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Gutierrez to celebrate public right to know with declaration at City Hall | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

An international day designed to highlight the public’s right to access government information is to be marked today.Gitanjali Gutierrez, the Information Commissioner, will deliver an International Right to Know Day declaration as part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration.A spokeswoman for the ICO said: “This year, the Information Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Right to Know Day as Bermuda is emerging from a pandemic, facing unprecedented challenges and on
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OBA calls for answers on ‘dodgy-looking’ loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A One Bermuda Alliance politician asked yesterday what security was put up by an American music promoter who received an $800,000 government loan to set up a recording studio in Dockyard.Patricia Gordon-Pamplin claimed the deal, agreed in April 2018, was “dodgy-looking” and raised more questions than answers.The OBA’s finance spokeswoman said: “The $800,000 loan was repayable over three years, which is around $22,000 a month, plus interest, from a so-called entertainment business that does
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Election 2020: OBA platform a ‘social contract’ with Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The One Bermuda Alliance has revealed its “social contract” with the island – and said it was something “all Bermudians can believe in”.A message from Craig Cannonier, the party’s leader, told the public the election platform was “a reflection of your concerns and needs and what is best for Bermuda”.He added: “It represents our solemn promise to you to be better for Bermuda.”Our social contract takes into account our economic realities and social challenges. “It contains polic
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Reinsurers’ uncertainty on Covid-19 losses | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Reinsurance companies were hit financially on both sides of their balance sheets because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.And there continues to be “significant uncertainty around the ultimate extent and distribution of Covid-19-related losses across the industry”, according to global professional services firm Aon.Reinsurers faced “extreme market volatility” in the middle of the first half of the year, and collectively also incurred billions of dollars of losses relating to the pande
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The Spot restaurant for sale | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

A restaurant that has been a popular venue in the centre of Hamilton for 50 years has been put on sale.The Spot, on Burnaby Street, was established in 1945 and has been owned by Thomas “Ted” Powell since 1971.The eatery closed in mid-March because of restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, however in July, Mr Powell said he intended to reopen the restaurant. At the time he could not give a target date for the reopening and said there were several issues to deal with because of the sm
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Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw a man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault, the OBA release their election platform, the PLP hold a pre election rally, the new tugboats arrive, demolition work on East Broadway and various sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Covid-19: 560 Test […]

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OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, ment…

OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, mentioned “David Burt” or the “PLP” 22 times in just 20 pages. That’s more than one mention per page. In contrast, the PLP’s 40-page manifesto mentioned the “OBA” just two times. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928013742
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Firefighters tackle brush fire | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Fire crews put out a small brush fire this afternoon.A fire service spokesman said: “The fire service responded with appliances from the Hamilton Station, the Port Royal Station and a total of nine firefighters.”The incident happened in the Hillview area of Warwick at 2.55pm.The spokesman said: “Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire.”The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
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Police drugs investigation | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police have launched an investigation after a substance believed to be drugs was found at a venue in Hamilton over the weekend, it was revealed tonight.A police spokesman said that officers went to an establishment on Front Street to carry out a liquor licence check. He added: “While there, the officers acted on information that illegal drugs were being used on the premises. “Officers subsequently found individuals in possession of a white powdery substance believed to be a controlle
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Retail Sales Decreased 15% In May 2020

The May 2020 Retail Sales Index has been released, with the report stating that retail sales overall decreased 15%, while liquor stores recorded the largest volume increase of 19.6%. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3% in May, the overall volume of local […]

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Retail sales fall 15% in May | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Retail sales volume in May was down 15 per cent year-on-year. The drop largely reflected the impact of Covid-19 safety restrictions that month, which included curfew hours and kerbside pick up sales for some businesses.In value terms, retail sales fell 13.9 per cent to an estimated $86.4 millionWayne Furbert, Minister for the Cabinet Office, said: “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3 per cent in May, the overall volume of local retail sales decreased 15 p
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Dudley Eve Rescheduled For Wednesday

The postponed Dudley Eve games have been rescheduled for Wednesday [Sept 30] at the National Sports Centre. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the postponed Dudley Eve Match Day 2 fixtures, scheduled on Wednesday, September 13th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 30th at the National Sports Centre. […]

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Mirrors Art & Digital Competition Prize-Giving

The Mirrors Programme recently hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the annual Art and Digital Competition. A spokesperson said, “Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. “The theme […]

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OBA: ‘The Loan Agreement Was Not So Savvy’

“How can the Premier have been so gullible to have approved this dodgy-looking deal,” OBA candidate Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has asked. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “The $800,000 loan was repayable over three years, which is around $22,000 a month, plus interest, from a so-called entertainment business that does not appear to have had any trading activity. “How can […]

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4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident…

4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident on Front Street last night, as it is believed 4 women were arrested for being in possession of illegal drugs, namely cocaine, inside of the Docksides’s Pub and Restaurant last night. It is understood that all of these women are guest workers. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927201047
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MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING

Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. 

The theme of the competition was “ Home – Exploring different notions of what constitutes a feeling of belonging”. Students from Bermuda’s public and private schools entered 71 pieces of artwork, including nine digital art submissions were displayed at the Masterworks Museum from July 3 through August 8, 2020. 

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2021 NatWest Island Games Postponed

The 2021 NatWest International Island Games — scheduled to be held in July 2021 — in Guernsey have been postponed due to the impact of the pandemic, the organisers announced today. A spokesperson said, “The International Island Games Association held their virtual AGM on Saturday 26 September when Jorgen Pettersson, chair of the IIGA, sadly […]

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Pupils win prizes for artwork | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. The theme of the competition was “Home – Exploring different notions of what constitutes a feeling of belonging”. Students from Bermuda’s public and private schools entered 71 pieces of artwork, including nine digital art submissions were displayed at the Ma
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Town get off to flying start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Dandy Town 2 Devonshire Cougars 0Dandy Town beat Devonshire Cougars to seal the first three points in the season-opener at Goose Gosling Field last night courtesy of second-half goals by Azendae Furbert and David Blankendal.”It was a good game,” said Kwame Steede, the Town coach and former Cougars player. “It was a time of moments. They had theirs but didn’t capitalise and hen we had ours, we done things with it.”Also, our goalkeeper played well and pulled o
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Butterfield storms to second | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Tyler Butterfield produced a storming run to clinch a place on the podium, finishing second at the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel in Mexico today.Butterfield was highlighted as one of the pre-race favourites along with Matt Hanson and Sam Long but all found themselves well behind Mexican pair Irving Perez Pineda and Joaquin Pereda exiting out of the water.By the 55-kilometre point of the bike ride Long had seized control, with Jackson Laundry and Hanson about two-minutes down. At the end of th
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LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf…

LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf of Leah Scott, the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the upcoming General Election being held on 1 October 2020. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927161534
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Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive

Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]

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Football: Dandy Town Hornets Defeat Cougars

The Dandy Town Hornets recently defeated the Devonshire Cougars at BAA Field in the Bermuda Football Association’s Premier Division opener. Following a scoreless first half, the Dandy Town Hornets took the lead early in the second half when Azendae Furbert scored. The Dandy Town Hornets then doubled their lead when 16-year-old David Blankendal – making […]

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Terceira Begins Competing In Bonheiden

Jillian Terceira is competing in the Bonheiden – CSI2* CSI1* CSIYH* International Show Jumping Event in Belgium. Competing in the 1.30m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero finished 3rd clocking a Clear Round time of 52.80. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In […]

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Public right to know to be celebrated | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

An international day designed to highlight the public’s right to access government information is to be marked tomorrow.Gitanjali Gutierrez, the Information Commissioner, will deliver and International Right to Know Day declaration as part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration.A spokeswoman for the ICO said: “This year, the Information Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Right to Know Day as Bermuda is emerging from a pandemic, facing unprecedented challenges and
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Video: Sunday Sept 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that MoonGate hosted the MASA Art Competition, Argus Group is celebrating 70 years of service by donating over $70,000 to youth programmes, Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 toward supporting the education of three young club members, and Natasha Trott and Leanda Blackman made football history were all some of […]

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Reminder: Public School Closed On Election Day

The Commissioner of Education is reminding everyone that all public schools will be closed on Thursday [Oct 1] due to the General Election. The poster says, “Public Advisory from the Commissioner of Education. Please be advised that, due to the General Election on October 1st, all public schools will be closed on that day. Schools will reopen […]

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2AM LIQUOR LICENSE ESTABLISHMENT EXTENSION BEGINS SUNDAY NIGHT This Just In At Tuesday’s Covid press conference, and i…

2AM LIQUOR LICENSE ESTABLISHMENT EXTENSION BEGINS SUNDAY NIGHT This Just In At Tuesday’s Covid press conference, and in light of the current regulations expiring this weekend, changes to the public health regulations were announced. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927070107
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POLICE MAN ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE This Just In A 37-year-old Pembroke man has been arrested in connection wit…

POLICE MAN ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE This Just In A 37-year-old Pembroke man has been arrested in connection with the reported sexual assault which took place on Sunday September 20th, 2020. At around 6:30am a 31 year old female was reported to have been sexually assaulted at knife point in the area of the Fairlands and Pitts Bay Road junction. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927063828
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Changes to Public Health Regulations

At Tuesday’s Covid press conference, and in light of the current regulations expiring this weekend, changes to the public health regulations were announced. It is correct that the hours for liquor licensed establishments will be extended from 12 midnight to 2 am by the new regulations which were made yesterday and subsequently gazetted. For clarity, these changes come into force on Sunday morning at 6:01 am, and as such liquor licensed establishments can stay open until 2:00am from Sunday night, 27 September 2020.

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PLP supporters warned to use their votes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A General Election motorcade and drive-in General Election rally was held by the PLP tonight.Hundreds turned out to the field at the old TN Tatem Middle School in Warwick flying PLP flags, beeping their horns and cheering in support of the party.Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier and the party’s candidate in Pembroke East, told the audience: “The people will decide which party and which leaders we want to see through the economic recovery.”I am immensely proud to be a member of the PLP
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Photos: PLP Grand Motorcade & Drive-In Rally

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their ‘Grand Motorcade & Drive-In Rally’ this evening [Sept 26], with the motorcade leaving Alaska Hall and heading to TN Tatem for a socially distanced drive in rally. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election and past elections, you can find more information and statistics on the […]

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Live Video: OBA Release Election Platform

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is holding an “OBA Platform Release” this evening [Sept 26] and streaming online and you can watch it live below, as well as read their full election platform, which the party released this evening. Live video below: The full OBA platform follows below [PDF here]: For comprehensive coverage of the […]

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Covid-19: 560 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 560 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 560 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]

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BPS Confirm Suspect Arrested After Sex Assault

Police Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge of the Crime Division, today [Sept 26] announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent sexual assault, with a 37-year-old male taken into custody. Image of the suspect provided by the police: Detective Superintendent Pedro said, “What we have learned so far however, […]

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Football: Hastings United Signs Knory Scott

Bermuda’s Knory Scott has signed with Hastings United Football Club in the UK. In an online post, Hastings United said, “Bermudian international winger Knory Scott joins The ‘U’s from Kidderminster Harriers. “All at the club welcome Knory to Hastings and listen to what he has to say about the manager, the club, what to expect […]

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Liquor Establishment Hours Extended To 2am

Hours for liquor licensed establishments will be extended from 12 midnight to 2am, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “At Tuesday’s Covid press conference, and in light of the current regulations expiring this weekend, changes to the public health regulations were announced. “It is correct that the hours for liquor licensed establishments will […]

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Man arrested in sex assault case | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sex assault at knifepoint, police said today.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro added that police had not ruled out more victims.The attack on a 31-year-old woman as she walked to work at about 6.30am last Sunday happened at the junction of Fairylands Road and Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke.The arrested man is from the Pembroke area.Mr Pedro said: “What we have learnt is that the suspect appears to have been loo
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OBA & PLP On Independence Talk Claims

The OBA Leader has alleged that the Premier asked him for the “Opposition’s support in bringing Bermuda to Independence,” while the PLP has alleged that Mr Cannonier is “lying,” and pointed out that “Bermuda cannot go to independence without Bermudians voting in favour in a referendum.” These statements were made in the run up to […]

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