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A new solar farm at the airport has won approval to become the first independent power producer on the island.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said that the Regulatory Authority had backed an operating licence for the electricity generati...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The probable cancellation of the gay Pride march this year has given a financial boost to laid-off hotel staff.
The organisers of the Pride event have decided to donate $5,000 to help support cash-strapped workers in the sector — and their move spark...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police issued a reminder about restrictions in force after the first phase of measures designed to reopen the island in stages started at the weekend.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said that the first-phase regulations included a cur...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Two fire stations were closed this weekend after a firefighter tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, said yesterday the stations were shut for “deep cleaning” and the infected firefighter had been quara...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 hungry mouths, prepared by its top chefs.
The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday — t...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislators and the public service will be asked to “contribute” to help tackle the economic crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister of Finance warned.
Curtis Dickinson said the Government would hold talks with the Bermuda Industrial...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
People “stacked like sardines” just hours after shelter-in-place regulations were relaxed sparked a weekend warning from the national security minister.
Wayne Caines wrote on Twitter: “A party bus, beach parties, people stacked like sardines for Mr C...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
When the switch was thrown at 6am on August 2, 1962 to radio station ZFB-1, Egbert Montague Sheppard had endured two years of roadblocks to the creation of the island’s second station.
In 1960, after years abroad, Mr Sheppard, known widely as “Monty”...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Patrick Burgess
Strict measures are in place to protect health in Government buildings as offices begin to reopen today.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the Transport Control Department, the Office of the Tax Commissioner and cashiers at both the G...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda normally makes donations to several Bermuda charities during a presentation setting during the year as you are aware but on this occasion due to the present need in the Community because of the Covid19 we would like...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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Press Release