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A statue in an English home town of the man who claimed Bermuda for Britain was targeted as antiracism protests were held across the UK over the weekend.
An information plaque next to the likeness of Admiral Sir George Somers in Lyme Regis, Dorset, h...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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Jonathan Bell
A lawyer called proposals to reform cannabis legislation “a dog’s breakfast” that required a significant rewrite.
Peter Sanderson, a human rights lawyer, said yesterday that a move away from criminalisation was needed, but that the draft legislation ...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Attorney-General said tonight she was “encouraged” by the response to a request for public views on changes to the laws on cannabis.
Kathy Lynn Simmons added responses, which can be made online until July 3, would help create a cannabis regime ta...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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Jonathan Bell
Starting Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the National Museum of Bermuda (NMB) will be giving community members, supporters and friends a unique opportunity to name one of the Museum’s resident sheep by making a donation.
When the Museum temporarily closed i...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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A charity which usually gives clients a chance to interact with animals has come up with a novel way to provide its services during the Covid-19 crisis.
WindReach, in Warwick, has made 150 unique hobby horses for students who normally take part in it...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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Members of a rugby club scrummed down to raise more than $4,000 to help staff laid off from a bar and restaurant over the coronavirus crisis.
Desmond Nash, the president of Renegades RFC, said: “As a result of the business lockdown in Bermuda during ...
DATE: Jun 10, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A grassroots racial justice movement has dropped a planned boycott of supermarkets in favour of an alternative proposal to boost black-owned businesses.
Black Lives Bermuda admitted they got a “mixed” reception after they called on supporters to avoi...
DATE: Jun 09, 2020
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Jonathan Bell
The thousands of protesters who took to the streets in support of the Black Lives Matter movement was “a powerful moment”, the Premier said last night.
David Burt promised legislation to tackle racial inequalities in employment and the island’s crimi...
DATE: Jun 09, 2020
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Jonathan Bell
Fresh life will be breathed into a Front Street fixture when a home furnishings and art shop opens its doors this week.
The former Bluck’s of Bermuda has become a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which will sell new or slightly used items to help suppor...
DATE: Jun 09, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
A vacation rentals manager is urging people to consider staycations this year to assist the Island’s tourism industry.
Bermudian, Sarah Van de Weg has reduced the rents for the 10 three-bedroom apartments at Prince Alfred Terrace, in the Royal Naval ...
DATE: Jun 09, 2020
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