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Democracy has suffered because the Progressive Labour Party was uncontested in three constituencies, a former MP for Pembroke Central said last night.
Wayne Perinchief was speaking after his former turf for the PLP was retained by the party, along wi...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Politics
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The public were warned yesterday to prepare for the impact of what is expected to become Hurricane Paulette — and also take precautions to protect against Covid-19.
Renée Ming, the national security minister, said Paulette, still a tropical storm, wa...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has temporarily suspended its campaign efforts as Tropical Storm Paulette approaches.
A party spokeswoman said a virtual rally, scheduled to take place tonight, had been cancelled to allow the public to focus on preparing...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
No new cases of Covid-19 were recorded today out of almost 900 test results.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said that 893 test results came back and none were positive for the coronavirus.
The total number of cases remains at 177, but the n...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Paulette has been upgraded to a hurricane as it continues to approach Bermuda.
Bermuda Weather Service forecaster Troy Anderson said in an update at 8am today: “Paulette is expected to be a dangerous hurricane when it approaches Bermuda late tonight ...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Free Democratic Movement has urged the Government and Governor to consider postponing the upcoming General Election in the face of a hurricane.
Marc Bean, the FDM leader, said efforts must be made to mitigate any potential impact caused by Tropic...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police warned the public yesterday to be on the alert for spiked drinks.
A police spokesman said: “Summer may almost be over, but there are still lots of parties taking place, not to mention nightclubs being frequented with the easing of Covid-19 res...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Tropical Storm Paulette could pass Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane as early as Sunday night, according to forecasts.
The US-based National Hurricane Centre said this morning: “On the forecast track, the centre of Paulette should approach Bermuda Su...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance unveiled new and returning candidates for the upcoming General Election — but not enough to fight in all 36 seats.
The party put forward a slate of 31 candidates yesterday, including the surprise nomination of veteran MP Patr...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Jason Hayward reflected on a “bittersweet” victory after he reclaimed his House of Assembly seat unopposed yesterday.
Mr Hayward and Progressive Labour Party colleagues Michael Weeks and Neville Tyrrell were all declared winners after the One Bermuda...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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