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The Bermuda International Film Festival is to screen an award-winning character drama featuring Trainspotting star Kelly MacDonald at its BIFFFlix monthly series.
Puzzle, which will be shown at the Speciality Cinema on Wednesday, tells the story of A...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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News Staff
The Information Commissioner’s Office moved to a new location on Friday so that its existing premises can be demolished.
The Valerie T. Scott Building and the old Hamilton Police Station will be knocked down to make way for the Ottiwell Simmons Arbit...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Politics
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Passport problems that have plagued some Bermudian travellers are being addressed, the Premier said.
David Burt told MPs in the House of Assembly that the issue was one the Government was “continuing to engage on”.
He said: “It is my hope that we wi...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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“Changes are coming”, potentially at the board level, for the island’s independent tourism overseer, Zane DeSilva warned the House of Assembly on Friday night.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority was blasted for its 2019 statistics showing record tourism n...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation covering Bermuda for Britain’s departure from the European Union was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.
David Burt, the Premier, said that the EU Withdrawal (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020 would “ensure continuity now that t...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Politics
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A move to rename the second day of Cup Match in honour of abolitionist Mary Prince has been approved by the House of Assembly.
The Public Holidays Amendment Act will change Somers Day to Mary Prince Day. Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Communi...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Jibri Thomas knows the value of a hard day’s work.
The 17-year-old has volunteered with the City of Hamilton for almost a year as an intern in the public works departments.
The CedarBridge Academy student said that he spent his holidays working with ...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Principals have been warned to be vigilant because of concerns over the Jump Tripping Challenge internet prank.
Kalmar Richards, the Commissioner of Education, said she was alarmed that the stunt appeared to be gaining popularity and that she did not...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Carlita O’Brien has been announced as the head of the Bermuda Government’s new Department of Employee and Organisational Development.
Ms O’Brien will formally take up the post of Chief Employee and Organisational Development Officer on March 9, accor...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Adults have been in contact with a vulnerable missing child, the Government said today.
The Ministry of Legal Affairs issued a statement warning the public that it is a crime to house or contribute to the delinquency of a child.
A spokeswoman said: “...
DATE: Feb 17, 2020
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Crime
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