Department of Corrections Book Drive
The Ministry of National Security is advising that for the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates.
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Eat Grow Save Graduation
On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci.
Ministry: Community Book Drive For Inmates
| For the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is “spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates,” the Ministry of National Security said. Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “The Department of Corrections has quite a number of avid readers within our correctional facilities who are very interested in […]
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Minister Extends Condolences To Both Families
| Following the two fatal collisions this week, Transport Minister Lawrence Scott extended his condolences to both men’s families. Minister Lawrence Scott said, “I was shocked to learn that two men have tragically lost their lives in separate fatal road collisions in the past 72 hours. “I send my sincere condolences to both men’s families on behalf of […]
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‘Eat Grow Save’ Initiative Graduation Ceremony
| On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci. A Government spokesperson said, “The eight-week workshop was created to encourage residents to start home gardens and featured several guest speakers including Norwood Salaam [Bermuda Agriculture Group], Vanese Gordon [Education Enforcement Officer, Works and […]
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George Jones Smiler Miler 5K Race Results
| Dage Minors and Isabelle Dutranoit raced to victory in the 2020 George Jones Smiler Miler 5K road race. Minors clocked a winning time of 17:23, Sammy Degraff was second in a time of 18:49 and Jauza James finished third overall in a time of 19:59. Dutranoit crossed the line 5th overall with a time of […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday October 19
| Monday, October 19 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7:26am and sunset will be at […]
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‘EAT GROW SAVE’ INITIATIVE GRADUATION This Just In On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation cere…
‘EAT GROW SAVE’ INITIATIVE GRADUATION This Just In On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201018193507
Department of Corrections Book Drive This Just In The Ministry of National Security is advising that for the remaining…
Department of Corrections Book Drive This Just In The Ministry of National Security is advising that for the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201018182426
Transport Minister Extends Condolences to the Families of Bermuda’s Two Most Recent Road Fatalities This Just In Today…
Transport Minister Extends Condolences to the Families of Bermuda’s Two Most Recent Road Fatalities This Just In Today the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott JP, MP reacted to the news that Bermuda recorded two road fatalities within the last 72 hours. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201018181459
Trott Completes Half Marathon Championships
| Sean Trott participated in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, taking part in the event virtually. Other local runners, including Rose-Anna Hoey, Moses Mufandaedza, Seamus Fearon, and Alex Winfield, all completed the course along with Dage Minors and Chris Estwanik who paced Trott. Trott, along with Minors and Estwanik, ran along the Race Weekend Half […]
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Video: 2020 TechAwards Winners Presentation
| Organizations and individuals with innovative technology were celebrated at the 2020 TechAwards, with the presentation shown as part of the Bermuda Development Agency’s Virtual Tech Summit. Premier David Burt noted in his remarks, “It is my pleasure to be here for our 13th Technology Innovation Awards which recognize outstanding achievements being made in information technology […]
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Bermuda Gold Point Archery Fall Tournament
| 24 archers took to the line for the final outdoor shoot of the season as the Fall Outdoor Tournament 2020 took place at the Gold Point Archery Range. Bernard Wade III won the Seniors Recurve Men 70 m 72 arrows Division with a score of 567 out of 720, while the Master’s Recurve Woman 30 […]
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Football Fans Required To Wear Masks At Games
| “All fans attending football matches are legally required to wear a mask at all times,” the Bermuda Football Association said. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the community regarding the gathering of groups of people at events such as attending football matches. “In […]
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U.S. Officials Thank Bermuda Police Service
| The Bermuda Police Service was recently recognised by American officials for their role in the investigation of an alleged $2 billion tax fraud by tycoon Robert Brockman. The statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “According to the indictment, Brockman, a resident of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, used a web of offshore […]
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Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda 2020 Postponed
| The 2020 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda has been postponed until December 4th, 2021. Ross Caesar and Dion Smith commented, “The decision to cancel the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show. “It was necessary […]
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Photos: KBB Coastal Cleanup At Mangrove Bay
| The Sandy’s Parish Council hosted a Keep Bermuda Beautiful Coastal Cleanup this weekend at Mangrove Bay in the west end, with a number of enthusiastic volunteers, including area MP Minister Kim Wilson, helping to clean up the shoreline area. Related Stories Photos: US Consulate Participates In Clean Up Photos: EY Coastal Clean-Up Held Today Photos: Airport […]
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Apex Group: Planned Acquisition Of FundRock
| Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced today the planned acquisition of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd. A spokesperson said, “This latest deal serves to reinforce Apex’s ability to deliver award-winning services on a global basis and complement the Group’s 2019 acquisition of Luxembourg-based ManCo LRI, adding 150 employees across […]
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Video: Sunday Oct 18th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre, WindReach received a $20,000 donation from Third Point Reinsurance, and Arielle DeSilva, Zantae Dill, and Kaisha Wilson joined Appleby Bermuda’s trainee programme were all some of […]
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Brit Re
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” of Brit Reinsurance [Bermuda] Limited [Brit Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Brit Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes […]
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Attorney-General acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports
Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, today announced that the Attorney-General, Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. Minister Simmons will act until a substantive minister is appointed, which will happen before the convening of Parliament.
BTA LAUNCHES WTTC “SAFE TRAVELS” STAMP APPLICATION PROCESS FOR BUSINESSES This Just In COVID-19-safe businesses acro…
BTA LAUNCHES WTTC “SAFE TRAVELS” STAMP APPLICATION PROCESS FOR BUSINESSES This Just In COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) “Safe Travels” Stamp, thanks to a programme launched today at the annual Bermuda Tourism Summit. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201017232417
Weather Forecast For Sunday October 18
| Sunday, October 18 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of a stray shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. […]
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Bermuda Ball Hockey Stats & Standings
| The Bermuda Ball Hockey League season continues at the PCC Hockey Rink, we take a look at the current stats and standings. Frontier is the League Leaders with 6 points, while Spine and Sport, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Outback, and BDA Spirits are tied with 4 points. Christopher Merritt from Frontier, Robbie Bailey from Spine and […]
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45-Year-Old Man Dies Following Collision
| Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man has died following a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, police received a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, in the area of Windreach, on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. “Upon arrival, officers found a 45-year-old […]
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‘Sounds Like It Will Be A Fantastic Tournament’
| The first thing AJ Davis had to do after committing to the London Royals for the World Tens Series was cancel his holiday. The England 7s player thought better of a bit of September sun and has instead put his focus back onto his training. “I was planning on going on holiday this week, but […]
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Samurai Sportswear: Technical Kit Supplier
| Samurai Sportswear have been confirmed as the technical kit supplier for World Tens Series franchises SX10, Asia Pacific Dragons, Miami Sun, Phoenix and the London Royals. A spokesperson said, “Founded in 1996 by CEO Terry Sands, the family-run business has over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing high quality sports garments. “The sportswear […]
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45 YEAR OLD MAN BECOMES FIFTH ROAD FATALITY OF 2020 This Just In At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, pol…
45 YEAR OLD MAN BECOMES FIFTH ROAD FATALITY OF 2020 This Just In At around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, 16th October, police received a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, in the area of Windreach, on Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201017111719
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting October 17
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 17th. On Sunday the Western Highway vehicles carrier is expected, on Monday the Agenda container ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. […]
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Photos: Salvation Army’s Booth 6 Reopening
| [Written by Don Burgess] The grand reopening of the Salvation Army’s Booth 6 residence took place Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Salvation Army said, “Our goal is to provide a safe and secure place of residence for people to begin to heal and transform their lives and eventually reintegrate them into the community.” The […]
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Video: Superyachts Invited To Bermuda
| The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video highlighting the island as a draw for owners of superyachts. The video’s description says, “On land and on the water, Bermuda’s allure is boundless – and her appeal is catching the eye of more and more superyacht captains and owners. “With the new superyacht legislation enacted […]
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Enstar Completes First IBT Transaction In US
| Enstar Group Limited has announced that it has successfully completed the “first ever insurance business transfer [IBT] to occur in the United States.” A spokesperson said, “Enstar Group Limited today announced that it has successfully completed the first ever insurance business transfer to occur in the United States, having received judicial approval from the Oklahoma […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 16 2020
| October 16 saw 4,728 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $87,720.00 BD. 328 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.8% at $25.50 per share, while another 4,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $18.05 per share. The BSX finished at 1,853.88, down 2.35% […]
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Tech Tycoon Facing ‘Largest-Ever Tax Charge’
| Robert T. Brockman, an American software tycoon, has been “charged with using a web of Caribbean entities to hide $2 billion in income in what prosecutors called the largest U.S. tax case ever against an individual.” A Bloomberg story said, “Robert T. Brockman, a Houston software tycoon, was charged with using a web of Caribbean […]
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Kathy Simmons Will Serve As Acting Minister
| Premier David Burt announced that the Attorney-General Kathy Simmons will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. “Minister Simmons will act until a substantive Minister is appointed, which will happen before the convening of Parliament,” the Government said. This follows after the removal of Rolfe Commissiong from the Senate and Cabinet, which […]
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Sale Of Ascendant Group/BELCO Approved
| Ascendant Group Limited said they “welcomed the approvals of the Regulatory Authority [RA] and Minister of Finance as necessary steps in completing the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.” Ascendant Chairman Peter Durhager said: “This is welcome news and could not come at a more critical time for Bermuda. With the RA’s approval […]
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A.G. APPOINTED ACTING MINISTER OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND SPORTS This Just In … Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, M…
A.G. APPOINTED ACTING MINISTER OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND SPORTS This Just In … Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, today announced that the Attorney-General, Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201016235221See More
WindReach Ribbon Cutting
Yesterday evening the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP attended the formal ribbon cutting ceremony for WindReach Bermuda’s new Adult Day Centre.
The Centre will serve as a base for their Adult Day Programme which services adults living with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s.
Minister Wilson officially opened the Centre alongside WindReach Board Chair Stewart Ritchie and WindReach Executive Director Tina Nash.
Condolences On the Passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali.
Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali.
A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented Somerset for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. For him though, cricket was not a game, and matches were not battles. Instead cricket was an art and science, and matches were opportunities to show mental strength, physical readiness, and self-discipline while also trying to be victorious.
Government Extend Condolences To Ali Family
| Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Kathy Simmons offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali. A Government spokesperson said, “A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented Somerset for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. For him though, cricket was not a game, and matches were not […]
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BTA Launches WTTC “Safe Travels” Application
| COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] “Safe Travels” Stamp. A spokesperson said, “COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp, thanks to a programme launched today at the annual Bermuda […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 16 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 16] include list of proposed planning applications and cancellation of registration. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On October 16, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0940/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 16 October 2020 […]
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SALE OF ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED APPROVED This Just In Ascendant Group Limited (“Ascendant”) welcomed the approvals of…
SALE OF ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED APPROVED This Just In Ascendant Group Limited (“Ascendant”) welcomed the approvals of the Regulatory Authority (“RA”) and Minister of Finance as necessary steps in completing the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“Algonquin”) (the “Sale”). Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201016223757
47 YEAR OLD MAN BECOMES 4TH ROAD FATALITY OF 2020 This Just In Bermuda has recorded its fourth road fatality for th…
47 YEAR OLD MAN BECOMES 4TH ROAD FATALITY OF 2020 This Just In Bermuda has recorded its fourth road fatality for this year. At around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, 15th October, police responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision at the junction of Town Hill Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smiths. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201016195009
Weather Forecast For Saturday October 17
| Saturday, October 17 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, 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 NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.24am and sunset […]
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Camiko Smith, Michael Sims and Anthony Phipps Qualify for Bermuda Championship This Just In Three Bermudians have secur…
Camiko Smith, Michael Sims and Anthony Phipps Qualify for Bermuda Championship This Just In Three Bermudians have secured their spot in the 2020 Bermuda Championship field as the 36-hole local qualifier concluded yesterday at Port Royal Golf Course. Support your Bermudians, Thursday and Friday tickets available only Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201016185556
Ministry: 28 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 16], with the list indicating that there are twenty-eight bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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World Tens Series To Feature Seven Teams
| Seven franchises — SX10 [Cape Town], Asia Pacific Dragons [Singapore], Phoenix [Middle East], London Royals [London], Miami Sun [Florida], Rhinos [Southern California], and Ohio Aviators [Columbus] — will be featured in the World Tens Series which will be held in Bermuda from October 24 until November 7. A spokesperson said, “The inaugural World Tens Series […]
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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Collision
| The police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision in Smiths. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda has recorded its fourth road fatality for this year. “At around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, 15th October, police responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision at the junction of Town Hill Road and […]
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