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The recruitment process for a new Human Rights Tribunal panel has begun with a selection committee seeking applications.
Seth Darrell, head of the Selection and Appointment Committee (SAC) for Human Rights, said they hoped to find a diverse panel of ...
DATE: Feb 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A charity programme launched a year ago to offer support and skills building for young men said yesterday it had logged measurable decreases in risks among those enrolled.
Transitional Community Services, which assesses risk levels in clients every q...
DATE: Feb 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Another death from Covid-19 was revealed by health officials last night as the health minister announced that vaccination would become available for children aged 5 to 11.
The latest fatality brought the death toll since the pandemic hit two years ag...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A charity dedicated to the fight against cancer is launching its biggest fundraising event of the year with a blitz tomorrow.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will hold its Relay For Life Kick Off event across Hamilton with the support of sponsor...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Prominent figures from social services and the arts will be honoured by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as part of Black History Month.
Martha Dismont, the founder and former director of Family Centre, and Gary Phillips, the chairman of the Bermud...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Premier will take part in a virtual town hall meeting today to talk about changes to the island’s Covid-19 regulations.
David Burt said the meeting, to be held on the Government’s Facebook page, would also include Kim Wilson, the health minister,...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Religious leaders have united to mark the International Day of Human Fraternity.
Representatives from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths teamed up with Rena Lalgie, the Governor, in the grounds of Government House to water a “Tree of Peace”.
Th...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The City of Hamilton will host scavenger hunts across the city next month.
According to a City spokeswoman, the hunt will take place in two shifts on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. The first hunt will be for adults, while the second is open...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda’s Information Commissioner has marked a milestone of 100 decisions since the island’s Public Access to Information legislation came into force in 2015.
Gitanjali Gutierrez said she hit the century on January 28 after she released decisions on...
DATE: Feb 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s bars and restaurants celebrated a boost in business at the weekend after the abolition of SafeKey rules.
SafeKey, required for customers to dine inside at restaurants and bars, was lifted at noon on Friday to relieve the pressure on a secto...
DATE: Feb 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes