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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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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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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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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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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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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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Parents and guardians were asked to keep talking to children to limit the risk of child sex abuse over the shelter-in-place lockdown.
Saving Children and Revealing Secrets warned it feared that isolation procedures created an environment where attack...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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A Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel equipped as a hospital ship set sail from Britain yesterday en route to the North Atlantic and Caribbean region to support the fight against Covid-19.
RFA Argus, a Primary Casualty Receiving Ship, which has two wards an...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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Bermuda’s traditional Easter celebrations will be quiet this year as annual events and public gatherings are cancelled amid Covid-19 protection measures.
Dale Butler, a former Progressive Labour Party minister, said he had cancelled his fishcake com...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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