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A dock next to the airport has returned as part of a Bermuda Tourism Authority bid to increase marine transport.
The temporary dock in Castle Harbour, near Kindley Field Road, was created in in May 2017 for the America’s Cup sailing races, but was re...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Raina DeFontes has made a big name for herself in the fashion industry - and has no plans to stop.
The 17-year-old deputy head girl at the Berkeley Institute has launched two successful businesses – make-up service Touched By Sunshine and lash extens...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Mail tracking and online payments will now be available for the Bermuda Post Office, the Minister for the Cabinet Office said today.
Wayne Furbert said that the new platform was one of several digital services set to be launched throughout the year.
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DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The Mangrove Bay post office will be closed today, causing possible delays in mail delivery.
A government spokeswoman said that the closure was necessary after work was carried out at the building over the weekend.
“Mail delivery will be impacted tod...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Two people were injured this weekend when engine parts from a Boeing 747 operated by Bermudian-based Longtail Aviation fell off and crashed into a Dutch town.
The incident happened after one of the 747’s four engines caught fire just after take-off ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A digital dollar can be used to buy rum on the island in a pilot project that could be expanded to include other companies.
Gosling’s is working with Bidali, a Canadian fintech company, with support from the Bermuda Government’s fintech office and Pe...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A British member of the House of Lords who visited the Bermuda National Trust while on holiday said she would help Bermuda protect its cultural heritage.
Baroness Andrews of Southover also praised the BNT for its conservation of the island’s heritage...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A surplus of more almost $1.5 million was recorded by the West End Development Corporation in 2019, the Government has revealed.
The latest figures revealed Wedco had $141.1 million in assets and $72.4 million in liabilities.
The corporation also rep...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A young businessman inspired by his own misfortune has launched a drive providing suits to young men looking to succeed.
Mikal Minors, founder of the soon-to-be-registered clothing and entertainment business Bermuda Better, is asking the community to...
DATE: Feb 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The last casualty of a 19th century war between the United Kingdom and the United States was remembered today.
A ceremony to commemorate Midshipman Richard Dale of the US Navy was held at St Peter’s Church, St George, where the young officer, aged 2...
DATE: Feb 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan