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Bermuda has suffered its first two deaths from Covid-19, it was revealed last night.
David Burt, the Premier, said he was “extremely sad” to break the news to the country.
He added: “All the days have been tough. The day I had today was not as tough...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian-registered cruise ship is under police investigation in Australia after passengers — many later found to have been infected with Covid-19 — were allowed to disembark without being questioned about their health.
The Ruby Princess, owned b...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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A cruise ship with more than 20 Bermudians has docked in South Florida — but many passengers remain on board.
Hundreds of passengers were allowed to leave the Coral Princess after it docked on Saturday, but those with symptoms of Covid-19 or recoveri...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A top marathon runner and husband of former Senate president Carol Ann Bassett has died.
Roderick Bassett was 68.
He was an athlete for more than 20 years until an injury sidelined his athletic career in 2008.
Ms Bassett said her husband “loved being...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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A church feeding programme will offer meal collection twice a week as the island grapples with the coronavirus crisis.
The Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church said that it had “a responsibility to be a continued light on a hill for those who are se...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Health
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News Staff
Childcare services for essential workers are to be expanded.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, said the service, launched last Wednesday, was expected to grow to meet demand.
Mr Rabain added: “There is only one site operational at this point ...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public was warned today not to spread false information in the wake of rumours about inbound flights.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism and Transport said the Government was aware of a voice note on social media that claimed six flights wit...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday holiday (Friday, April 10), garbage and recyclables normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
As a reminder, Friday garbage collection areas incl...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Press Release
The Government was asked today to make personal protective equipment available to all healthcare and other at-risk workers as the Bermuda Public Services Union marked World Health Day.
Linda Bogle Mienzer, the BPSU second vice-president, said that th...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Debt collectors should show compassion as the public struggled to cope with financial problems caused by the coronavirus crisis, the Government has said.
The sector was asked to think about responsible ways to work deal with people in difficulties.
A...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter