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People in quarantine will be able to vote in the General Election without going to a polling station, it was confirmed last night.
A spokeswoman for the Parliamentary Registry said: “Quarantined voters are invited to vote in with the sick and shut-i...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Former Progressive Labour Party leader Marc Bean has launched a third force in politics — and his new Free Democratic Movement said it planned to field candidates in the General Election next month.
The new party’s website said: “To enjoy a peaceful ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance yesterday praised workers and the labour movement on the eve of the Labour Day weekend.
Craig Cannonier said that the efforts of labour leaders had bettered the lives of Bermudians, including members of the OBA,...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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It was the one of the most ferocious storms in the history of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the deadliest natural disaster to strike the Bahamas.
This week marks one year since the onslaught of Hurricane Dorian on the north islands of the Caribb...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A pastor announced yesterday that she will stand as an independent in the General Election.
The Reverend Maria Seaman said she wanted to have the integrity of her own voice in her attempt to represent the constituents of Warwick North Central.
She ex...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The island recorded one more Covid-19 case yesterday.
The victim was a visitor, who arrived on the Delta flight from Atlanta on Thursday.
A spokeswoman said contact tracing was under way.
The case was among 663 test results that came back to public h...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A woman who notched up a century today had a fast answer when she was asked the secret to a long life.
Sylvia Spearing said: “Live every day. Try to be decent and helpful. That’s the only thing we’re put on earth for — to help each other.”
Ms Spearin...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in the rear-view mirror and an election on the horizon, a community worker said it was time to foster some “unity in the community”.
Now Desmond Crockwell, the director of YouthVision Promotions, has organised the ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Duncan Hall
Some people tested for the coronavirus today will have to be recalled because of a problem with a batch of samples.
The tests were carried out at Modern Mart in Paget and were said to have all been carried out on residents.
A health ministry spokeswo...
DATE: Sep 05, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
General Election candidates who watched close relatives campaign for office were announced by the Progressive Labour Party yesterday.
Ianthia Simmons-Wade, the widow of Frederick Wade, a former PLP leader, will stand in Warwick North East, which was ...
DATE: Sep 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter