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Plans to recruit 11 new firefighters received a lukewarm response from the Fire Service Association.
Michael Weeks, the Minister for National Security, made the announcement on Thursday. Earlier in the week he said staff shortages within the service ...
DATE: Apr 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
People who care for children were reminded of their duty to report abuse and neglect in light of a month dedicated to preventing child abuse.
The Department of Child and Family Services held a seminar for mandated reporters of child abuse on the role...
DATE: Apr 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Some 1,300 Filipinos in Bermuda have been urged to make sure they are fully aware of their employment rights on the island.
Jason Hayward, the labour minister, said he had held meetings with officials from the Philippines to ensure the country’s citi...
DATE: Apr 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Police are warning tourists to protect themselves against thieves after a number of visitors fell victim to criminals
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A youth training initiative has been launched — but the minister responsible was unable to say how much it would cost the taxpayer.
It was announced late last night that it would cost up to $75,200.
Jason Hayward, the Economy and Labour Minister, sa...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A US celebrity doctor who visited Bermuda this week highlighted concerns about the excessive centralisation of decision-making in healthcare.
Drew Pinsky added that it was important for patients to be informed and to have options for health coverage....
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A “visionary” who helped to shape modern Dockyard from the helm of the West End Development Corporation was driven by a sense of service to Bermuda.
The family of Robert “Bob” Tucker said he was determined to forge his own path from growing up as son...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A Cabinet minister has denied that behind the scenes talks with London are the reason for a delay in sending controversial legislation on legalising cannabis to the Governor for consideration.
The remarks came after OBA former premier Craig Cannonier...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A recruitment drive for new firefighters has been announced to boost an emergency service that has struggled with a lack of staff and equipment.
The call for 11 new members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service officially opens today.
Michael Weeks,...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Public primary schools held their own agricultural exhibitions yesterday after the annual show was cancelled.
The Ministry of Education encouraged the schools to host their own Ag Shows after Agricultural Exhibition Ltd, which organises the show, can...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson