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The Bermuda Government will give an update on Covid-19 at a press conference today.It will take place at the Government’s AB Place media room at 5.45pm.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.
Be kind for mental health week | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The public was today asked to “be kind” to friends, colleagues and even themselves as part of a campaign designed to boost mental health.The Bermuda Hospitals Board, through the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, will mark Mental Health Awareness Week from Sunday.Kindness will be the theme of the campaign and MWI will highlight its connection to good mental health.A BHB spokeswoman said: “While we all know that when someone is kind to us it makes us feel good, research now shows that i
Weather Forecast For Wednesday September 30
Wednesday, September 30 is expected to see long sunny periods, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at […]
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“Be Kind” For Mental Health Awareness Week
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], is inviting the public to “be kind” for its 2020 mental health awareness campaign. A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute invites the public to be kind in its mental health awareness campaign for 2020. Kindness is the theme […]
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Police, Government reach agreement | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Police officers have reached an “amicable agreement” with the Government after months of negotiations. The deal between the Bermuda Police Association and the Government negotiating team over pay and other cuts forced by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has still to be ratified.But Emmerson Carrington, the chairman of the BPA, said: “The BPA is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement in principle with the Bermuda Government.”This agreement sees the BPA accepting
BA London service to switch to Heathrow | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
British Airways will switch its Bermuda service from London Gatwick airport to London Heathrow from the end of March.The airline will fly Boeing 777s on the route, and the travel time from Heathrow to Bermuda is expected to be seven hours and 20 minutes.The first regular daily flight from Heathrow will be on March 28, and is scheduled to depart from Terminal 5.The BA service to Bermuda has already undergone a change this year. The service stopped on March 20 when regular scheduled co
Live Video: FDM Election Candidates Interview
Some of the FDM candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the second in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The first was held […]
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FDM To Host Pot Luck Dinner On Wednesday
The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food […]
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TNN LIVE ELECTION 2020 INTERVIEW, WITH DAVID BURT LEADER OF THE PROGRESSIVE LABOR PARTY, PLP
TNN LIVE ELECTION 2020 INTERVIEW, WITH DAVID BURT LEADER OF THE PROGRESSIVE LABOR PARTY, PLP
Walkers Welcome Ashley Fubler, Izabella Arnold
Walkers Bermuda has welcomed Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to welcome Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme, where both young women will undertake training in the firm’s Corporate, Finance, Funds & Insurance practice group for six months and a further six […]
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Athene Donate 200 Laptops To School System
Athene Holding Ltd. and Athene Life Re Ltd are donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe], announced it is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. […]
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BA London Flight To Switch To Heathrow
Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. A Government spokesperson said, For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport. [Seated from left to right] – Minister of […]
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Local film highlights black media | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting Black, a locally produced film which explores the often overlooked contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycotts. Broadcasting Black was the brainchild and creation of Dr. Dana Selassie and it will be screened at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) at 6.00 p.m. today. It will also be shown on the Department of
Athene donates 200 laptops to public schools | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Life reinsurer Athene Holding Ltd is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda public school system for the 2020-2021 school year. The donation aligns with Athene’s commitment to education-based initiatives in its communities as part of its broader corporate responsibility strategy. It also supports the Ministry of Education’s strategic plan to modernise the public-school learning environment to ensure Bermuda’s youth have cutting-edge technological tools they need to participate in the global economy.
Bermudians join Walkers pupillage programme | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Bermudians Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold have joined the pupillage programme of Walkers Bermuda.The law firm announced that both young women will undertake training in the firm’s Corporate, Finance, Funds and Insurance practice group for six months and a further six months with the Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team. Ashley Fubler began her legal studies in 2014 at the University of Hull where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws with Upper Second Class Honours. She then went on to stu
Live Video: OBA Election Candidates Interview
Some of the OBA candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the first in what will be a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The […]
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Susie Tindall Accepted As ACGP Fellow
Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited [Carey Olsen Services] chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance […]
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Premiere Screening Of Broadcasting Black
The premiere screening of Broadcasting Black — a locally produced film about the contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott – will take place later today. A government spokesperson said, “Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting […]
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Live: PLP press conference at 2pm | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The Progressive Labour Party will hold a General Election press conference today.It will take place at the party’s Alaska Hall headquarters at 2pm.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.
Bermuda to face Barbados in Gold Cup Prelims | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Bermuda have been drawn against Barbados in the first of their possible two-round Concacaf Gold Cup Preliminary Round matches.At the first ever Gold Cup draw conducted last night in Miami, United States, the preliminary round draws which included the 12 Concacaf Member Associations competing for the final three spots in the 16-team Group Stage were made. For the two-round Prelims, the participating national teams have been divided into six matches.The draw pitted Bermuda against Barbados in
Election 2020: PLP hits back over Blakey | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The Progressive Labour Party branded attacks over a loan to a United States music promoter a “desperate” election attack.A party spokeswoman said Anthony Blakey, who disappeared after taking a $800,000 loan to start a music studio, had previously been involved with entertainment at the America’s Cup.The spokeswoman said: “If this company was so disreputable, with no connection to Bermuda and no experience in the country, as the OBA wants Bermudians to believe, then why did their America’s C
TNN LIVE POLICE PRESS CONFERENCE
TNN LIVE POLICE PRESS CONFERENCE
Soul Sessions To Present Rhythm & Dine
Soul Sessions will be presenting Rhythm & Dine – a live island-themed musical extravaganza featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet – on October 10 and October 11 at Coco Reef. A spokesperson said, “On October 10th and 11th, Soul Sessions present Rhythm & Dine. A live island themed musical extravaganza paired with a 3 course meal […]
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Skyport Release Flight Schedule For October
Skyport released the flight schedule for October, saying that the “biggest change is American Airline resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting on October 8.” In an online post, Skyport said, “Here is the flight schedule for October. The biggest change is @americanair resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting on […]
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June Marks Second Period Of No Inflation
“June 2020 marks the second year-over-year period of no inflation for 2020,” according to the recently released Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “In June 2020 consumers paid the same as they did for the CPI basket of goods and services in June 2019. Between May 2020 and June […]
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Ministry Scholarship And Award Recipients
The Ministry of Education announced the recipients of 2020 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. A Government spokesperson said, “Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher education. Last year, the Government announced a new award, the Bermuda College Promise Programme for students graduating from public schools. […]
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Video: Police Press Conference On Murder
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 29] to provide an update regarding the murder, with the police previously confirming that a woman was fatally shot on Sunset Pass in Pembroke just after midnight. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is […]
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Concacaf: Matchups & Groups For Gold Cup
Concacaf conducted the official draw for the 2021 Gold Cup, with Bermuda set to play against Barbados on the preliminary round in July 2021. The organisation said, “Concacaf today conducted the first ever Gold Cup draw to set the scene for the 2021 edition of the region’s flagship men’s international competition. The event was hosted […]
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Dr. Reg Grundy Youth Photography Competition
The annual Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition is getting set to be held by the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and Joy Grundy, with prizes including multiple Iron Kids accounts at Clarien Bank and a Nikon DSLR camera for Best in Show. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda and Mrs. Joy […]
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Route 3 Bus Detours In Effect Due To Roadwork
The Department of Public Transportation advised that there are currently detours in effect on Harrington Sound Road, between Devil’s Hole Hill [Smith’s parish] and Paynter’s Road [Hamilton parish], for route 3 buses. A Government spokesperson said, “This is as a safety precaution, due to the road width being narrowed by roadwork along a section of […]
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Butterfield Reflects on Ironman 70.3 Cozumel
Tyler Butterfield reflected on his performance during the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel race. Butterfield posted on social media, “Cozumel you never disappoint! Super happy to get a racing in for 2020 and manage to get on the podium. “Huge shout out to Ironman Mexico & the Island of Cozumel for pulling off another great race and […]
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Masters Scores In IMG Under 19 Girls Draw
Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates ended level with Tophat 2 – 2. The IMG Under 19 Girls Premier got goals from JJ Ndaw and Masters, with Maria Vallejos recording an assist. Related Stories BFA To Hold Women’s Football Symposium Concacaf Women’s U20 Provisional Rosters Concacaf Announce Changes To Women’s U20 […]
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Equestrian: Rego Begins Competing In Ohio
Cody Rego began competing in the Capital Challenge Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington Ohio. Rego — riding Churro — finished 13th competing in the 13/14 Year Old Equitation First Round, and the pair also finished 8th in the second round. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue […]
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Plans for healthcare pushed to voters | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A new Progressive Labour Party administration would introduce an amended health plan after the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the island’s finances, the Government said.The PLP announced in its platform last week that the programme would be launched in collaboration with the BermudaFirst advisory group and deliver access to “affordable universal healthcare for all”.A government spokeswoman said later: “The revised Bermuda Health Plan mentioned in the governing party’s platform will be different
New Bermudian annuities reinsurer to form | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
A new Bermudian company is planned to reinsure $5 billion of annuities issued by American Equity Investment Life Holding Company.Värde Partners, a hedge fund, will establish the new reinsurer.The plan is the product of a strategic partnership between American Equity, Värde and Agam Capital Management, LLC, an insurance solutions provider. American Equity, a New York Stock Exchange-listed company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Värde will jointly set up a company to manage the ass
Leaders’ forum: Burt targets full recovery by 2023 | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Private investment will drive many of the projects promised in the Progressive Labour Party’s platform for the October 1 General Election, the Premier said last night.David Burt explained that the PLP had put together a collaborative document with input from union partners and other groups and that the island faced “a unique opportunity” amid the coronavirus pandemic.He said: “We do not have a large amount of grandiose promises inside of this platform that are going to cost public money bec
Promises, promises … | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion
Party platforms are essential documents when voters are deciding who they are going to elect in a General Election. Of course, they are not the only factor in the decision. A party’s previous record and the calibre of candidates are also crucial. And, of course, platforms are also only a guide to a party’s decisions, if elected, during their term of government. Events interfere almost from Day 1 to prevent or change every promise. Indeed, no one could have predicted that the world would be hit by
A fighter and survivor | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle
All Yasmin Cann really remembers is the excruciating pain.If pressed, she can tell how doctors at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital put her in the ICU and plugged her into tubes; how she was then operated on by specialist surgeons at Lahey Hospital & Medical Centre – but that is only because she has heard her mother, Beverley Cann, tell the story repeatedly.The one-two punch of a massive aneurysm rupture and a stroke at age 34 left Yasmin unable to walk, read or do even the most basic o
Powell: The Spot needs youthful energy | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
The Spot restaurant can continue its role as a Hamilton institution, but it needs youthful energy and ideas to carry it forward.Owner Thomas “Ted” Powell has put the Burnaby Street business up for sale. It has been closed since mid-March due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.The popular eatery was established in 1945 by Arthur Foote, and has been run by Mr Powell since 1971.”There are not many individuals who have been in the trade for so long,” Mr Powell said.”
Dickinson and Raynor cruise to glory | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Stevie Dickinson and crew Micah Raynor won the Kacy Simons Memorial Regatta with a race to spare on Sunday.The Comet sailors posted three straight victories competing on the windward/leeward racecourse offshore of Mid Atlantic Boat and Sports Club, the regatta hosts, to clinch the four-race series comfortably.Maxwell Curtis Jr and crew Stefan Furbert finished second with Gladwin Lambert and crew Stefan Maybury rounding off the podium in third.Dickinson passed leader Curtis on the fir
Nine in ten happy with handling of pandemic | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
More than 90 per cent of people in a poll this year said that the Government had handled the Covid-19 crisis well.A survey by Total Research Associates and Narrative Research found that 92 per cent of the 400 people they talked to between April 22 and 29 were satisfied with the overall response to the pandemic.One third said they were completely satisfied with the response and 60 per cent reported they were “mostly satisfied”.The main reasons were said to be the Government’s strong c
Party leaders in the hot seat | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Leaders of the island’s political parties pushed messages of unity and building a better future in a pre-election forum last night.Topics covered included education, the economy, healthcare reform and the environment in panel interviews set up by Community Voices for Democracy with help from Bermuda Youth Connect.The leaders of the Progressive Labour Party, the One Bermuda Alliance and the Free Democratic Movement each had more than 30 minutes to answer questions and talk about their ideas
Health comes first for Brown | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Dennis Brown has broken his silence over his reasons for taking a “back seat” from coaching duties at Somerset Trojans.The former Somerset and Bermuda captain has revealed he was forced to hand over the reigns of the Premier Division side to his nephew, Danvers Seymour Jr, after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and other ailments last summer.”In July I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure so immediately I took a back seat in order to stabilise my personal health,”
One Communications Share Repurchases
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 25 September 2020, 354,000 shares were repurchased at an average price of $3.90 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Adjourns […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 28 2020
September 28 saw 200 hares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,800.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 7.7% at $14.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,738.55, up 0.38% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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POLICE CONFIRM WOMAN SHOT DEAD MURDER INVESTIGATION COMMENCE. This Just In At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29…
POLICE CONFIRM WOMAN SHOT DEAD MURDER INVESTIGATION COMMENCE. This Just In At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200929074108
Police Confirm: Woman Dies After Shooting
The police have confirmed that a woman has died following a shooting on Sunset Pass in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke. “Officers attended the scene and found that a […]
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WOMAN SHOT AND KILLED This Just In At around 12:20am this morning police received information suggesting shots fired a…
WOMAN SHOT AND KILLED This Just In At around 12:20am this morning police received information suggesting shots fired at a Sunset Pass resident in Pembroke Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200929060641
Woman shot dead in Sunset Pass | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was shot and killed this morning.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said that the 31-year-old victim died after she was shot “multiple times”.The incident happened in the Sunset Pass area of Pembroke at about 12.20am.Mr Pedro said that officers responded to reports of gunshots in the neighbourhood.He added: “Following an incident at a residence here, it was determined that a 31-year-old female had been shot multiple t
TNN LIVE SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF SUNSET PASS
TNN LIVE SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF SUNSET PASS