flooding problems in Pembroke.
Mill Creek frequently floods during high tides and heavy rains, drowning Mill Creek Road in several inches of water and restricting access to ...
DATE: Apr 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Seniors and people with disabilities were today encouraged to apply for an interest free loan available since January last year following a lack of take up.
The loan to fund renovations to make homes more accessible, were implemented through a partne...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan