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The Leader of the Opposition today backed a call for people to support the island’s economy through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Craig Cannonier said this morning that, in addition to the health threat posed by the coronavirus, Bermuda faced an economic cr...
DATE: May 06, 2020
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The Premier said last night “nothing was off the table” as the Government looked for ways to share the sacrifice after a meeting with trades union leaders.
David Burt did not give details of the summit with union officials, but said the economic burd...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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An area of the airport used to park jets is to be converted to a car park if a planning application by Skyport is approved.
The airport operator has applied to create the car park for the new airport terminal on part of what is now Apron 1 of the exi...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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A hotel has offered 200 essential personnel a special meal to thank them for their hard work.
Rosewood Bermuda teamed up with the MEF restaurant group, and wholesalers Dunkley’s Dairy, Viking Food, Butterfield & Vallis and Europa Imports to give embo...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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Off-duty firefighters came to the rescue of a man this afternoon after the truck he was servicing fell on him.
The 63-year-old was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A spokesman said the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received...
DATE: May 05, 2020
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A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 hungry mouths, prepared by its top chefs.
The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday — t...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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People “stacked like sardines” just hours after shelter-in-place regulations were relaxed sparked a weekend warning from the national security minister.
Wayne Caines wrote on Twitter: “A party bus, beach parties, people stacked like sardines for Mr C...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Strict measures are in place to protect health in Government buildings as offices begin to reopen today.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the Transport Control Department, the Office of the Tax Commissioner and cashiers at both the G...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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Pembroke residents who have hit hard times because of the Covid-19 pandemic have been offered some relief by the area’s parish council.
A spokeswoman for Pembroke Parish Council said the body had set up a $6,000 pandemic relief fund to help seniors a...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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The National Sports Centre will remain shut until the third phase of Government’s reopening plan, management said today.
Craig Tyrrell, NSC operations manager, said the Pembroke facility was aligned with schools and Government offices in the plan unv...
DATE: May 04, 2020
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