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An automated process to schedule Covid-19 vaccinations resulted in appointments for “some people” who were not in a target group, a Government spokeswoman said.
She admitted that others “missed out” despite being among those for whom bookings were in...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An historic building in Flatts could be given a new lease of life, according to a planning application submitted by the Ministry of Public Works.
The application proposes turning The Watch House, located next to Flatts Post Office on Middle Road in S...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 24-year-old Devonshire man was remanded in custody yesterday after he admitted repeatedly sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl.
Shundray Gilbert pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to three counts of touching the pre-teen for a sexual purpose wh...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A longstanding thrift shop has grown into a popular lifeline for children’s charity the Committee of 25.
Among the group’s goals for this year is boosting the turnover of stock at its Bargain Box store on Serpentine Road in Pembroke.
Jackie MacLellan...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A plant to process material for backfill has been proposed for a property on Marsh Lane in Devonshire.
According to a planning application, Kip Froud of Invisible Trenching Ltd has sought planning permission to run a crushing and sifting plant at #10...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The island is well equipped to deal with any possible serious reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, the health minister said.
Kim Wilson cautioned that strong adverse reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 were “rare”.
Common react...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An array of Bermuda talent, with many artists kept from the limelight by the coronavirus pandemic, will be showcased on Friday on the grounds of City Hall.
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is launching Creatives Live!, with more artis...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Several hundred homes lost power this afternoon in the area of Fractious Street in Hamilton Parish.
Belco’s outage site reported 821 customers in the dark as of 3pm.
A Belco spokesman confirmed there was “an incident this afternoon involving a constr...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A citywide food vendor initiative was rolled out this afternoon with the opening of a mobile pizzeria in the heart of Hamilton.
J&B’s Food Fired Pizza catered to the lunch rush today when they set up shop at EF Gordon Square on the junction of Du...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Biometric testing for visa applications will be available for two days next month, Government House announced today.
Biometric scans are needed for British visa applications but access on-island has been limited by Covid-19 travel restrictions.
A spo...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes