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Trash collection schedules will be changed next week because of the Christmas holidays.
Trash normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Wednesday, and Tuesday’s waste will be collected on Thursday.
Wednesday’s waste will be collected on Decem...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Both burners at the Tynes Bay incinerator are back in operation, it was announced tonight.
Wayne Furbert, the acting public works minister, said that the second burner was returned to service last weekend.
Mr Furbert added: “The team of engineers hav...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A former ballroom that has fallen into disrepair could be in line for major renovations.
The Ministry of Public Works has asked for expressions of interest to renovate and run the Grade 2 listed building in Admiralty House Park.
The Pembroke landmark...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A pastor has signed a deal as the co-ordinator of the Gang Violence Reduction Taskforce until next August.
A notice in the Official Gazette said that Leroy Bean was contracted at $125,116 a year between September last year and August 2022.
Mr Bean wa...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
WISTA Bermuda, the local chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association, has given festive season gift boxes to the seafarers who visit the port of Hamilton.
The gift boxes brimming with personal care items and seasonal treats we...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Business Staff
An engineer from the Chinese builder of the new 30-strong electric bus fleet will be based in Bermuda for three months to help staff in their transition to the vehicles.
A government spokeswoman said: “The Ministry of Transport will ensure that the s...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Yet another rise in Coronavirus cases is threatening sports and social gatherings on the island, after the government reported more than 100 new cases on Monday, and confirmed 74 cases of the Omicron variant.
Ernest Peets, the Minister of Youth, Cul...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
A law firm has made a donation to a charity set up to support people with Aids and their families.
Appleby donated food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers to six families helped by Supportive Therapy for Aids Persons and their Relatives.
Tim...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Emergency services in the East End have been hindered by a lack of staff for years, firefighters claimed yesterday.
The Clearwater Fire Station in St David’s has been tasked with handling medical and fire emergencies for the past six years, but a fir...
DATE: Dec 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A book club set up to help to boost the confidence of girls in the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme is to launch in the new year.
The first book to be featured in the Girl Power Book Club is Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belongin...
DATE: Dec 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan