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OBA calls for answers on ‘dodgy-looking’ loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Election 2020: OBA platform a ‘social contract’ with Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Reinsurers’ uncertainty on Covid-19 losses | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
The Spot restaurant for sale | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
BNAA Cross Country 2020 Season Opener
The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season got underway at the Arboretum. Sean Trott and Ashley Couper won the Open Male and Female Division races, Trott was clocked across the line in a time of 16:45.7, with a time of 17:10.1 Moses Mufandaedza was second and Kwame Curling was third clocking 17:35.1. Couper […]
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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…
Firefighters tackle brush fire | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Police drugs investigation | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
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
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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…
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.
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
Town get off to flying start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Butterfield storms to second | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf…
2020 Barry Hanson Swimming Meet Results
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 2020 Barry Hanson Swim Meet at the BASA Pool. Taylor White picked up three wins on the day clocking the fastest Women’s 14 & Over 50 Backstroke time of 30.94, she would then clock a time of 1:11.49 during the Women’s 14 & Over 100 IM and she […]
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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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Bowling: Somersby Men’s Classic Results
The Somersby Men’s Classic 2020 season got underway at the Warwick Lanes. Just Business defeated Team Electric 17 – 13, while Goslings Black Seal defeated Team Metro 20 -10. Team Amstel defeated Team Unsponsored 21 – 9, while Phones Plus defeated Team Reliv 22 – 8, and the New Mix Ups defeated the Bye Team […]
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Golf: Johnnie Walker Classic Gets Underway
The 2020 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament got underway at the Ocean View Golf Course. Mark Phillips will take a 4 stroke lead into the second round after shooting an opening-round 4-under par 66. Phillips shot 6 birdies, 10 pars, and 2 bogeys in his round. Scott Roy is in second after his first round even […]
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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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Results: Bermuda Gold Point Archery
Archers took to the line in 81-degree temperatures with winds at 15 knots as yet another round of Gold Point Archery League took place at Southside. Trina Roberts shot the high score for the Women on the day with 529 points at the 30m target. Bernard Wade III won the Men’s 70m 120cm target 72 […]
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Public right to know to be celebrated | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
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…
POLICE MAN ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE This Just In A 37-year-old Pembroke man has been arrested in connection wit…
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.
COVID-19 Update – 26 September
Today there were 560 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:
PLP supporters warned to use their votes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
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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Weather Forecast For Sunday September 27
Sunday, September 27 is expected to see sunny periods with the chance of a passing shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]
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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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Photos & Video: Demolition On East Broadway
Demolition work is underway on East Broadway today [Sept 26] with workers seen at the building next to the gas station, which appears to be the old ‘Great Things’ building. The gas station next door has noted that while demolition work is taking place adjacent to them, they are still open for business. Related Stories […]
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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
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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Bermuda Field Hockey Season Gets Underway
The 2020/21 Bermuda Field Hockey season got underway at the National Sports Center this evening. The first two matches in action was a mixed team affair with the Griffins falling 4 – 1 to the BHA Pirates. The Pirates took the lead in the 7th minute when Donnie Simmons scored a field goal, but in […]
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