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Throw political or economic ideology out of the door; whatever works is the new logic. The question of “who leads?”, whether it is the scientist, economist or the market ideologist, has been the subject of capitalism or socialism. Or the debates on...

When panic over the acceleration of Covid-19 contagions erupted in late February, the dilemma between saving lives or jobs was resolved in favour of lives without further hesitation. There was no way to preserve jobs, as long as the runaway pandemic ...

Government’s new economy stimulating measures received a lukewarm response from some small business owners. On Wednesday evening finance minister Curtis Dickinson announced an assistance programme that includes $12 million from the government to back...

Police warned the public yesterday to be wary of scammers who aimed to profit from the Covid-19 pandemic. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said opportunistic criminals had used the pandemic to target the vulnerable. Mr Pedro added: “They see a...

Rules for care and nursing homes were changed yesterday to help prevent the spread of diseases. The amendments came into force after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. A staff member at another home, which remain...

Public school pupils will restart remote learning on Monday, the Minister of Education said. Diallo Rabain explained that senior schools would continue to instruct pupils on “essential curriculum for each of the courses students are currently taking”...

A lack of cells has left the prison system at risk of a Covid-19 outbreak, the head of the Prison Officers Association warned yesterday. Timothy Seon said that an influx of curfew breakers to Westgate prison had filled up cells that would be used for...

What’s next? Where do we go from here? Two questions that are on the mind of just about every human being. If one looks at the thoughts of the leading financial minds, things are not looking too bright for the world economy. By extension, the economi...

A tented entrance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital set up as a precaution against Covid-19 has been taken down because of recent high winds. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokeswoman said the step was taken about a week ago. She said: “The tents ...

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Bermuda, the health minister revealed last night. Kim Wilson said that 35 test results had returned with 33 in the clear. The island’s total infections from the novel coronavirus now stands at 83. Ms W...

Remember when we just used to worry about the banana shortage? There’s nothing like a new virus going on an unauthorised rampage around the globe to shake things up a little. Whether you’re nervous about your own health, worried for relatives, feeli...