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An entire street in Hamilton will be closed and transformed into an outdoor dining area in a Festival celebrating Bermuda’s food culture.
The Bermuda Alfresco Food Festival is being organized by the Bermuda Tourism Authority from March 25 to April 3 ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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Covid-19 cases spiked again yesterday after 18 new cases were detected, it was revealed tonight.
The cases – the highest single day total for three months – were among 519 results that came back to officials.
A total of 15 of the cases were logged as...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A teenager whom police reported was missing has been located.
A Police spokesman said Te’Meira Rutherford, known as Mia, was located thanks to help from members of the public.
The 14-year-old had last been seen around 8.30am yesterday at the Berkel...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Bill Zuill
The organisers of a “cutting edge” sailing race said they were working closely with the Government to set up a “comprehensive Covid-safe plan” for the event.
A race spokeswoman added: “SailGP's priorities are to keep staff, athletes, and members of ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A drive to promote the island as a safe wedding destination is to be launched.
David Burt, the Premier, said that a task force drawn from the ministries of health and national security and the Bermuda Tourism Authority had drawn up a plan which would...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The health minister has said she has “grave concerns” about the financial impact of Covid-19 on the healthcare system.
Kim Wilson warned that there was a risk that the Bermuda Hospitals Board would “not be able to sustain its existing service nor und...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A campaign group yesterday appealed for Customs duty on feminine hygiene and childcare products to be axed.
Social Justice Bermuda said the Government should remove taxes from menstrual products and infant products to help relieve the financial burde...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A series of workshops designed to boost accessibility for disabled tourists and residents will be launched next week by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The Accessibility Awareness Training Workshops, to start next Tuesday, will offer virtual sensitivi...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Progressive Labour Party backbencher championed women and seniors in her maiden speech in the House of Assembly.
Ianthia Simmons-Wade, the MP for Warwick North East, said she was speaking not only in her political role but as her role as a “black s...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A change to allow short term residents to rent some vacation rental homes for longer periods has been approved by the House of Assembly.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the Rent Increases (Domestic Premises) Control Temporary Amendme...
DATE: Mar 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes