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The government emergency unemployment benefits scheme set up over the Covid-19 crisis could be extended, The finance minister signalled yesterday. Curtis Dickinson said the programme, at first scheduled to run for 12 weeks, is being “assessed”. Mr Di...

Charities mobilised as the coronavirus crisis developed and the British Government pitched in to provide medical supplies, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. David Burt, the Premier, said Britain had sent 15,000 PCR tests for the virus, 26,000 N9...

A thrift store is to sell clothes at bargain basement prices to help families that have struggled because of the Covid-19 crisis. ReStore Thrift Shop will sell most of its stock for between $1 and $2 to help clear its inventory and help people in the...

A former cafe manager and first-time businesswoman has launched a brand management business — despite the Covid-19 crisis and its economic disruption. Kori Hypolite’s Equilateral Studio is focused on the health and wellness sector and was designed to...

The Covid-19 pandemic has made island residents more focused on Bermuda’s environment, the Deputy Premier said yesterday. Walter Roban said: “Over the last three months, and the experience that we all have shared together, I think we are a little bit...

A tree planting ceremony will be held at the house of the Governor tomorrow to recognise national and religious celebrations. The X-Roads of the City Peace Initiative, an interfaith co-operation group, will celebrate Victory Day in honour of its miss...

Details on the tendering of two demolitions in Hamilton were revealed yesterday in the House of Assembly by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works. Colonel Burch updated MPs on the work on the Allenhurst building, the rundown fo...

Moves to allow a pension contribution holiday for the next year are necessary for many, fund managers say, but they urged workers to keep paying in if they can afford to. Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister, said on Wednesday that the planned mand...

A resolution to cut salaries for MPs and senators will be tabled in the House of Assembly’s virtual sitting today. David Burt, the Premier, said on Wednesday that ministers had agreed to take a one-year 15 per cent cut. A one-year 12.5 per cent pay c...

A US agency warned yesterday that up to 19 named storms could be recorded this hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there was a 60 per cent chance of an above average hurricane season. The agency estimated the li...