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A great white shark is thought to have been spotted about 12 miles off the southwestern coast of Bermuda.
A group of friends were fishing at sea mount Challenger Banks last Thursday when they saw a large shark circling their boat. Michiko Campbell, ...
DATE: Jul 20, 2020
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The former Minister of National Security described the fallout from the Blu Bar & Grill Restaurant controversy as one of the most difficult times of his life.
Wayne Caines and tourism minister Zane DeSilva were both forced to resign after they were c...
DATE: Jul 20, 2020
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Sick and disabled people will be able to vote in elections from their home, under amendments approved on Friday night.
The Parliamentary Election Amendment Bill also allows blind and visually impaired people to vote through a tactile voting device, i...
DATE: Jul 20, 2020
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Sarah Lagan
There were no cases of Covid-19 on Friday’s British Airways flight.
A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said last night: “We apologise to passengers who have not received their results yet. This is due to AOL blocking the e-mails.
“We are working to r...
DATE: Jul 19, 2020
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The Registrar of Companies will oversee dealers in high value goods after MPs passed legislation last night.
The supervisory function will transfer from the Financial Intelligence Agency under the Registrar of Companies (Supervision and Regulations) ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2020
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Sarah Lagan
MPs approved amendments removing the requirement of people to be retired in order to apply for pension refunds.
The National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Amendment No 2 was passed with no objection.
The amendments allow members and former ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2020
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Politics
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Sarah Lagan
A new addition to Dolphin Quest has put in an appearance — and another is on its way.
A male calf was born to Brighton last Tuesday after a 366-day pregnancy. Another dolphin, Ely, is due to give birth soon.
A spokesman for Dolphin Quest said: “As w...
DATE: Jul 17, 2020
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Bermuda’s Covid-19 curfew will be lifted on Monday, the head of the sub-committee responsible for reopening the Bermuda economy said last night.
It was also revealed at the regular coronavirus briefing that two new cases of the disease had been repo...
DATE: Jul 17, 2020
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Health
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Sarah Lagan
Superyachts are setting course to Bermuda as a safe haven during the Covid-19 crisis, the owner of ships’ chandlers Bermuda Yacht Services said yesterday.
Mark Soares added: “This is not our normal season for superyachts, most would be in the Med at ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2020
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Tourism
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Sarah Lagan
Jason Hayward decided to “give back” on his birthday, donating funds to youth programmes in his constituency.
The Minister of Labour donated $5,000 each to North Village Community Club, Western Stars Sports Club and the Young Men’s Social Club, all o...
DATE: Jul 15, 2020
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