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General Election: As it happens | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
General Election 2020 polling stations will close at 8pm. The Royal Gazette will provide live updates on this page.7pm:There is an hour left for people to cast their votes before polling stations close.Candidates have been joined by family and friends as they greet residents making their way to ballot boxes.Covid-19 guidelines mean that voters are having their temperatures checked and must use hand sanitisers before entering polling stations.
Butterfield shares fall on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Butterfield Bank shares fell by 90 cents, or 3.9 per cent, to $22.10 after 1,103 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.On the New York Stock Exchange, shares of the bank were up 51 cents, or 2.29 per cent, at $22.79.On the local exchange there was trading in 210,652 shares of One Communication, but with no change to the closing price of $3.90.The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was down 40.48 points, or 2.33 per cent, to 1,698.14, while the BSX Insurance Index was up 9.69 points, or 0.73 per
No new Covid-19 cases today | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
No positive cases of Covid-19 were recorded out of 895 test results received by the Ministry of Health today.Bermuda has had a total of 181 confirmed positive cases, including four which remain active and are under public health monitoring. None are in hospital.A total of 168 people have recovered nine have died.The average age of all confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range is from 9 to 101.Bermuda’s country status is “sporadic cases”. The seven-day average of real ti
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Law catches up with speeding motorcyclist | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A man who evaded a speeding charge for three years was fined more than $1,000 today after police found a warrant for his arrest when he was pulled over for speeding earlier this year.Thomas Heyliger-Crane, 26, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to speeding at 81km/h and riding without the proper licence in 2017.He also pleaded guilty to speeding at 66km/h earlier this year.The court heard that Heyliger-Crane was stopped by police on North Shore Road in Devonshire for riding a motor
Man accused of threatening Premier | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A man who denied posting a threat against the Premier on social media will be released after almost three months in custody.Magistrates’ Court heard today that Jared Gordon, 31, will be released on $3,500 bail on the condition that he wear an electronic monitoring device.Mr Gordon, from Sandys, was charged with posting a message against David Burt on social media that was “menacing in character”.The incident was alleged to have happened on July 15.Mr Gordon appeared in Magistr
Warwick Academy celebrates custodians | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
It’s time to take a look around and celebrate some of the most dedicated people in the school, our custodians! October 2nd is National Custodians Day and never has their job been more important than in the age of Covid-19, when cleanliness is key.Our Custodians help to keep our school up and running and without them life at school as it is today would not be possible. We are fortunate to have 4 in the department, Gary McCullough, Jet Thorne, Roger Ramatar and Emanuel Rodriques. Although ma
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Live Updates: 2020 Bermuda General Election
[Updating] The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with people across the island casting their votes, and we will be providing live updates as able. Polling stations opened at 8.00am and will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to be known by late tonight. If you click on the icons, […]
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Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations
The 2020 General Election is taking place today [Oct 1], with candidates — many decked out in their party colors including matching masks — greeting voters as they attend the polling stations to cast their vote. Polling stations will close at 8.00pm, and the results are expected to come in later this evening. The PLP […]
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Teenager admits robbery | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A teenager this morning admitted robbing a grocery store with an imitation firearm in May.OJ Campbell, 17, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court to charges of robbery and using an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence on May 28.However he denied a charge of taking a motorcycle without consent on the same day.All of the offences were linked to an incident at the Rubis gas station on St John’s Road, Pembroke.Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney accepted the ple
Code of conduct for MPs ‘in the works’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A long-promised code of conduct for MPs will be tabled soon after the new parliamentary session begins in November, according to the most recent Speaker of the House.Dennis Lister, who became Speaker after the Progressive Labour Party’s election win in 2017, said the document had “been in the works for a period of time” but had been delayed in part due to the coronavirus pandemic.”Once the new House convenes, it will be one of the early items that will be assented,” he said. “It’s part of m
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BPSU to discuss austerity measures | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Members of the island’s white collar union have been asked to attend an “urgent” meeting tomorrow.A message from the Bermuda Public Services Union advised workers that the gathering was about “the Government’s austerity measures”.It added: “Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.”Public officers were told that the event will be in Victoria Park from noon.They were advised that masks should be worn and that they must adhere to physical distancing guidelines.
Bacardi names Grice as general counsel | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Bacardi Ltd has appointed Todd Grice, an 18-year veteran of Coca-Cola, as senior vice-president and general counsel. Mr Grice brings 25 years of legal practice to Bacardi, with expertise in corporate governance, competition law, securities law, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. This appointment follows the long-planned retirement of Eduardo Sanchez who served as Bacardi’s senior vice-president and general counsel for 17 years. Pending appro
White Mountains to buy majority stake in Ark | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Bermudian-based White Mountains Insurance Group has agreed to invest up to $1 billion of fresh capital into Ark Insurance Holdings Ltd and acquire a majority stake in the Lloyd’s of London insurer.One of the results of the deal will an upgrade of Ark’s existing Bermuda operation into a Class 4 reinsurer – the largest category under the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s licensing regime – and the hiring of new underwriters on the island. Ark is the parent company of Ark Syndicate Management Ltd,
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Cody Rego Continues Competing In Ohio
Cody Rego continued competing in the Capital Challenge Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington Ohio. Rego – riding Cen – was eliminated in the National Low Junior Amateur/Owner Jumper Class Final. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In Belgium Equestrian: Terceira, Nisbett Continue in Belgium Video: […]
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Concacaf Unveils New Brand For The Gold Cup
Following the official draw for the 2021 Gold Cup, Concacaf also unveiled a dynamic new brand for the Gold Cup, its flagship men’s international competition. The organisation said, “Concacaf last night unveiled a dynamic new brand for the Gold Cup, its flagship men’s international competition. “During the first ever Gold Cup draw, shown live on […]
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Crypto exchange Bittrex gets BMA licence | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd has been given a licence to operate its cryptocurrency exchange under the supervision of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.The Bittrex Global executive team is to begin growing its presence in Bermuda and intends to open an opening a Bermuda office and hire up to three people this year, with further hires as the business grows.Brittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd has received a full Class F Digital Assets Business Act licence from the BMA.Tom Albright, chief execut
More work must be done to tackle sexism | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Election candidates from all three parties have praised Bermuda for its high level of gender diversity in the workplace.Tinée Furbert, of the Progressive Labour Party, Gavin Smith, of the Free Democratic Movement and Daquan Scott, of the One Bermuda Alliance, pledged to continue to combat sexism on the island.Ms Furbert, the PLP candidate in St George’s South, said that she wanted to support gender diversity in different sectors across the island, particularly politics.She added: “Wo
Relief for Steede as Hornets advance | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Kwame Steede, the Dandy Town Hornets coach, admits he was relieved his side advanced to the semi-finals of the Dudley Eve Trophy after they blew a two-goal lead and then saw PHC Zebras miss two penalties in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the National Stadium last night. Town needed just a draw to claim the second spot from group B but were almost denied as a brave PHC fightback in the second half kept the tie wide open. “It was a poor performance on our behalf, we had a great first half but the se
Police interview person over $800,000 Savvy deal | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Police confirmed last night that “a person of interest” was helping with inquiries in connection with an $800,000 government deal with an American music promoter.The news came after lawyers for the Government failed to locate Anthony Blakey in Georgia to serve him with a legal demand to return the bulk of the cash, plus interest.Police did not identify the individual being interviewed – but it is understood to be Danilee Trott, a Bermudian event planner who worked with Mr Blakey.The
West happy to secure amateur crown | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Eric West enjoyed a memorable debut competing at the Johnnie Walker Classic.The 36-year-old won the amateur title at the first attempt by two shots and punched above his weight having also placed second behind overall winner Daniel Augustus.West saved his best for last as he fired a bogey-free two-under 68 in the final round to finish last weekend’s 36-hole championship at Ocean View Golf Course at one-over par, five shots behind course record holder Augustus.”The Johnnie Walker Clas
Village keep their hopes alive | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Jaizel Smith-DeShield’s first-half strike kept North Village’s Dudley Eve Trophy hopes alive at the National Stadium last night.The Village forward scored the only goal of the game against Robin Hood just before the break after pouncing onto Tahmi Williams’s rebound in the box and drilling in a low shot at the far post.Hood enjoyed swathes of possession and had plenty of good looks at goal but were unable to convert through of combination of poor finishing and some solid defending by a well
Cannonier asks voters to take ‘leap of faith’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Voters were asked to “take a leap” yesterday and “speak boldly” when they went to the polls today.Craig Cannonier, the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, added that his party had learnt from its time in government from 2012 to 2017.He said: “You have seen the One Bermuda Alliance do this before and you have seen that when we work together, the results are phenomenal. “The greatest weapon we have against any threat is our ability to quickly rally together, help each other and weather
Lighthouse Medical partners with SPCA | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Lighthouse Medical Supplies Ltd has announced a new partnership with Bermuda SPCA that will raise funds for promotion of kindness to animals and prevention of animal cruelty. Mike Serebrennik, chief operating officer at Lighthouse Medical Supplies, which is on Cemetery Road, Pembroke, said: “The main purpose of our work is to promote the wellbeing of people. Animals contribute to our wellbeing as well, and deserve kindness in return.”Kate Terceira, executive director at Bermuda SPCA, said:
Agreement on environmental protection | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Election candidates at a youth forum answered the call to ensure environmental protection.Desmond Crockwell, of the Free Democratic Movement, and Jason Hayward, of the Progressive Labour Party, both pledged to look into sustainable initiatives to slow the impact of climate change.Mr Crockwell said that it was imperative to push green personal habits such as recycling and limiting individual carbon emissions.He added: “A lot of this has to do with our way of living, like the use of ga
‘Courageous’ FDM deserves a hearing | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion
Viewers of the old yet still startlingly accurate British TV series Yes Minister will know that when the hapless hero, Cabinet minister Jim Hacker, came up with a bold new idea, his civil servant, Sir Humphrey, would quickly damn it with praise in a very British way. If the idea would cost votes, Sir Humphrey would describe it as “very brave”. If it would cost the Government election, it was braver still. It was “very courageous”. And Sir Humphrey would then work to ensure the p
OPEN YOUR HEART FOUNDATION IS ABOUT COMMUNITY NOT POLITICS This Just In On behalf of Open Your Heart Foundation (“OYH”…
OPEN YOUR HEART FOUNDATION IS ABOUT COMMUNITY NOT POLITICS This Just In On behalf of Open Your Heart Foundation (“OYH”), we’d like to congratulate Tianna Saltus on her new role and endeavors with the FDM Party to represent Bermuda and Constituency 35 in the upcoming General Election. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201001095411
Leverock Leads Handsworth Team To Victory
Kamau Leverock picked up where he left off while playing for the Somerset Cricket Club when he took to the Handsworth Cricket Club field in Warwickshire for an inter-squad match. Leverock’s Handsworth First Team batted first in the 35 over match and they scored 206/7, with Leverock scoring 63 not out. In reply, the Handsworth […]
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A New Partnership To Assist Animal Welfare
Lighthouse Medical Supplies, Ltd. announced a new partnership with Bermuda SPCA which they said “will raise funds for promotion of kindness to animals and prevention of animal cruelty.” “The main purpose of our work is to promote the well-being of people,” says Dr. Mike Serebrennik, COO at Lighthouse Medical Supplies, Ltd. “Animals contribute to our well-being […]
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DAVID BURT IS ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE BERMUDA SAYS CRAG CANNONIER This Just In This evening David Burt sent an email abou…
DAVID BURT IS ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE BERMUDA SAYS CRAG CANNONIER This Just In This evening David Burt sent an email about Independence. Sadly, he is trying to deceive you – again. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201001021705
PREMIER BURT RESPONDS TO MANDATORY VACCINATION SOCIAL MEDIA POST This Just In Sadly people have wild imaginations and…
PREMIER BURT RESPONDS TO MANDATORY VACCINATION SOCIAL MEDIA POST This Just In Sadly people have wild imaginations and will make up all sorts of nonsense come election time. This attempt at voter manipulation represents the worst of Bermuda and thankfully will be over after tomorrow. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201001014616
PARA EDUCATORS DEMAND PROMISED PAY INCREASE FROM EDUCATION MINISTRY This Just In Tensions running high today as a comb…
PARA EDUCATORS DEMAND PROMISED PAY INCREASE FROM EDUCATION MINISTRY This Just In Tensions running high today as a combined amount of Para educators and Educational Therapist Assistants are demanding promised salary adjustment increase from the Commissioner of Education. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201001012854
Covid-19: 555 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 555 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 181, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 total […]
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Column: Democracy Is Young, Challenges Real
[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] Vote! Our Democracy Is Young And Our Challenges Are Real October 1st is the day. This is the time. This is when you and I as fellow Bermudians with equal rights get to proclaim that “We Matter.” Sometimes it seems so hard to believe that our “one little […]
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BPS CONFIRMING SAVVY ENTERTAINMENT PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY This Just In TNN can confirm that an individual has be…
BPS CONFIRMING SAVVY ENTERTAINMENT PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY This Just In TNN can confirm that an individual has been taken into custody locally, in connection with the Savvy Entertainment fiasco where 800,000 dollars of government funds has gone missing. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200930235602
COVID-19 Update – 30 September
Today there were 555 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 5 active cases, who are
- all under public health monitoring, and
- none are hospitalized or in critical care;
- a total of 167 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.
New Government of Bermuda Representative in Brussels
The Cabinet Office announced today the appointment of Ms. Aliyyah Ahad as the Government of Bermuda representative in Brussels, Belgium. This appointment comes at the end of the tenure of The Hon. M. D. Renee Webb JP who had filled the position since 2018.
Police interviews over US promoter deal | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Police confirmed today that “a person of interest” was helping with inquiries in connection with an $800,000 Government deal with an American music promoter.The news came after lawyers for the Government failed to locate Anthony Blakey in Georgia to serve him with a legal demand to return the bulk of the cash, plus interest.Police did not indentify the individual being interviewed – but it is understood to be Danilee Trott, a Bermudian event planner who worked with Mr Blakey.The loan
September 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, September’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, […]
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New EU representative after Webb stands down | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
An expert in public policy and European affairs will be the new Government of Bermuda representative in Brussels, it was announced today.Aliyyah Ahad will take over from Renee Webb, whose appointment to the post was announced in January 2019.Ms Ahad has lived and worked in Bermuda, Toronto, Paris, Rabat, Washington DC, Oxford, London, and Brussels. A Government spokeswoman said: “Ms Ahad has spent the last four years working in the heart of the European Union, building relationships
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SAVVY ENTERTAINMENT PERSON OF INTEREST TAKEN INTO CUSTODY This Just In News reaching TNN that an individual has been t…
SAVVY ENTERTAINMENT PERSON OF INTEREST TAKEN INTO CUSTODY This Just In News reaching TNN that an individual has been taken into custody locally, in connection with the Savvy Entertainment fiasco where 800,000 dollars of government funds has gone missing. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200930220120
DUNKLEY READY FOR ELECTION DAY 2020 This Just In With less the a few hours before the polling stations open, TNN caught…
DUNKLEY READY FOR ELECTION DAY 2020 This Just In With less the a few hours before the polling stations open, TNN caught up with seasoned Politician, Michael Dunkley. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200930211940