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Issues affecting the housing, wellbeing and safety of Bermuda’s seniors were discussed during a recent government-led visit to an independent living complex.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors was joined at Dr Cann Park in...
DATE: Aug 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An appeal has been launched by Bermuda Red Cross for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
The Caribbean country suffered the 7.2-magnitude quake just before 9.30am local time on August 14. The death toll has reached 1,249.
A spokeswoman...
DATE: Aug 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A man who admitted two breaches of the Covid-19 curfew and a string traffic offences was yesterday sent to the Drug treatment Court in a bid to tackle his problems.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Russell Dey, 53, phoned police during the lockdown on A...
DATE: Aug 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Buses will be off the roads today after a dispute between drivers and the Department of Public Transportation failed to be resolved over the weekend.
Chris Furbert, the president of the Bermuda Industrial Union, confirmed last night that strike actio...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Buildings in the West End – including the historic Moresby House – could be turned into holiday rental properties.
West End Development Corporation planning applications, filed this week, proposed changes of use for Moresby House and the Star of Indi...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A long-running investigation into the disappearance of $800,000 of public funds loaned to create a recording studio that never got off the ground is still under way, the police commissioner has said.
The police inquiry was launched last September aft...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Government is “stepping back” from the double challenge of control of the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy, the Opposition claimed last night.
Michael Dunkley, the One Bermuda Alliance spokesman for health and national security, was speak...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A musician has a hit on his hands after a brush with death inspired him to revisit the first song he wrote.
Dexter Dillas, a chef with the MEF group of restaurants and a drummer, said he penned Just Thank the Lord 26 years ago, but put it aside.
He r...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The public has been asked for their views on proposed legislation designed to tackle the threat from imported animals and plants.
Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, said the draft Invasive Alien Species Act 2021 would strengthen protection and...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A “therapy in a box” service created to teach people how to take charge of their mental health is to be launched next month.
Adriene Berkeley, a psychologist and neuroscientist, said she had seen a lot of people who were able to conceal their problem...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell