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Holders of youth driver’s licences have been reminded they could face a six-month ban from the roads and a $300 fine if they ignore crucial traffic laws.
Police highlighted that cyclists aged under 18 are not allowed to carry or “tow” a passenger or ...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A man’s body was found off the shoreline at St George’s, police confirmed yesterday afternoon
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MPs are today debating the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022 and The Royal Gazette is bringing you live updates here.
Vance Campbell, the Minister of Tourism, tabled the legislation two weeks ago and introduced it this morning. See below for live c...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A war of words has broken out between the island’s two political parties ahead of today’s parliamentary debate on the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act.
The bill, tabled by Tourism Minister Vance Campbell during a special sitting of the chamber two we...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Government employees who are paid weekly may not get their wages tomorrow because of a computer glitch.
Computer systems across several departments – including payroll – have been out of action for most of the day.
Tonight a government spokeswoman s...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Plans to build a new Ariel Sands resort were expected to go before the Development Applications Board this week with a recommendation that the project be allowed to go ahead.
A report by a technical officer said the topography of the property would r...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Researchers recorded a great white shark circle the island over the past week – although it is not known exactly how close the shark came to shore.
Breton – a 13ft 3in adult male great white shark tagged and tracked by Ocearch – was recorded more tha...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Residents of Boaz Island in Sandys claim they have successfully delayed a decision by Wedco to renew the lease of a homeless facility in their neighbourhood.
Wedco’s decision whether to renew the lease for the centre run by Home at Messina House was...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Government has defended its use of Travel Authorisation forms, stating that they are essential in protecting Bermuda’s borders from Covid-19.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health also dismissed reports that the form was deterring visitors, ...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda’s new Deputy Governor has reflected on the legacy of colonialism along with the positive shared accomplishments of Bermuda and the UK.
Tom Oppenheim, who was twice posted to the British Embassy in Moscow, also shared his sense of tragedy from...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell