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The public have been warned to stop dumping trash in public places or taking it to the dump over the Covid-19 lockdown.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the public works minister, said: “Please stop leaving garbage at bus stops, public docks or in sch...
DATE: Apr 11, 2020
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A healthcare grant awards scheme has been set up in memory of a top eye surgeon who died last year, aged 64.
The Bermuda International Institute of Ophthalmology created the scholarship in honour of the late Leonard Teye-Botchway.
The BIIO fund was d...
DATE: Apr 09, 2020
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A decision to end remote learning for public school pupils was made by the Government, not teachers, their union said yesterday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Union of Teachers said that “no individual teacher or school made the decision to suspend re...
DATE: Apr 09, 2020
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Education
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The National Museum of Bermuda is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while its historic buildings and grounds are closed due to the pandemic. Supporters can buy now, enjoy free offerin...
DATE: Apr 09, 2020
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Tourism
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Press Release
Teachers have been told to work with only what they are given by the Government in an escalation of a dispute over salary deductions for industrial action.
The Bermuda Union of Teachers made the call in a letter to members sent at the weekend.
The l...
DATE: Apr 08, 2020
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Education
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Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. (“Third Point Re”) (NYSE: TPRE), a Bermuda-based reinsurance company, has announced the donation of $55,000 to the Bermuda COVID-19 Emergency Fund. The fund was created by the Bermuda Community Foundation (BCF) to respond...
DATE: Apr 08, 2020
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A nature camp that went online as a way around coronavirus lockdown has been hailed as a success.
The Bermuda Zoological Society said using remote learning for its popular spring break camp would help the launch of a BZS online schools programme.
Jam...
DATE: Apr 08, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Childcare services for essential workers are to be expanded.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, said the service, launched last Wednesday, was expected to grow to meet demand.
Mr Rabain added: “There is only one site operational at this point ...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Public schools will be reopened only when health officials give the go-ahead, the education ministry has said.
A government spokeswoman added that clearance would have to be given by the health ministry.
The spokeswoman said: “Please be assured that...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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Education
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The National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) is launching a new online programme in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. “At Home with History” will provide learning, literacy support and fun activities for students, families and life...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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Press Release