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Election 2020: PLP pledge on signature schools | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Signature schools will be introduced in the coming school year, the education minister said today.Diallo Rabain said that the Ministry of Education hoped to bring in two specialised schools by next September after “widespread public consultation”.The move is part of a plan to phase out middle schools and replace them with signature schools, which provide secondary school-aged pupils with specialised education on an academic and vocational level.Mr Rabain said: “I want to remind all t
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Bacardi Tournament to finally go ahead | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Columnists

Fingers crossed, there will finally be a major fishing tournament this weekend. After massive rescheduling and a pair of postponements, the Bacardi Angling Tournament is slated for tomorrow. Hooray!Recognising that the twenty-odd original entrants will have made changes including removing their craft from the water in advance of the storms and, simply, some individual’s availability will also have changed; the organisers have seen fit to open the tournament up to pretty much anyone who want
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Paget make dramatic U-turn on league return | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

First Division side Paget dropped a bombshell yesterday when they confirmed to the Bermuda Football Association that their return to the football league would not be happening due to a lack of player commitment. Paget, who dropped out after being relegated two seasons ago, were pencilled in for an immediate return after sitting out last season. However, the BFA confirmed in an e-mail yesterday evening that the club would not be returning after all. “The president of Paget Football
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Singh reprimanded over forfeited match | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Kristian Singh, the Cleveland County Cricket Club captain, has been reprimanded for breaching the Bermuda Cricket Board’s Code of Conduct.Singh received a warning for a Level 1 offence stemming from his team’s controversial First Division Twenty20 match against Western Stars at White Hill Field on August 23.Cleveland ultimately forfeited the match that was halted after a heated row involving their supporters and one of the club’s own players flared up and threatened to escalate.The B
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Police release footage of suspected sex offender | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police have released two photos in relation to a serious sex assault on a 31-year-old woman and asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.The photos, which show the suspect on a motorcycle, were taken by a CCTV camera at the junction of Par-la-Ville Road and Front Street at 6.30am on Sunday.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said: “We believe someone in the community may recognise the person on this bike, whether they saw them that same morning, or because they know them p
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Election 2020: West End regeneration urged | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Government has turned a blind eye to the West End, many residents have claimed.Voters in the four Sandys constituencies appealed to election candidates to look at the crumbing buildings in the area and the lack of community-building work if they won office.Larry Hunt, 71, said that many roads and buildings in Sandys, such as Clyde Best Lane, named after the man who broke records and racial barriers for black footballers in Britain, had suffered from neglect.He added: “For someone
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Message in a bottle: from St Lucia to Flatts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A man enjoying a lunch break on a dock was stunned to find a message in a bottle sent more than four years ago.Robert O’Connor said the letter inside was written in Swiss German and included a Swiss e-mail address, but appeared to have been thrown into the water in St Lucia.Mr O’Connor said: “The date on it says March 29, 2016, so it’s been floating for four years. Underneath that, it says St Lucia.”I never imagined something like this would happen. It was completely unexpected. We w
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Election 2020: Thomas Palacio quits FDM | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A founding member of the Free Democratic Movement has resigned from the group and will not be a candidate in the General Election.Kae Thomas Palacio announced the move yesterday.A press release said: “Kae Thomas Palacio has resigned as a founder and member of the Free Democratic Movement, and has withdrawn her candidature from the upcoming General Election in C31 Southampton West Central. “She extends her best wishes to the FDM in the upcoming election.”It left Ben Smith, of t
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On borrowed time … | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

David Burt, the Premier, has acted again with some speed to try to close off criticism of the loss of $800,000 of taxpayers’ money after it was lent to a business to establish a recording studio in Dockyard. As is often the case, Mr Burt’s apology ended up being partial. He took the opportunity to jab at the One Bermuda Alliance for the America’s Cup, technical officers who reviewed the loan and this newspaper for reviving this scandal after it was first reported on a year ago. But he does
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Meals on Wheels appeals for help | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The continuing fallout from the Covid-19 crisis has left one of the island’s top charities in need of help.Managers of Meals on Wheels, which relies on an army of volunteers to cook and deliver food, said it urgently required 25 new people to step up and help.Older volunteers have been unable to pitch in because of risks from the coronavirus pandemic.Their replacements are now going back to work, leaving a dire shortage of kitchen staff and the drivers who deliver meals.For 77
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting September 26

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 26th. On Saturday the Anne Sofie general cargo ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Vanquish […]

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Charity cruise for cancer relief | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A charity cruise for a cancer charity is to set sail on Sunday.VaVa Entertainment has organised the Pink Party Cruise to benefit cancer charity Pals. The event was created in honour of Reneé M Carter, a cancer charity founder and Eddie Minors, as well as others who have died from cancer or who are suffering from the disease.The New Unit band will perform on board and soul singer Sheila Smith will direct the Freedom Singers.Jesse Seymour, a former Bermuda Idol, will also be on
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Kiwon Waldron Continues Competing In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron recently continued competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic in Indiana. During the Indiana Breeders Stakes Race 2-Year-Old Colt Trot Qualifier, Waldron – in the bike of Ima Gonna GetYou – clocked the fastest time of 1:17.2. Waldron and Ima Gonna GetYou next took to the track for the final […]

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FDM anti-mask stance attacked | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Deputy Premier Walter Roban has branded the Free Democratic Movement’s anti-mask stance as “dangerous”.He was speaking after Marc Bean, the leader of the new political party, rejected scientific advice in an interview and insisted that the use of masks did not help to stop the spread of Covid-19. Mr Roban, however, emphasised that the public should follow medical advice. He said: “All of the experts agree – masks stop the spread of the coronavirus.”The Progressive Labour Party
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ROBAN CALLS FDM PARTY’S ANTI-MASK POSITION DANGEROUS This Just In In an interview today, FDM Leader Marc Bean rejected…

ROBAN CALLS FDM PARTY’S ANTI-MASK POSITION DANGEROUS This Just In In an interview today, FDM Leader Marc Bean rejected the scientific consensus and said that wearing masks does not help to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200925211108
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COVID-19 Update – 25 September

Today there were 344 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.

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The Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Extends Condolences to the Family of Mr. Llewellyn Hollis

The Minister of Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo JP, MP, extended condolences to the family of Mr. Llewellyn Hollis, who passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

“Mr. Hollis was considered one of Bermuda’s finest fishermen who was committed to the ‘arts of the sea’ throughout the course of his life, including making shark-oil barometers, scuba diving, and powerboat racing,” Minister Foggo said. 

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CVD: No Public Debate, Working On A Panel

“We regrettably have to announce that the public debate as we envisaged will not take place,” the CVD said today, with the group said they are “close to agreeing on a format that the three leaders can feel comfortable with” which, as it stands now, would have ”each leader facing a panel.” The statement said, “The group […]

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Photos & Videos: Casa dos Acores Roof Wetting

The roof wetting for the Casa dos Acores Community Centre, located in Admiralty Park, North Shore in Pembroke, was held today. Minister David Burch said, “I am honoured to be here again for the roof wetting of the Casa dos Acores Community Centre, located here in Admiralty Park, North Shore, Pembroke. “Founded on March 10, […]

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Large volume of One shares traded | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

More than half-a-million shares of One Communications Limited were traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.The stock fell 10 cents, or 2.5 per cent, to $3.90, after 555,800 shares changed hands.Argus Group Holdings Ltd was up eight cents, or 3 per cent, at $2.73 after 5,142 shares were exchanged.On the New York Stock Exchange, shares of Butterfield Bank were down 13 cents, or 0.59 per cent, at $21.86.The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was up 0.23 of a point, or 0.01 per cent, at 1,731.
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No new Covid-19 cases on Friday | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Today there were 344 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 th
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Minister Extends Condolences To Hollis Family

The Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo extended condolences to the family of Mr. Llewellyn Hollis, who passed away yesterday at the age of 84. “Mr. Hollis was considered one of Bermuda’s finest fishermen who was committed to the ‘arts of the sea’ throughout the course of his life, including making shark-oil barometers, […]

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Covid-19: 344 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 344 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so Bermuda has 181 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 5 of the cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 344 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had […]

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Football: Paget Withdraw From 2020/21 Season

Paget Football Community Club are withdrawing from the 2020/2021 season “due to lack of players commitment.” A spokesperson said, “Paget Football Community Club has informed the Bermuda Football Association that they are withdrawing from the 2020/2021 season. The President of Paget Football Community Club, Mr. Jaime Ramsay stated that their “executive team have now made […]

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Police: stay away from cliff-side property | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Commissioner of Police urged people to stay away from a house near a cliff damaged during hurricane force weather.Members of the public have walked on to the property to take photographs of the home, which gained attention on social media after the cliff underneath it eroded during Hurricane Teddy.Stephen Corbishley wrote on his Facebook page that the family had asked people to refrain from visiting.Mr Corbishley, who did not reveal the location of the home, said: “I suspect many
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Election 2020: OBA would drop sugar tax | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A One Bermuda Alliance government would remove the sugar tax and help to develop sectors that are particularly attractive to younger people, the party said today.Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, its finance spokeswoman, added that the OBA’s economic framework included tackling immigration policy “to derive more spending and long-term investments in Bermuda”.She said: “The OBA will also pivot Bermuda from its somewhat disconnected approach to development to a more integrated, well informed and resul
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 25 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 25] include large group exemption and notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Appointments National Sports Centre Trustees – Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0868/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 25 September 2020 The Minister of […]

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BPS ISSUE PHOTO FOR THE PUBLIC HELP IDENTIFYING SEX ASSAULT CULPRIT This Just In The Bermuda Police Service is tod…

BPS ISSUE PHOTO FOR THE PUBLIC HELP IDENTIFYING SEX ASSAULT CULPRIT This Just In The Bermuda Police Service is today releasing two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old female, on Sunday 20th September, 2020. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200925201836
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Sept 27: Conversation On Cannabis Legislation

