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The island has passed the 9,000 people vaccination mark, it was revealed last night.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, added 1,500 people had now had both doses of the coronavirus jab.
Ms Wilson said that the number of active Covid-19 cases had droppe...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Students interested in furthering their education in Canada have been invited to take part in an online information session this week.
The virtual talk will offer guidance to people considering colleges and universities in the Atlantic region while t...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police today highlighted the “serious negative impact” that cyberbullying and sexting can have on young people.
Detective Inspector Karema Flood appealed to parents and guardians to use online resources that offered tips about how to use the internet...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Bermudian nurse who has watched Covid-19 patients die in the UK yesterday appealed to the Bermudian public to get the vaccine.
Angela Whayman, 32, said that the vaccine was “the only way to make progress in halting this destructive virus”.
Ms Whaym...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A moratorium may be lifted on introducing 5G wireless technology to Bermuda, the Regulatory Authority announced last night.
In a preliminary report, the telecommunications watchdog said it was proposing to lift the temporary moratorium imposed on fif...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An American actor famed for his portrayal of writer and humorist Mark Twain was yesterday praised by a Bermudian actor who tackled the same role.
Hal Holbrook – who portrayed Mark Twain, a regular visitor to Bermuda, on stage for more than six decade...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans for yacht racing to return to the former home of the America’s Cup have been submitted to planners.
Proposals submitted to the Department of Planning outlined a range of temporary buildings to create a race village for the SailGP competition.
T...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A survey designed to map important marine areas is to close next week.
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme poll was set up to identify the top conservation, fishing and recreation areas.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said: “I encoura...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Two new coronavirus cases were reported over the last few days, the health ministry said last night.
The positive results were among 1,385 test results that came back to health officials.
One was from overseas – a resident who flew back on last Satu...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is to relaunch a grant scheme for businesses as it gears up for the return of tourists in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Glenn Jones, the BTA interim CEO and chief experience development officer, said: “Following...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
News Staff