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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
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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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Four educators have been appointed acting principals in Bermuda’s public schools, the Commissioner of Education has announced.
Kalmar Richards named Enid Furbert-Jacobs as acting principal for Purvis Primary, Jana Pitcher for Gilbert Institute, Lind...
DATE: Jul 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A total of 284 coronavirus tests came back clear to the health ministry today.
The news meant that the total number of cases remained at 150, with four active cases under public health monitoring outside hospital.
A total of 137 people have recovered...
DATE: Jul 15, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An effort to boost the number of Bermudians employed in the hotel industry is to be launched, the labour minister said yesterday.
Jason Hayward wants to increase Bermudian representation in the sector by 6.5 per cent to 80 per cent.
He also hopes to ...
DATE: Jul 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda Red Cross is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a virtual community festival packed with local talent.
A planned series of in-person events to mark the occasion had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A spokeswoman for Bermuda R...
DATE: Jul 14, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
There were no new cases of Covid-19 reported today.
A total of 259 test results were received by the Ministry of Health and all were negative.
Bermuda has 150 total confirmed positive cases — four are active under active public health monitoring. N...
DATE: Jul 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan