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The murder of George Floyd and support for the Black Lives Matter movement saw thousands march from Front Street a year ago today. Bermuda-based companies were also galvanised to look at how they could make a difference. The Royal Gazette heard abou...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A massive turnout for the island’s Black Lives Matter demonstration a year ago was a moment of truth for the leaders of the charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, its president has said.
Lynne Winfield, the head of CURB, joined the procession ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bermuda-based healthcare technology firm has struck a deal with a US company to cut the cost of payment processing.
MAPay, a US firm with its headquarters in Hamilton, has signed up with fintech company Algorand to create a stablecoin and use its p...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A highly awarded police officer who served in almost every branch of the service has retired after 42 years.
Staff Officer Calvin Smith stepped down on Monday after a career recognised in 2016 with the Overseas Territories Police Medal.
Mr Smith said...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Anyone who was waiting for summer should know by now, that it is here and it won’t last for ever.
Fair skies, light winds and calm seas beckon anyone who desires to wet a line to take advantage of the situation now. It would be very hard to go wrong...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
The “Queen of Bermuda” stepped into the international spotlight after Mark Anderson, the man behind Sybil Barrington, was highlighted in a UK magazine.
Mr Anderson said he was “elated” to be profiled in the first issue of Forever with Pride magazine,...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The boats and moorings section of Marine & Ports will shut early next Monday for computer system work.
The section will close at noon for a data system overhaul and reopen for its normal hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm on Tuesday.
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The City of Hamilton is on the lookout for island chefs to take part in a two-night drive-in food festival later this year.
The Taste of Bermuda: Drive-in Experience is expected to return to the city’s Par-la-Ville car park in September if the event ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Sport has been given the go-ahead to return in full force, the Government confirmed yesterday.
As the country moves into Phase 3 on its road map to recovery, it means that sport can return with spectators as of Sunday.
This will be particularly good ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
A six-week programme of improvements to Albuoy’s Point has been launched by the City of Hamilton.
The scenic area next to Hamilton ferry terminal will get more seats and shade, spotlights for trees and improved pedestrian access.
The revamp will also...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell