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ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED RECEIVES REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL This Just In A spokesperson for Ascendant Group Limited…

ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED RECEIVES REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL This Just In A spokesperson for Ascendant Group Limited (“Ascendant”) stated that Ascendant has received approval from the Regulatory Authority (“RA”) for the change in control of Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited as a necessary step to complete the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“Algonquin”). The sale remains subject to the receipt of further approvals. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201006110950
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Ministry: 12 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 6] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]

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Rawlins rewarded with new Sussex contract | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Delray Rawlins has been rewarded for another productive season with both bat and ball after having his stint at Sussex County Cricket Club extended.The club announced that the Bermuda all-rounder is among a trio of players, including George Garton and Tom Haines, who have signed contract extensions of unspecified length.”It’s nice to sign for a couple more years, and they are some big years ahead for me,” Rawlins told The Royal Gazette last night.”I’ll be working h
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Cruise lines add more cancellations | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Major cruise ship operators that sail to Bermuda have extended the suspension of fleet voyages into November and December, and some sailings have been pushed back until April.Cruise ship companies around the world stopped cruise operations in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and many have not resumed voyages.Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, yesterday said it is extending a halt on its cruise operat
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Anger as Argus to shift more than a dozen jobs abroad | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

An insurance firm was accused yesterday of outsourcing jobs from Bermuda to Canada.It was claimed Argus Group plans to shift between 15 and 20 jobs to One Team Health, a Toronto-based third-party overseas care administration firm it bought last year.Argus staff claimed the company had been moving health and life insurance jobs over to Canada for more than a year.One Team Health was said to be benefiting from the jobs moving overseas with a “skeleton staff” left on the island.T
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Activists welcome ‘revenge porn’ changes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Campaigners for victims of sex abuse have backed a move to amend the Criminal Code to target “revenge porn”.Elaine Butterfield, the executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said that a law that tackled sexual harassment where compromising photographs or videos are posted online would help “bring Bermuda’s legislation into the modern era”.She added: “The law has to align with the times, if not people fall through the cracks and will not receive the assistance and support they requi
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Shell lubricants available again | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

The Shell Lubricants brand is back in Bermuda after AMT Supplies Ltd was granted a licence to distribute the range of lubricants, greases and oils in Bermuda.The products have not been available during a “brief distribution hiatus”, according to Pembroke-based AMT Supplies, which has secured the island distribution licence through Massey Machinery, which is the distributor of Shell Lubricants across the Caribbean region.Joseph Vieira, president of AMT Supplies, said: “We are proud to have b
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month launched | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The wife of the Premier appealed yesterday to the public to back Breast Cancer Awareness Month, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.Kristin Burt, the patron of the event, said this year’s theme of “I Believe in Pink”, was inspired by the late Audrey Hepburn, a British Hollywood star and humanitarian. Ms Burt said: “We have experienced, and continue to experience, the effects of Covid-19 on our daily lives. We have witnessed the Black Lives Matter movement abroad and, here at home, we lifted our v
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Eve aims high with Spennymoor | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Dale Eve has warned Spennymoor Town are hungry for promotion glory ahead of the new Vanarama National League North campaign.After an enforced absence because of the Covid-19 crisis, the various Vanarama National leagues, featuring several Bermudians, finally returned this week with Eve’s Spennymoor Town, Justin Donawa’s Darlington and Keziah Martin’s Kidderminster Harriers kicking off their seasons in the North League today.While all will be aspiring towards promotion, Spennymoor have added
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Rabain leads praise for island’s teachers | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Bermuda Union of Teachers praised the profession yesterday for its hard work in the face of Covid-19 in a video created to mark World Teachers Day.The video, presented to Education International – a global organisation made up of teaching unions – for a 24-hour virtual celebration, highlighted the hard work of teachers at a difficult time.Nishanthi Bailey, the BUT president, said in the video: “Over the past
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Conservatives not alone in hating antiracism workshops | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

Last month, the White House issued an executive order to “combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating” in the Federal Government. It was referring, ironically, to the kind of discourse that supposedly plays out in antiracism and diversity workshops that have seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly since the last presidential election. For the present White House administration, these trainings and the ideology that supposedly undergirds many of them are anathema
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Driver’s appeal of conviction dismissed | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

An attempt to overturn a conviction for refusal of a breath test has been rejected by the Supreme Court.Safiyah Talbot claimed that she had told officers she would take the test after she had spoken to her lawyer. But Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams said Talbot’s request for legal advice did not diminish the unlawfulness of her refusal to provide a breath sample.Mrs Justice Subair Williams said: “This is the same logic which would apply to the commission of any other traffic offence.
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Shell Lubricants Available Again In Bermuda

AMT Supplies Ltd has announced that they will be bringing back Shell lubricants, greases, and oils to Bermuda following approval by Massy Ma-chinery. A spokesperson said, “The popular line of Shell lubricants, greases and oils, which Bermudian residents and commercial operators have used in their vehicles and equipment for decades are once again available locally. […]

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BEDC Seeking Female Chefs & Restaurateurs

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female chefs & restaurateurs to cater breakfast, lunch, and snack boxes for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Monday, November 19th. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to express your interest. Related Stories Beau Rivage Restaurant To Permanently Close Little Venice Group Resumes Normal Hours BEDC: Rent Your Commercial Kitchen […]

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BF&M Share Repurchases For September 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of September 2020 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]

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One Communications Share Repurchase

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 01 October 2020, 210,652 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 Repurchases One Communications Share […]

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Appleby Offices Recognised In IFLR1000 Guide

Appleby’s offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and the Seychelles, have all achieved either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 ranking in the 2020 IFLR1000 guide. A spokesperson said, “Nine of Appleby’s offices have achieved Tier 1 and Tier 2 status in the latest […]

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EDUCATION MINISTRY HONOURS EDUCATORS ON WORLD TEACHERS DAY This Just In … Today marks the start of World Teachers’ A…

EDUCATION MINISTRY HONOURS EDUCATORS ON WORLD TEACHERS DAY This Just In … Today marks the start of World Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and this afternoon the Ministry of Education hosted a special ceremony at City Hall to recognize all teachers in Bermuda. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005225825See More
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World Teachers Week Proclamation Made by the Mayor of the City of Hamilton Bermuda

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes all teachers in Bermuda’s public and private schools; and 

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes the unquestionable dedication and exceptional commitment of teachers; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes teachers for the quality education experience they provide for students; and

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COVID-19 Update – 5 October

Today there were 1196 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

  • there are 2 active cases, who are
  • all under public health monitoring, and
  • none are hospitalized or in critical care;
  • a total of 170 have recovered, and
  • the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

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Ministry Honours Educators on World Teachers’ Day

Today marks the start of World Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and this afternoon the Ministry of Education hosted a special ceremony at City Hall to recognize all teachers in Bermuda.  The City of Hamilton Town Crier, Ed Christopher opened the ceremony and speakers gave tributes and remarks led by Mayor of Hamilton, Charles R. Gosling, JP, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP and Nishanthi Bailey, and music performances by Cedarbridge Academy student, Shardae Lee and former student Tosha Codrington.

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Norwegian Extends Suspension Of Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 5] announced an extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages to include all voyages embarking between November 1 through November 30, 2020 for its three cruise brands. The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. [NCLH], a leading global cruise company which operates the […]

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Covid-19: 1196 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 1196 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so Bermuda has had a total of 181 confirmed positive cases to date, with two of the cases being active A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1196 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. […]

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Butterfield shares surge 6.3% on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Shares of Butterfield Bank gained 6.3 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading.Butterfield gained $1.40 to close on $23.50 on the trading of 300 shares. The bank’s US-listed shares also climbed sharply on the New York Stock Exchange, jumping $1.03, or 4.39 per cent to close on $24.50 as 157,505 shares changed hands.Two stocks besides Butterfield gained ground as The Royal Gazette/BSX Index climbed 61.71 points, or 3.63 per cent, to close on 1,759.85.Argus Group Holdings added six c
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ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS KEEP POLICE BUSY OVER THE WEEKEND This Just In Shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, 4th October…

ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS KEEP POLICE BUSY OVER THE WEEKEND This Just In Shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, 4th October, Police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving two motorbikes on The Causeway, St. Georges. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005204325
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 5 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 5] include notification about the Court of Appeal. November 2020 Session of the Bermuda Court of Appeal Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0893/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 05 October 2020 Notice Is Hereby Given that the […]

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Privacy Commissioner Highlights Cybersecurity

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has established a dedicated web page that people can visit to learn about basic cybersecurity concepts and tips, with updates to be provided daily throughout October. Privacy Commissioner Alexander White said, “You may know that October is generally called Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “My office has established a […]

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Police warning after spate of crashes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police today warned road users to be safe on the roads after a spate of crashes traffic over the weekend.Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said that four motorcyclists had been taken to the King Edward Memorial Hospital with “serious but non life-threatening” injuries after three incidents.He added: “It would be inappropriate to comment on these collisions as they remain under investigation at this time. “However, I once again appeal to motorists and other road users, to
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Results: ShotoCup Hold First Martial Arts Event

ShotoCup  — a newly formed martial arts company — held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. A spokesperson said, “A newly form martial arts [romotional company ShotoCup held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. The event was host to the island’s local karate […]

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Digicel Bermuda earns Ookla®️ Speedtest AwardsTM for Fastest Internet Provider This Just In … Digicel Bermuda was de…

Digicel Bermuda earns Ookla®️ Speedtest AwardsTM for Fastest Internet Provider This Just In … Digicel Bermuda was designated Fastest Internet Provider in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards, making it the go-to place for a superior internet experience. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005174510See More
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Chamber to hold webinar on facing insolvency | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is to show a webinar on “Facing Insolvency: Considerations for Owners and Directors”. Open to members and non members, the session will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 14 from 12pm to 1:30pm.Featured will be Mike Penrose, from KPMG in Bermuda and Rhys Williams from law firm Conyers. Kendaree Burgess, chief executive officer at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said: “We are pleased to be able to present this session on insolvency, to support Be
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Digicel Bermuda named fastest internet provider | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Digicel Bermuda has been named the “Fastest Internet Provider” in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards.Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, is a global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis.Leslie Rans, Digicel Bermuda’s chief executive officer, said: “We’re really thrilled to have received this award I know how hard the team works, and how important it is to all of us that we provide our customers with the best possible service. Especially now, whe
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Walkers offers free webinars on Pipa | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Walkers Bermuda is to launch a six-week free webinar series exploring the topic of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016, known as Pipa. The interview-style webinars will run each Wednesday, beginning October 7, and will be led by Melanie Fullerton, Walkers’ Regulatory and Risk Advisory group senior associate. The webinars are designed to help local Bermuda businesses ensure they have the information needed to fully comply with Pipa. Each week, Ms Fullerton will focus on one p
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Tabs expands product line | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Clothing retailer Tabs has expanded its product line in response to customer preferences.The Reid Street store, which specialises in Bermuda shorts, acted on the results of a survey that sought feedback from customers on which brands and products they would like to see. Rebecca Singleton, owner and designer of Tabs, said: “The response has been exceedingly helpful and we’re extremely grateful to all who participated.”It’s important to us to ensure our customers’ opinions and wishes a
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Trading of Ascendant shares suspended on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

The trading of shares in Ascendant Group Limited, the parent company of power utility Belco, has been suspended on the Bermuda Stock Exchange at the request of the company, pending an announcement.A target deadline for the Regulatory Authority’s decision on the company’s proposed takeover by Canadian firm Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp, was yesterday. The Royal Gazette reached out to the RA last Friday to ask when the public could expect an announcement on the proposed change of ownersh
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Walkers To Hold Free PIPA Webinar Series

Walkers Bermuda will be holding a series of free Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] webinars, beginning this Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to launch a six-week complimentary webinar series exploring the topic of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA]. “The interview-style webinars will run each Wednesday, beginning 7 October, […]

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Digicel Earns ‘Fastest Internet Provider’ Award

Digicel has been designated ‘Fastest Internet Provider’ in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards by mobile network company Ookla. A spokesperson said, “Digicel Bermuda was designated Fastest Internet Provider in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards, making it the go-to place for a superior internet experience. Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, is the global leader in fixed broadband […]

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Endeavour Sailing Celebrates Youth Sailors

Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit that engages Bermuda’s youth through experiential learning, held two Sailabration events to recognise the accomplishments of young people who engaged in the Endeavour Graduate Summer Programme. Endeavour welcomed 88 students from three public schools and two private schools to further advance their skills during the Endeavour Graduate […]

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Video: BUT Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is taking part in Education International’s 24 hour virtual celebration “highlighting teachers around the world to commemorate World Teachers’ Day 2020.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is proud to share our address to Education International, who will be hosting a 24 hour virtual celebration highlighting teachers […]

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B.U.T. SUPPORTING WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2020 This Just In The Bermuda Union of Teachers is proud to share our address to E…

B.U.T. SUPPORTING WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2020 This Just In The Bermuda Union of Teachers is proud to share our address to Education International (EI), who will be hosting a 24 hour virtual celebration highlighting teachers around the world to commemorate World Teachers’ Day 2020. The video is attached here bit.ly/WTDBda2020 Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005143151
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Fire service extinguish blaze at house | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Firefighters tackled a house blaze this morning.Two firefighters wearing breathing gear entered the home in Hillsdale, Devonshire, to put out the fire.A fire service spokesman said thick smoke was billowing out of the windows and doors of the lower apartment of a two-storey house.He added the cause of the blaze, which happened around 9am, was under investigation.A total of five fire crews from the Hamilton and Port Royal fire stations dealt with the incident.
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Leilanni Nesbeth Scores In Florida State Victory

Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 4-0 victory over Wake Forest. The school’s match report said, “The second-ranked Florida State soccer team [4-0] has still not let up a goal through their first four games as they shut out Wake Forest [1-3-1] 4-0 in Winston-Salem. “The win gave the […]

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