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These are frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 Pfizer/BioNTEch vaccine being used in Bermuda. A fuller list is available at https://www.gov.bm/vaccines-faqs Source: Department of Health
Is the vaccine safe?
The vaccine developed by Pfiz...
DATE: Apr 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Ministry of Public Works has set aside $200,000 to address longstanding flooding problems in Pembroke.
Mill Creek frequently floods during high tides and heavy rains, drowning Mill Creek Road in several inches of water and restricting access to ...
DATE: Apr 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Seniors and people with disabilities were today encouraged to apply for an interest free loan available since January last year following a lack of take up.
The loan to fund renovations to make homes more accessible, were implemented through a partne...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Special childcare services will be offered to essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children, the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation said today.
A spokeswoman said: “The service is a similar programme which was prov...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Police today reminded motorists and boaters to give themselves “ample travel time” to return home before curfew starts.
A police spokesman added that people should not break the speed limit to get ahead of curfew because it could be dangerous for the...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Police have identified Jordan Outerbridge, a father and husband, as the man fatally shot in Warwick last night.
Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said Mr Outerbridge, 37, was shot multiple times in the chest near the intersection of Ord Road an...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Six people were last night in intensive care in hospital as Bermuda recorded 28 new positive cases of Covid-19.
At a press conference Kim Wilson, the health minister, said the island’s active cases stood at 670, with 21 now in hospital, down from 22....
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A former Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Government spokesman and journalist including editor of the Mid-Ocean News, has died at 79.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gavin Shorto was recalled for a level headed demeanour that prevailed during cha...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
The Bermuda National Trust has announced the appointment of Karen Border as its new executive director.
Ms Border, who has been a member of the BNT for almost 30 years, will take up the role on June 28.
The announcement was made after Andrew Vaucross...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
All Government House staff are now working remotely due to Covid-19 cases and there will be no in-person meetings in the building, it was announced today.
A Government statement said that in line with government regulations, Government House staff h...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff