News

News / Royal Gazette

Butterfield’s temporary banking centre to close | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Butterfield Bank’s temporary banking centre at Rosebank will cease operations at the close of business on Friday.Starting from Monday, a dedicated teller will be established in the bank’s Reid Street banking centre to assist senior clients and those with disabilities. The bank said clients are asked to inform the customer service associate of their needs on arrival at the banking centre, and they will be directed accordingly.Butterfield opened the Rosebank banking centre, on Bermudiana Road
Butterfield’s temporary banking centre to close | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business Read More
Bernews / News

Ashley Brooks Appointed Director Of Tennis

Cliff Drysdale Tennis announced the appointment of Ashley Brooks as the new Director of Tennis at Rosewood Bermuda and Tucker’s Point Club, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the largest tennis management company in the U.S., has appointed local Bermudian, Ashley Brooks as the new Director of Tennis at Rosewood Bermuda and Tucker’s […]

(Click to read the full article)
Ashley Brooks Appointed Director Of Tennis Read More
Bernews / News

Seven Spots Available For RBR Recruit Camp

A total of seven spots are available for the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Recruit Camp next month. Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s Career Management Officer, said there was still time to grab a place to train for “the best second job in Bermuda”. He added that recruit numbers were restricted to 40 because of strict coronavirus […]

(Click to read the full article)
Seven Spots Available For RBR Recruit Camp Read More
Bernews / News

Temporary Bank Centre At Rosebank To Cease

The Bank of Butterfield announced that its “temporary Banking Centre at Rosebank will cease operations at close of busines”s on Friday [Oct 2]. A spokesperson said, “Commencing on Monday, 5 October, a dedicated teller will be established in the Bank’s Reid Street Banking Centre to assist senior clients and those with disabilities. Clients are asked […]

(Click to read the full article)
Temporary Bank Centre At Rosebank To Cease Read More
Bernews / News

Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Resumes Operations

The Department of Public Transportation confirmed that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk resumed normal operations on Friday. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] can confirm that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk resumed normal operations on Friday, September 25th, after being temporarily closed from 4pm Thursday, September 24th. “DPT thanks the public […]

(Click to read the full article)
Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Resumes Operations Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Recruit Camp spots available | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A total of seven spots are available for the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Recruit Camp next month.Major Duncan Simons, the RBR’s career management officer, said there was still time to grab a place to train for “the best second job in Bermuda”.He added that recruit numbers were restricted to 40 because of strict coronavirus safety regulations.Major Simons said: “It’s a golden opportunity to gain experience, serve the country, travel, have fun, learn new skills and build a network all at
Recruit Camp spots available | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Hughes leads retrocession team at PartnerRe | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

PartnerRe has appointed Nicholas Hughes to the newly created role of head of retrocession, and made two hires to further expand its retrocession team.Mr Hughes, who joined the company in 2008, was head of global catastrophe, which included responsibility for assumed retrocession and global accounts portfolio.He will be based in Bermuda.Aaron Coates and Guy Hengesbaugh will join the retrocession team as assumed retrocession underwriters, effective November 7 and October 1, respectivel
Hughes leads retrocession team at PartnerRe | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business Read More
News / TNN

MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING This Just In … Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a p…

MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING This Just In … 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. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928120940See More
MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING This Just In … Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a p… Read More
Bernews / News

Live Video: BNV With FDM Leader Marc Bean

Free Democratic Movement [FDM] Leader Marc Bean is joining host Don Burgess this morning [Sept 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The FDM was formed earlier this month and will be contesting their first General Election this Thursday, with the party fielding 14 candidates. For comprehensive coverage of the […]

(Click to read the full article)
Live Video: BNV With FDM Leader Marc Bean Read More
Bernews / News

Covid-19: Over 33 Million Cases Worldwide

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 33 million, with over 998,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Volunteers from across the North East are being invited to […]

(Click to read the full article)
Covid-19: Over 33 Million Cases Worldwide Read More
News / TNN

PLP RESPONSE TO OBA’S PATRICIA GORDON-PAMPLIN ‘THE LOAN AGREEMENT WAS NOT SO SAVVY’: This Just In How Much Was SAVVY Pa…

PLP RESPONSE TO OBA’S PATRICIA GORDON-PAMPLIN ‘THE LOAN AGREEMENT WAS NOT SO SAVVY’: This Just In How Much Was SAVVY Paid to Bring KES the Band to Bermuda? Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928112335
PLP RESPONSE TO OBA’S PATRICIA GORDON-PAMPLIN ‘THE LOAN AGREEMENT WAS NOT SO SAVVY’: This Just In How Much Was SAVVY Pa… Read More
Bernews / News

CVD To Host Pre-Election Forum Tonight

The leaders of the three political parties contesting the General Election will engage in a Pre-Election forum tonight [Sept 28] at 8pm, which will see the ”respective leaders involved in segments of just over a half hour each.” It will be hosted by the ‘Community Voices for Democracy’, which had originally called for the format to […]

(Click to read the full article)
CVD To Host Pre-Election Forum Tonight Read More
Bernews / News

Titan Express Offering “Religious Freedom Tour”

Titan Express will be offering “The Religious Freedom Tour” on Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, and Oct 31. A spokesperson said, “Titan Express Presents “The Religious Freedom Tour”, being held Saturdays in October, which is Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st. The Tour departs at 10:00am from outside the Visitor Service Center […]

(Click to read the full article)
Titan Express Offering “Religious Freedom Tour” Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Party leaders to engage in live forum | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The activist group Community Voices for Democracy has confirmed that a pre-election leaders’ forum will be held tonight start at 8pm.The forum, which pointedly will not have the leaders facing off in debate mode, will see David Burt, the Premier and leader of the Progressive Labour Party, One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier, and Marc Bean, the leader of the new Free Democratic Movement, fielding questions in intervals from moderators Qian Dickinson and Rick Richardson.They will also
Party leaders to engage in live forum | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / TNN

PLP ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2020 MOTORCADE AND CAR RALLY This Just In We launched our platform. We talked about issues. We t…

PLP ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2020 MOTORCADE AND CAR RALLY This Just In We launched our platform. We talked about issues. We talked about reforming public education. We talked about criminal justice reform and building a more equitable society. We talked about healthcare. And, most importantly, we talked about our vision to see Bermuda through the economic recovery. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928105953
PLP ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2020 MOTORCADE AND CAR RALLY This Just In We launched our platform. We talked about issues. We t… Read More
Bernews / News

ICO Celebrates International Right To Know Day

As part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration of International Right To Know Day, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at the City Hall. A spokesperson said, “On 28 September 2020, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at […]

(Click to read the full article)
ICO Celebrates International Right To Know Day Read More
Bernews / News

Equestrian: Burch Finishes 4th In Germany

Raishun Burch competed in the Leverkousen Teitscheider International Horse Jumping event in Germany. Competing in the Punktespringprüfung Kl.S* in two phases class, Burch and Firefly 41 finished 4th. The pair had a clear first phase time of 65.00, they would then have a clear second phase time of 58.88. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes […]

(Click to read the full article)
Equestrian: Burch Finishes 4th In Germany Read More
Bernews / News

Results: Johnnie Walker Classic 2020 Day Two

The Final Round of the Johnnie Walker Classic was completed at Ocean View Golf Course. After fairly benign conditions during the First Round which allowed for some low scoring, the southeasterly wind picked up to 15-20 knots during the Second Round which put the players to the test. Mark Phillips was the overnight leader with […]

(Click to read the full article)
Results: Johnnie Walker Classic 2020 Day Two Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Gutierrez to celebrate public right to know with declaration at City Hall | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

An international day designed to highlight the public’s right to access government information is to be marked today.Gitanjali Gutierrez, the Information Commissioner, will deliver an International Right to Know Day declaration as part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration.A spokeswoman for the ICO said: “This year, the Information Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Right to Know Day as Bermuda is emerging from a pandemic, facing unprecedented challenges and on
Gutierrez to celebrate public right to know with declaration at City Hall | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

OBA calls for answers on ‘dodgy-looking’ loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A One Bermuda Alliance politician asked yesterday what security was put up by an American music promoter who received an $800,000 government loan to set up a recording studio in Dockyard.Patricia Gordon-Pamplin claimed the deal, agreed in April 2018, was “dodgy-looking” and raised more questions than answers.The OBA’s finance spokeswoman 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
OBA calls for answers on ‘dodgy-looking’ loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Election 2020: OBA platform a ‘social contract’ with Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The One Bermuda Alliance has revealed its “social contract” with the island – and said it was something “all Bermudians can believe in”.A message from Craig Cannonier, the party’s leader, told the public the election platform was “a reflection of your concerns and needs and what is best for Bermuda”.He added: “It represents our solemn promise to you to be better for Bermuda.”Our social contract takes into account our economic realities and social challenges. “It contains polic
Election 2020: OBA platform a ‘social contract’ with Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Reinsurers’ uncertainty on Covid-19 losses | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Reinsurance companies were hit financially on both sides of their balance sheets because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.And there continues to be “significant uncertainty around the ultimate extent and distribution of Covid-19-related losses across the industry”, according to global professional services firm Aon.Reinsurers faced “extreme market volatility” in the middle of the first half of the year, and collectively also incurred billions of dollars of losses relating to the pande
Reinsurers’ uncertainty on Covid-19 losses | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business Read More
News / Royal Gazette

The Spot restaurant for sale | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

A restaurant that has been a popular venue in the centre of Hamilton for 50 years has been put on sale.The Spot, on Burnaby Street, was established in 1945 and has been owned by Thomas “Ted” Powell since 1971.The eatery closed in mid-March because of restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, however in July, Mr Powell said he intended to reopen the restaurant. At the time he could not give a target date for the reopening and said there were several issues to deal with because of the sm
The Spot restaurant for sale | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business Read More
Bernews / News

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 […]

(Click to read the full article)
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More Read More
News / TNN

OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, ment…

OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, mentioned “David Burt” or the “PLP” 22 times in just 20 pages. That’s more than one mention per page. In contrast, the PLP’s 40-page manifesto mentioned the “OBA” just two times. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928013742
OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, ment… Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Firefighters tackle brush fire | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Fire crews put out a small brush fire this afternoon.A fire service spokesman said: “The fire service responded with appliances from the Hamilton Station, the Port Royal Station and a total of nine firefighters.”The incident happened in the Hillview area of Warwick at 2.55pm.The spokesman said: “Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire.”The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
Firefighters tackle brush fire | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Police drugs investigation | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police have launched an investigation after a substance believed to be drugs was found at a venue in Hamilton over the weekend, it was revealed tonight.A police spokesman said that officers went to an establishment on Front Street to carry out a liquor licence check. He added: “While there, the officers acted on information that illegal drugs were being used on the premises. “Officers subsequently found individuals in possession of a white powdery substance believed to be a controlle
Police drugs investigation | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
Bernews / 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 […]

(Click to read the full article)
Retail Sales Decreased 15% In May 2020 Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Retail sales fall 15% in May | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Retail sales volume in May was down 15 per cent year-on-year. The drop largely reflected the impact of Covid-19 safety restrictions that month, which included curfew hours and kerbside pick up sales for some businesses.In value terms, retail sales fell 13.9 per cent to an estimated $86.4 millionWayne Furbert, Minister for the Cabinet Office, said: “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3 per cent in May, the overall volume of local retail sales decreased 15 p
Retail sales fall 15% in May | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business Read More
Bernews / News

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. […]

(Click to read the full article)
Dudley Eve Rescheduled For Wednesday Read More
Bernews / News

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 […]

(Click to read the full article)
Mirrors Art & Digital Competition Prize-Giving Read More
Bernews / News

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 […]

(Click to read the full article)
OBA: ‘The Loan Agreement Was Not So Savvy’ Read More
News / TNN

4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident…

4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident on Front Street last night, as it is believed 4 women were arrested for being in possession of illegal drugs, namely cocaine, inside of the Docksides’s Pub and Restaurant last night. It is understood that all of these women are guest workers. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927201047
4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident… Read More
Government / News

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. 

MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING Read More
Bernews / News

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 […]

(Click to read the full article)
2021 NatWest Island Games Postponed Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Pupils win prizes for artwork | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

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 Ma
Pupils win prizes for artwork | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Town get off to flying start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Dandy Town 2 Devonshire Cougars 0Dandy Town beat Devonshire Cougars to seal the first three points in the season-opener at Goose Gosling Field last night courtesy of second-half goals by Azendae Furbert and David Blankendal.”It was a good game,” said Kwame Steede, the Town coach and former Cougars player. “It was a time of moments. They had theirs but didn’t capitalise and hen we had ours, we done things with it.”Also, our goalkeeper played well and pulled o
Town get off to flying start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Butterfield storms to second | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Tyler Butterfield produced a storming run to clinch a place on the podium, finishing second at the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel in Mexico today.Butterfield was highlighted as one of the pre-race favourites along with Matt Hanson and Sam Long but all found themselves well behind Mexican pair Irving Perez Pineda and Joaquin Pereda exiting out of the water.By the 55-kilometre point of the bike ride Long had seized control, with Jackson Laundry and Hanson about two-minutes down. At the end of th
Butterfield storms to second | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport Read More
News / TNN

LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf…

LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf of Leah Scott, the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the upcoming General Election being held on 1 October 2020. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927161534
LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf… Read More