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Controversial financial breaks for the massive $376 million revamp of the Fairmont Southampton hotel complex were passed by the Senate yesterday after a clash over constitutional procedure.
The One Bermuda Alliance attempted to table a raft of amendm...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The island has recorded two more Covid-related deaths, bringing the number of fatalities from the virus to 137.
There were also 307 new cases recorded from 9,183 tests carried out in the past week, giving a positivity rate of 3.3 per cent. There have...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Care for the mentally ill has been described as “dire” and “a disgrace“ by the mothers of two men who are struggling to find permanent homes.
The mothers, who have asked not to be named, said government agencies repeatedly failed to find solutions, ...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A dual enrolment student graduating from the Bermuda College has set his sights on a highflying career as an actuary.
Kallan Richardson, 16, has completed two years of an Associate in Actuarial Science at the college and will be transferring with adv...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A US couple who ran afoul of Covid-19 regulations at one of the island’s top resorts said their first trip to Bermuda would be their last.
Their complaint included being sent children’s colouring books after they asked for activities during their qua...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Consultation has begun on a national plan that aims to help fill “critical gaps” in services for persons with intellectual disabilities.
The plan, spearheaded by Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, has the support of the health and education ministries....
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A schedule change for ongoing roadworks on Front Street was yesterday announced by the City of Hamilton in the wake of traffic disruptions.
Road repairs this week led to congestion along detours from Front Street, with some drivers ending up in a bot...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
About 40 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers are waiting to receive medals they are entitled to from the United Kingdom government.
The RBR is working to resolve the issue to ensure that soldiers in overseas territories, including Bermuda, receive the V...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Beach management projects that benefit tourism while protecting natural habitats will be discussed during a presentation taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday.
Carlos Gilkes, technical officer at the National Conser...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda is looking to celebrate its 50th anniversary with family -- The Addams Family.
After two years without a show because of Covid-19, the charity will return to Earl Cameron Theatre on October 16 with the Broadw...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes