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Matteo gives edge to Trojans | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

St George’s Colts 0 Somerset Trojans 1Somerset Trojans made it two wins out of two against the promoted sides when defender Matteo Turner scored the game’s only goal early in the second half at Wellington Oval yesterday. Turner went up for a free kick on the right side and, after Malik Joell’s high ball into the box was not cleared, blasted the ball home from close range. Just minutes earlier, Dequan Crockwell, the Somerset goalkeeper, denied striker Clay Darrell t
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Pressure to raise standards at Harrington Sound | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Parents and staff at a primary school have joined forces to complain about a string of problems, including poor Covid-19 safety enforcement and “dictatorial” management.The anonymous group, said to include 100 parents of pupils and 12 staff, added that Harrington Sound Primary School in Smith’s also had serious mould problems and had suffered from an infestation of rats. The group, separate from the Parent Teacher Association, listed what it claimed were a string of failures over the past two year
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Young graphic artist launches business | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Zoe Lopes always intended to start her own graphic arts business, but not right after university.Instead, after graduating from Solent University in Southampton England earlier this year, she had a summer internship lined up in London. “It was very exciting,” the 21-year-old said. “It was with Free the Birds. They have done work for Marks & Spencer and Olay.”But the internship was cancelled when London went into lockdown. “I was really disappointed,” she said. “But they di
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Outerbridge continues hot streak for Parish | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Hamilton Parish and Boulevard have sent out an early warning about their promotion intentions in the First Division after picking up their second wins yesterday. Parish, with winger Jordan Outerbridge adding to his four goals last weekend against Vasco with three more at Wellington Oval, were comfortable 5-1 winners against Young Men’s Social Club while Boulevard beat Vasco 3-1.Outerbridge opened the scoring for Parish in the seventh minute before Che Lindo added to the lead in the 29th min
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Raynor named Chief Information Officer | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A new chief information officer has been appointed in the Government’s Department of Information and Digital Technologies.The appointment of Daron Raynor was announced by Derrick Binns, the Head of the Public Service.Dr Binns said: “I am pleased to welcome Daron Raynor to the Public Service and specifically to lead the Department of Information and Digital Technology. “His knowledge, skills and background will help to drive the technology strategy for the Government of Bermuda and in
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‘I’ve got to do my job at home’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle

Dennis Rahiim Watson is returning home – and bringing change with him. For decades the motivational speaker has led the charge against gun violence in African-American communities. In return, honours have come from US and African presidents; more than 100 mayors have declared a “Dennis Rahiim Watson Day” in cities.He is hoping that Bermuda takes his experience on-board. “Everywhere I go I promote black student achievement,” Mr Watson said. “I tell students and adults in my lectures througho
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DeSilva: ‘No involvement’ in Savvy loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A former Progressive Labour Party government minister arrested by police at his home the day after the General Election triumph hit back yesterday and insisted he had nothing to hide.Zane DeSilva, a former tourism and transport minister, confirmed the Friday night raid was in connection with almost $800,000 of public cash given to US music promoter Anthony Blakey to create a recording studio in Dockyard.But he insisted he had “absolutely no involvement” in the deal. He added: “Had the polic
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Supersub Simmons a class apart | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

X-Roads Warriors 0 Devonshire Cougars 3Devonshire Cougars scored three unanswered goals against home side X-Road Warriors at Garrison Field yesterday to earn their first points of the season. Substitute Lejuan Simmons set up the second goal before scoring the third himself to add to Zekiro White’s first-half header. The loss leaves X-Roads pointless as well as goalless after two rounds of play.X-Roads started the game with the more attacking formation, playing five
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Armstrong Wins Garret Mountain Cross Country

Nathan Armstrong had a great season opener along with his Pompton Lakes High School Cross Country teammates. Shaking the rust off and getting back to business during the Garret Mountain Cross Country race, Armstrong led wire to wire in a comfortable winning time of 16:36. He finished 23 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Aidan Carroll […]

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Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 5] with the list indicating that there are fifteen 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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Colonial Rebranded To Coralisle Group Ltd

Colonial Group International has been rebranded to Coralisle Group, with the company saying they believe the Colonial name’s ”historical provenance no longer represents who we are or what we stand for as a group in the 21st century.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based Colonial Group International has adopted a new corporate identity for all its operations, which […]

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‘Source Of Flare Reports Remains Unknown’

On Friday night [Oct 2], BMOC received five reports regarding a suspected distress flare sighting off South Shore between Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay, however the source of the flare reports remains unknown. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 2nd October, 10:30 pm – Bermuda radio received a total of 5 independent reports regarding […]

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Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Temporarily Closed for Repairs

The Department of Marine & Ports Services is advising the public that Gibbs Hill Lighthouse will be temporarily closed for repairs from Monday, 5th October until Saturday, 10th October 2020.

During those dates, as an additional safety precaution, the road leading up to the lighthouse – as well as the lighthouse’s parking lot – will also be closed to public access.

The Department of Marine & Ports Services asks for the public’s cooperation while this necessary repair work is being conducted.

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Daron Raynor Appointed Chief Information Officer

Daron Raynor has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. A Government spokesperson said, “Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced the appointment of Mr. Daron Raynor as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. “Mr. Raynor, a Bermudian, […]

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Gibbs Hill lighthouse to close for repairs | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Gibbs Hill lighthouse will be shut from tomorrow until Saturday for repairs.A spokesman for marine & ports said that the access road to the lighthouse and the car park will also be closed as a safety precaution.He added: “The Department of Marine & Ports Services asks for the public’s cooperation while this necessary repair work is being conducted.”
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FORMER MINISTER DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE OF ANY WRONGDOING This Just In On 2​ October 2020 still humbled by the landslid…

FORMER MINISTER DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE OF ANY WRONGDOING This Just In On 2​ October 2020 still humbled by the landslide victory the PLP enjoyed in… Thursday’s election and my own unprecedented endorsement by the people of Southampton, I was raided by the police at my home. This was pursuant to a warrant issued by a Magistrate, the name of whom is obscured, at the behest of the BPS. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004205226See More
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New chief information officer | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A new chief information officer has been appointed in the Government’s Department of Information and Digital Technologies.The appointment of Daron Raynor was announced by Derrick Binns, the head of the public service.Dr Binns said: “I am pleased to welcome Mr Daron Raynor to the Public Service and specifically to lead the Department of Information and Digital Technology. “His knowledge, skills and background will help to drive the technology strategy for the Government of Bermuda and
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DeSilva: ‘No involvement’ in Savvy loan row | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A former Progressive Labour Party government minister arrested by police at his home the day after the General Election triumph today hit back and insisted he had nothing to hide.Zane DeSilva, a former tourism and transport minister, confirmed the raid was in connection with almost $800,000 of public cash given to US music promoter Anthony Blakey to create a recording studio in Dockyard.Most of the cash has not been paid back and Mr Blakey, of Savvy Entertainment, could not be traced by law
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Wells scores as City maintain perfect start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Nahki Wells grabbed his second goal of the season as Bristol City maintained their perfect record in the Sky Bet Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 win away to Nottingham Forest.The league leaders found themselves 2-0 ahead after just 22 minutes with Andreas Weimann opening the scoring in the twelfth minute with a well-placed finish, before Wells doubled the advantage just ten minutes later.Reminiscent of his first goal of the season in the 2-0 victory over Stoke City, the Bermuda striker
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Hood respond admirably to down Eagles | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Robin Hood 4 Somerset Eagles 1Robin Hood picked up their second league victory of the campaign as they beat Somerset Eagles 4-1 at Goose Gosling Field last night. After falling behind in the first half to an opportunistic goal from Nathan Rego, the men in green collected themselves and score four unanswered to cruise to a comfortable win. Coach John Barry Nusum was happy with the result and his team’s response to the early setback. “We found ourselves in a very similar si
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Introduction Of Bermuda Triangle Fishing Cooperative By Premier Burt This Just In A project that has been underway…

Introduction Of Bermuda Triangle Fishing Cooperative By Premier Burt This Just In A project that has been underway since September 2018 and is now at the stage, where it requires public engagement. Before that, I would like to introduce you to the people who have joined me today. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004141839
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Covid-19 Pop-Up Testing Schedule For October

The Ministry of Health has released the Covid-19 pop-up testing schedule for the month of October.‬ Testing is taking place at a number of locations throughout the month, including the old Whites Supermarket, Modern Mart, Shelly Bay MarketPlace, Somerset MarketPlace, and Heron Bay MarketPlace, with times and dates varying. Testing for travellers will be booked […]

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Penny & Drum Release Four New Scents

Penny & Drum has announced the release of four new scents – Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread – for the 2020 fall season. A spokesperson said, “The newest additions of Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread will round out the popular non-toxic, vegan, and eco-friendly candle maker’s core collection which include Bermuda […]

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Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they recorded a 2 – 1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City will head into the first international break of the season with their 100% Championship record intact, after a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. “First-half goals from […]

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Video: Sunday Oct 4th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the Run to Read initiative raised $32,500, Athene donated 200 laptops to Bermuda’s public school system, the Brian Wellman Runway was named at the NSC, and Tyler Butterfield finished second in the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the First […]

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COVID-19 Update – 3 October

Today there were 760 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 3 active cases, who are
  • all under public health monitoring, and
  • none are hospitalized or in critical care;
  • a total of 169 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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TRAFFIC DIVERTED DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SMITH PARISH This Just In There’s been a road traffic collision in t…

TRAFFIC DIVERTED DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SMITH PARISH This Just In There’s been a road traffic collision in the area of The Whitney Institute on Middle Road, Smith’s. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004000904
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Traffic diverted from Middle Road, Smith’s | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Part of Middle Road in Smith’s has been blocked to vehicles after a crash, police said tonight.The incident happened near the Whitney Institute.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and instead use the North Shore Road or other alternative routes to get to their destinations.”
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Covid-19: 760 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 760 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 3 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]

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MSA Announces Three New Staff Appointments

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] announced three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MSA Board of Governors are pleased to announce three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. Mrs. Anna Faria-Machado has been appointed as Principal Designate to replace Mrs. Sue Moench in July 2021. Kim Raymond has been appointed […]

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Football: FA Cup Preliminary & Dudley Eve Draw

The Bermuda Football Association Competitions Committee held the FA Cup Preliminary Draw and Dudley Eve Draw yesterday [Oct 2] at the Police Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “The First Division clubs, along with two Corona League clubs namely Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings were drawn from the FA Trophy. The Draw is as follows: Boulevard […]

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Fox marks return from injury with title | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Scott Fox completed an impressive comeback from injury after claiming his first major title in the Comet class.Competing along with crew Joanna Santiago, the experienced East End Mini Yacht Club sailor held off a charging Gladwin Lambert in a fierce tacking duel to the finish to win last month’s 50th Warren D “Mickey” Foggo Flagpole to Flagpole Race, one of three major titles up for grabs annually in the class.”It felt good to win my first Flagpole because I have had some pretty bad experie
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HOURS AFTER PLP HISTORIC VICTORY ZANE DESILVA ARRESTED This Just In TNN understands Progressive Labour Party Member of…

HOURS AFTER PLP HISTORIC VICTORY ZANE DESILVA ARRESTED This Just In TNN understands Progressive Labour Party Member of Parliament Zane Desilva was taken into police custody last night in connection with an $800,000 government deal with Savvy Entertainment promoters. The Commissioner of Police releasing a statement on the matter. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201003123445 Photo by Blaire Summons/the royal gazette
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Football: BFA Hold Annual Congress Meeting

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its Annual Congress Meeting [ACM] on Tuesday, September 29, at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “The Meeting commenced with welcome remarks from the BFA President, Mark Wade, followed by the Financial Report by BFA Treasurer, Kim Richards. Once again, the BFA received a clean audit report and appointed […]

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Two Arrested In Connection With $800K Loan

Police have confirmed that “two people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the $800,000 government loan to Savvy Entertainment.” A police spokesperson said, “No further information will be provided on those arrests at this time. Saying it was “in light of recent comments regarding the second arrest yesterday, Stephen Corbishley, the […]

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David Hemp Named Pakistan Women’s Coach

Former Bermuda cricketer David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team. The Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted the image below, saying, “Australia-based David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team following a robust and transparent recruitment process.” A story in The […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting October 3

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 3th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories […]

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Slippery slope towards banana republicanism | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

Dear Sir,The Royal Gazette of September 24 and 25 contained three related articles showing the dramatic decline in the wellbeing of Bermuda’s working population. The Fairmont Southampton is to close for 18 months with a resultant 750 job losses – of which 500 are Bermudians.The numbers of persons on financial assistance is now just under 2,500.The Premier authorised a loan of $800,000 to a non-Bermudian, Anthony Blakey, to create a recording studio at Dockya
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Argo Appoints Allison Kiene As General Counsel

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 1] announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. [Argo], an underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. In this role, […]

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