The Social Justice Bermuda Cannabis Reform Taskforce will be hosting a virtual “Conversation on Cannabis Legislation” that will focus on Medicinal Cannabis on Sunday [Sept 27] at 8pm. A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] is a collective of Bermudians who are inspired by the global Black Lives Matter Movement and the way that communities […]

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Police Release Photos Of Sex Assault Suspect

The  police released two images in regards to a serious sexual assault on a 31-year-old woman on Sunday [Sept 20], saying that they “implore anyone who has any information or idea of the identity of this person to make contact with us without delay.” Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service is today […]

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Tributes to fisherman Hollis | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Tributes were paid today to one of Bermuda’s most celebrated fishermen, who died yesterday, aged 84.Llewellyn Hollis, who helped save many lives on rescue missions, was described by the community affairs minister as “a true Bermudian treasure”.Lovitta Foggo said: “Mr Hollis was considered one of Bermuda’s finest fishermen who was committed to the arts of the sea throughout the course of his life, including making shark-oil barometers, scuba diving, and powerboat racing. “In addition
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Video: OBA Press Conference On Economy

The OBA held another press conference this afternoon [Sept 25], with candidates Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Marcus Jones, and Doug De Couto all delivering remarks on the economy. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin’s remarks: Bermuda’s main problem today is its broken economy, clearly evident by massive – and rising – debt, a lack of investor and business confidence, rising cost […]

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Independent Candidate Marilyn Steede For C12

Independent candidate Marilyn Steede for Constituency #12 Devonshire South Central released her roll-out speech for the upcoming 2020 General Election. Ms Steede said, “I, Marilyn Steede have elected to run as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming Parliamentary General Election, for Constituency #12 – Devonshire South Central. Appreciation “First and foremost, I convey a heartfelt […]

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Video: MarketPlace Spotlights Monica’s Bakery

The MarketPlace has released the eighth episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Monica Arruda and Monica’s Bakery. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight is a video series highlighting 8 […]

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Nisha Smith Named 2020 Validus Scholar

Validus Re has announced that Nisha Smith has been named as the 2020 Validus Scholar, while also renewing the scholarship for 2019 winner Halle Teart and awarding additional bursaries to Zahra Wilson and Tamia Place. A spokesperson said, “Validus Re [Validus] an American International Group, Inc. company, today announced the winners of its Validus Scholarship. […]

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Kae Thomas Palacio Resigns From FDM

Kae Thomas Palacio has resigned from the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] and has withdrawn as a candidate in General Election 2020. The Bermuda Broadcasting Company reported, “BBC News has received a press release from Kae Thomas Palacio saying she had, ‘resigned as a founder and member of the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] and has withdrawn […]

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PLP Press Conference: Burt, Rabain, Wade

The PLP held another press conference this morning [Sept 25], with candidates Premier David Burt, Minister Diallo Rabain, and Senator Ianthia Wade all delivering remarks. Premier & Party Leader David Burt’s remarks: Good morning, Welcome to Alaska Hall. To date the Bermuda progressive Labour Party is the only party that has released a comprehensive plan […]

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Alfresco Dining Festival Dinner Hosted At Fort

“A signature dinner staged atop the panoramic ramparts of Fort St Catherine proved a successful highlight of this week’s Alfresco Dining Festival and underscored Bermuda’s ability to stage events in line with current health and safety protocols,” the BTA said, “‘Dinner in White,’ hosted by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, welcomed 64 guests who purchased either […]

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Cannabis discussion on Sunday evening | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Social Justice Bermuda (SJB) is a collective of Bermudians who are inspired by the global Black Lives Matter Movement and the way that communities around the world are standing together to tackle and dismantle oppressive systems of injustice and racism. A SJB task force was formed to address cannabis reform and to advocate for a sensible and regulated cannabis market that is based on restorative justice and empowers those who have been oppressed by historical cannabis prohibition laws.
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OBA hits back over airport | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Progressive Labour Party was accused of “stunning hypocrisy” yesterday for its barrage of abuse of the airport terminal development.The attack by Douglas DeCouto of the One Bermuda Alliance brought a sharp response from the PLP, which criticised the OBA’s transparency record when it was in power between 2012 and 2017.But Mr DeCouto, the OBA candidate for Warwick North Central, said the OBA had released more information on the deal “than any other Government project in history”.He
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CCTV footage of suspected sex offender released | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police have released two photos in relation to a serious sex assault on a 31-year-old woman and asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.The photos, which show the suspect on a motorcycle, were taken by a CCTV camera at the junction of Par La Ville Road and Front Street at 6.30am on Sunday.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said: “We believe someone in the community may recognise the person on this bike, whether they saw them that same morning, or because they know them p
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Election 2020: FDM candidate resigns | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A founding member of the Free Democratic Movement has resigned from the group and will not be a candidate in the General Election.Kae Thomas Palacio announced the move this morning.A press release said: “Kae Thomas Palacio has resigned as a founder and member of the Free Democratic Movement and has withdrawn her candidature from the upcoming General Election in C31 Southampton West Central. “She extends her best wishes to the FDM in the upcoming election. “It leaves Ben Smith
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