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Pupils and staff at an East End middle school have been told to quarantine for two weeks in the wake of potential Covid-19 exposure, it was revealed last night.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, said that, based on advice from the Chief Medic...
DATE: Dec 05, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Pupils from the Bermuda School of Music brought some Christmas cheer to Hamilton yesterday with a performance outside City Hall.
A spokeswoman for the school said the pupils usually performed at the cancelled Bermuda National Trust Walkabout and want...
DATE: Dec 05, 2020
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News
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda National Trust will host a Christmas event this weekend aimed at holiday shoppers.
The Pop-up Shop & Festival at the BNT’s Waterville, Paget headquarters will feature 30 vendors, carol singers and children’s crafts.
The event is scheduled...
DATE: Dec 05, 2020
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News
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amber Farrington became the latest member of the Bermuda Bar last week at a hearing in Supreme Court.
Ms Farrington, a Bermuda High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts at McGill University before turning to the University of Bristol and the Un...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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News
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A group of local charity workers are set to bring new skills to the non-profit sector after they graduated from the Non-profit Leadership Development Programme.
A total of 11 people from Bermuda non-profit received their graduation certificates this ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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News
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The owners of the Fairmont Southampton last night pledged to repay the Government for redundancy cash handed over to former staff at the hotel.
A spokeswoman for Westend Properties, a subsidiary of US-based Gencom, said the company would also press ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2020
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News
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Christmas trees could be back on sale at a supermarket chain tomorrow afternoon after they arrived in Bermuda today.
Vernon Hassell, the vice president of purchasing and procurement at MarketPlace, said: “Our latest shipment of Christmas trees have a...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Pupils enrolled in a competitive volunteer programme through the Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a second chance to complete it in the wake of Covid-19.
The Junior Volunteer programme requires a year-long commitment to support the Bermuda ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police this afternoon warned the public to be vigilant after a series of vehicle thefts and reports of items stolen from vehicles.
A police spokesman said motorists should always lock their vehicles if they leave them unattended, even for a short per...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
People with disabilities were in the spotlight today with a special motorcade to mark an international celebration.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said: “As a healthcare professional working with some the most vulnerab...
DATE: Dec 03, 2020
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News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes