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The Department of Immigration will resume some services tomorrow as Government offices begin to reopen.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, said the Department will begin to accept applications for emergency passports sought for medical ...
DATE: May 03, 2020
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The court system will reopen tomorrow but non-urgent business will continue to be adjourned.
Alexandra Wheatley, the Supreme Court Registrar, said the Magistrates’ Court cashier’s desk will reopen at 9.30am, but with shortened hours and safety precau...
DATE: May 03, 2020
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A delivery app has temporarily halted food service to make improvements.
Sargasso Sea announced in a notice to customers that it would stop restaurant deliveries from 6pm today until Tuesday
The notice said the change would allow for “merchant acclim...
DATE: May 03, 2020
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Bermuda is again being asked to “make some noise” at 5pm today in tribute to Bermuda’s essential workers.
The event is the second organised by the Fairmont Southampton, spread on social media.
A spokesman for the hotel said the initiative was intende...
DATE: May 01, 2020
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A Bermudian teacher in Vietnam said the country’s fast lockdown and success in the fight against Covid-19 gave him hope that Bermuda would stage a quick recovery from the crisis as well.
Aiyetoro Hinds admitted he was alarmed when strict social-dista...
DATE: Apr 30, 2020
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Women in need will this year benefit from a strengthened partnership between a charity and the developer behind the new airport project.
The Women’s Resource Centre and Aecon announced today that they will work together to offer clients training and ...
DATE: Apr 30, 2020
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A cruise ship that diverted to the island on Monday has resumed its journey with its injured crew member on board.
The Bermudian-registered cruise ship Regal Princess was on its way from the Bahamas to Southampton, England, when it diverted towards B...
DATE: Apr 29, 2020
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Supermarkets have risen to the challenge of a yeast shortage caused by people stuck at home baking their own bread.
Vernon Hassell, vice president of purchasing and procurement for MarketPlace stores, said their wholesaler had promised more Fleischma...
DATE: Apr 29, 2020
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Job losses in the construction sector are certain unless a steady flow of contracts is maintained after the Covid-19 crisis ends, the industry body warned yesterday.
Simon Tully and Will Irvine, of the Construction Association of Bermuda, said there ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2020
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An international insurance underwriter and its staff have donated more than $100,000 to Covid-19 relief in Bermuda.
Argo Group International announced today that its Argo Foundation had agreed to donate $25,000 to the Covid-19 Emergency Fund.
The don...
DATE: Apr 28, 2020
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