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A palm tree transported from Bermuda more than 200 years ago to a Scottish botanical gardens is to face the axe.
The Bermuda palmetto tree, Sabal Bermudana, which arrived at the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh in the 1790s and is the oldest palm t...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Hospitality leaders yesterday predicted the tourism industry would bounce back this season – despite the damage done by the Covid-19 pandemic.
And they claimed that the long-term future of the industry also looked strong – in part because of the coun...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The majority of Bermuda's charities believe that improving equity in the community is vital to their roles with the Covid-19 pandemic serving to increase this awareness, a new study says.
Stakeholders in the Third Sector also want to find ways to wor...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Anand Dholakia is quite clear. “Bermuda’s Third Sector stakeholders have shown a clear, long-term commitment to achieving a Bermuda that works better for all.”
But Mr Dholakia, a principal associate with Washington-based Community Science and one of ...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Bermuda should push ahead with the development of an offshore wind farm, a report has recommended.
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme report also recommended increasing the landing of pelagic fish such as yellowfin tuna and the promotion of green...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda’s legal community paid tribute to former Chief Justice, the late Sir Austin Ward, who died in his native Barbados last month at the age of 85.
In a special online hearing held on Friday, Sir Christopher Clarke, President of the Court of Appea...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A road map designed to outline the path back to a more normal tourism industry is to be unveiled this week.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has organised a webinar to highlight events and attractions for visitors and residents that will be available ov...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Health Insurance Department will not serve customers in person during the week starting today.
The office, which is located at 48 Church Street, Sofia House, 2nd Floor, will provide support for policyholder and provider claims submission and clie...
DATE: Mar 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Government’s Covid-19 information hotline will have its hours cut from tomorrow.
The hotline - 444-2498 - will be open from 9am to 8pm every day.
It earlier operated between 8am and 10pm.
DATE: Mar 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An antiracism charity today launched a two-week online fundraiser instead of its traditional tag day.
The Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda appeal will coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The event wil...
DATE: Mar 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes