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The Government has moved to close an immigration loophole that allows visitors to reside on the island almost continuously.
Currently, visitors are allowed to remain on the island for up to 180 days before their visa expires.
But under current legisl...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
More than 90 people have signed up to a government programme to help them become homeowners since it was launched last month.
Under the scheme, first-time mortgages will be guaranteed partially for up to a decade by the Government, with interest ...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Drivers are being asked to take extra caution on roads that are “in a state” and “inadequate” because of extensive trenching work.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, made the plea in a statement in the House of Assembly ye...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A “call to arms” to rebuild a crucial economic pillar was made by the interim head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority at the opening of the island’s first industry summit in two years.
Tracy Berkeley vowed accountability and commitment from the BTA – b...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Students from across the island worked to keep their heads above water as part of the Annual Inter-school Cardboard Boat Challenge.
The event, organised by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and the Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers, cha...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A pop-up clinic offering Covid-19 booster shots is set to open tomorrow on Point Finger Road in Paget.
The clinic, hosted by St John’s Ambulance, is intended to service essential and healthcare workers, along with residents over the age of 50.
While ...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A police constable who has served for 14 years with the Critical Incident Stress Management team has been recognised for his work with the service.
A police spokesman said Pc McKeon Stephens worked with the unit - dedicated to help people deal with t...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A woman who lost control of her car and crashed was ordered to take part in a court treatment programme after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Ryley Mason, 21, from Pembroke, admitted the offence when she appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
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DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
A motorcyclist stopped for speeding was banned from the roads for 18 months after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Malcolm Symonds, 60, from Pembroke, admitted the offence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Prosecutor Gardener-Brown...
DATE: Nov 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
DATE: Nov 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Akil Simmons
