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The popular Dockyard Playground is to reopen tomorrow following a revamp.
Located in front of the Fun Zone where Bastion Way and Maritime Lane meet, the playground has benefited from general maintenance including replacement parts, cosmetic improvem...
DATE: May 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, tomorrow’s Bermuda Day Showcase will still go ahead – in miniature.
And now some tickets are available to the public following an initial allocation to essential workers.
And sandcastle-builder Hannah Emmerson has merge...
DATE: May 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A charity providing counselling services for addicts has a new executive director.
Danielle Frith has taken over the role at Focus Counselling Services (FCS) from Leslie Grant, who held the position for the last three years.
Ms Frith has worked in th...
DATE: May 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Buses will start at 10.30am on Friday, Bermuda Day and will run on a holiday schedule, the Department of Public Transportation said today.
In addition, due to the Half Marathon races, there will be some detours from 10.30am until barricades are remov...
DATE: May 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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The staff of the US Consulate paid tribute to the late George Floyd yesterday morning with a period of silence.
The US Consulate wrote on Twitter: “For 9 minutes and 29 seconds, we stand in silence to reflect on the death of George Floyd.
“One year ...
DATE: May 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s first Black head of the Civil Service was yesterday honoured with a tree-planting ceremony at the Cabinet Office.
Mr Burt said Kenneth Richardson “had a long and distinguished career in the public service”.
He added: “A consummate public of...
DATE: May 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A charity dedicated to the welfare of women got a $3,500 cash boost from the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club this week.
The Women’s Resource Centre were given the cash after the hotel raised funds during Women’s Month in March.
The hotel raised $1,7...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A virtual career fair to highlight maritime careers is to be held next month.
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute event, on June 8, will give middle and secondary school pupils and college students a chance to learn more about a range of car...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A section of a main commuter road will be reduced to a single lane for two months for repairs to a wall.
The Ministry of Public Works said that work on Harbour Road, Paget, near Lovers Lane, will start on June 7 and continue until August 6.
Work will...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A substantial donation has brought a new shelter for homeless women and their children closer to the finish line.
Aspen, an insurance and reinsurance firm, gave $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity Bermuda earlier this month to help create its Transformat...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell