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The owners of the Fairmont Southampton last night pledged to repay the Government for redundancy cash handed over to former staff at the hotel.
A spokeswoman for Westend Properties, a subsidiary of US-based Gencom, said the company would also press ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 62-year-old man charged with sex assault told a court yesterday he was “high” on cannabis used to treat pain after surgery at the time of the alleged offence.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of grabbing the buttocks of a ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A lack of transport options for the disabled is the biggest problem for people with mobility problems, a conference heard yesterday.
Daniella Jade-Lowe, an accessibility consultant and conference panellist, said: “The average layperson does not under...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A special commission into historic land losses heard yesterday that an inquiry into how some friendly societies ended up in private hands was needed.
Michael Bradshaw, the president of the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association, told the Commission ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Premier will today update MPs on technological advances to tackle Covid-19 at a virtual sitting of the House of Assembly.
David Burt’s statement will be reinforced by details on new regulations to protect the island from the coronavirus pandemic ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Christmas trees could be back on sale at a supermarket chain tomorrow afternoon after they arrived in Bermuda today.
Vernon Hassell, the vice president of purchasing and procurement at MarketPlace, said: “Our latest shipment of Christmas trees have a...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Pupils enrolled in a competitive volunteer programme through the Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a second chance to complete it in the wake of Covid-19.
The Junior Volunteer programme requires a year-long commitment to support the Bermuda ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police this afternoon warned the public to be vigilant after a series of vehicle thefts and reports of items stolen from vehicles.
A police spokesman said motorists should always lock their vehicles if they leave them unattended, even for a short per...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
People with disabilities were in the spotlight today with a special motorcade to mark an international celebration.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said: “As a healthcare professional working with some the most vulnerab...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 21-year-old world debate champion who launched his own public speaking firm has been announced as Bermuda’s latest Rhodes Scholar.
Kenza Wilks, of Pembroke, said he had to re-read his announcement letter a few times before realising it was safe to ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell