Best remembered during UK’s Black History Month
A Bermudian football pioneer and two former teammates are to be recognised for making English sporting history nearly 50 years ago. Clyde Best and West Ham United colleagues Clive Charles and Ade Coke…
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Commissiong “Resignation” Is Positive Outcome
| Social Justice Bermuda said that “while it is clear” Rolfe Commissiong “should never have been appointed, we see his resignation as a positive outcome.” This follows after Mr Commissiong ostensibly “resigned” from Cabinet this weekend, with the Premier also advising the Governor to revoke his appointment to the Senate. The appointment of the former MP, […]
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Tennis: Daniel Phillips Wins Tournament In UK
| Daniel Phillips, who recently relocated to the UK, picked up a win in his first LTA Grade 3 Open Tournament. Phillips, playing in the final, took on the tournament’s number three seed, and they battled in a marathon three set battle. Phillips won the first set 4-2, but fell in the second set by the […]
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Bermuda Triangle Championships On Oct 24
| Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is getting set to host the Bermuda Triangle Championships on Saturday, October 24. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda is hosting an online tournament, the Bermuda Triangle Championships. It will take place on October 24. “This is open to all martial artists, no matter what style you practice. There will […]
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Taste Of Bermuda Was ‘A Delicious Success’
| The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience this past weekend attracted foodie film buffs and their families into Par-la-Ville car park for a unique and tasty outing for both kids and parents. City of Hamilton Director of Marketing and Communications, Jessica Astwood, said of the event, “We’re absolutely thrilled by the turnout […]
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Football: BBC Sports Highlights Clyde Best
| Bermudian football legend Clyde Best was highlighted this past weekend on BBC Sports programme Football Focus, with the associated story calling him “the most prominent black player in English football.” The BBC Sports story said, “Harry Redknapp tells the story of Clyde Best, a teenager from Bermuda who joined West Ham in the 1960s and […]
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Column: Covid-19 Risk For Those With Diabetes
| [Column written by Dr Janaki Vakharia] Bermuda has a high incidence of diabetes, particularly of Type 2 diabetes, which can develop later in life. The Bermuda Diabetes Association with the Ministry of Health estimated in a 2014 survey that 12 percent of the population were living with both types of diabetes, and they believed that […]
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FA Cup Preliminary & Premier Division Results
| Footy Kings, Vasco, Young Men Social Club, Hamilton Parish, Devonshire Cougars, North Village Rams, St. George’s Colts, and Robin Hood all claimed victories in this weekend’s FA Challenge Cup preliminary round & Premier Division. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round: St. David’s 2 – Footy Kings 5 At Bernard’s Park, Corona League outfit Footy Kings defeated […]
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Jamie Madison Release New Fall/Winter Jackets
| Jamie Madison Collection is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. A spokesperson said, “Local designer, Jamie Madison Collection, is releasing their new line of jackets for the fall/winter season. This year has refocused many of us to consider the most important things in life and at Jamie Madison we wanted to […]
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Flag Football: Punishers & Black Shark$ Win
| The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem school field, with 164 points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-muda Misfits went down 56 – 12 to the Punishers. The Player of the Game for Beer-muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 2 passing touchdowns. The Player of the game for […]
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Swimming: 2020 Round The Sound Results
| Edouard Von Herberstein and Eileen Mullowney were crowned the 2020 Round the Sound 10k Male and Female Champions. Von Herberstein clocked a winning time of 2:23:23, with Mullowney finishing third overall crossing the line in a time of 2:26:47. Joe Rhyne and Kristin Gary are the 6K Swim Male and Female Champions, Rhyne was clocked […]
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AgraLiving Set To Host Farming Workshops
| The AgraLiving Institute will be hosting the ‘Sustainable Farming Workshop 101′ on October 17 and October 24, with topics including “growing soil fertility, composting, and raising seedlings successfully, as well as how to create your own garden plan using seasonal local crops to get the most out of your space.” A spokesperson said, “Have you […]
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CrossTower crypto exchange receives licence
CrossTower, a new exchange operator, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority under the Digital Asset Business Act. The company has a Class M licence, making it one of the first ma…
CrossTower Granted DABA Business License
| CrossTower announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under the Digital Asset Business Act [DABA]. A spokesperson said, “CrossTower, a new exchange operator founded by capital markets veterans on a mission to mainstream digital asset investing and trading, today announced that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has granted it a license under […]
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BNAA Belated Track Series Continues
| The 2020 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s Belated Track Series continued at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond won the Under 17 Girls Javelin Throw with a top toss of 35.92m or 117 feet 10 inches, while Kesay Bell was second throwing 29.62m or 97 feet 2 inches. Dage Minors won the 800 Meter Run Open […]
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Leseur ruled out of qualifier
Kenny Leseur has been ruled out of the local qualifying event for the PGA Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. Family sources have confirmed that the promising player is unavailable because…
Hood maintain perfect record
Robin Hood 2 Somerset Trojans 0 Robin Hood maintained their perfect start to the Premier Division season with a hard-fought victory over Somerset Trojans at Goose Gosling Field today. First-half …
Lowe blow keeps X-Roads pointless
Dandy Town 1 X-Roads 0 Dandy Town are now two for two in league action after a second-half strike from Oneko Lowe saw off X-Roads on Saturday night. Coach Kwame Steede was delighted to see his te…
Simons double rescues Village
North Village 2 Devonshire Colts 1 North Village made it three wins from three matches after two goals from frontman Rai Simons early in the second half wiped out Devonshire Colts’ first-half lea…
New Soldiers Start Regiment Recruit Camp
| The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers today [Oct 11] began their military careers with the start of Recruit Camp. A total of 36 rookies arrived at Warwick Camp to start two weeks of training designed to prepare them for life as a soldier. Private Tre Jones-Francis, 20, from Smith’s, said: “I joined for a new […]
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Timeline: 5 Centuries Of Black History In Bermuda
| Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has released an online publication — Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries — which provides a comprehensive overview that aims to “provide people with a greater understanding and perspective.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is excited to announce the online publication of Black History […]
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Commissiong axed from Senate and Cabinet roles
Under fire new senator and Cabinet member Rolfe Commissiong was sacked by the Premier today after just two days in the posts. Rolfe Commissiong was appointed the Senate leader and community affairs an…
Weather Forecast For Monday October 12
| Monday, October 12 is expected to see cloudy skies, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 6:49pm. […]
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Mixed fortunes for Bermuda internationals
It proved an afternoon of mixed fortunes for Bermuda’s players across the Vanarama National Leagues on Saturday. Milan Butterfield’s Chesterfield bounced back from a disappointing defeat to Hartlepool…
Lewis helps guide Charleston into play-off semi-finals
Zeiko Lewis’s Charleston Battery are headed to the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the USL Championship Play-offs. Lewis and his team-mates were forced to go to extra-time before finally edging host…
Wainwright leaves Durham for league rivals
D’Andre Wainwright has parted ways with struggling Durham FC. The former Bermuda Under-20 striker has officially signed with Durham’s Northern League Division Two rivals Billingham Synthonia FC. The m…
BNAA Cross Country Astwood Park Results
| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season continued with the second race of the season. Following the event two weeks ago at the Arboretum, the race day moved to a challenging course around Astwood Park. The Men’s Open Division 3 Mile race was won by Frederick Slemeck who crossed the line in a […]
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Photos & Video: Da’Khari Love Releases Album
| [Written by Don Burgess] Fans and friends of Da’Khari Love helped him celebrate the release of his debut album Renaissance on Friday night [October 9] at the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess. The event was emceed by Ada with JoJo as the DJ for the night. Mr Love, also known as N’Kosi Hollis, said […]
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Arch Capital To Acquire Watford Holdings
| Arch Capital Group and Watford Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement under which Arch will acquire all the common shares of Watford in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $622 million. A spokesperson said, “Following closing, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2021, Watford will continue to operate as a […]
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BPS Reiterate Appeal To Find Dillon-Burgess
| The Bermuda Police Service is continuing to appeal for information to help locate Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. The police have previously said that the disappearance of Ms. Dillon Burgess — a mother of one who has been missing since April 2020 — “is being treated as a suspected case of murder.” The BPS said, “It’s been just about […]
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HEALTH MINISTRY ADVISORY, FLU SHOT VACCINE FOR 2020/2021 SEASON This Just In … The Ministry of Health would like to…
HEALTH MINISTRY ADVISORY, FLU SHOT VACCINE FOR 2020/2021 SEASON This Just In … The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that, commencing 14th October, the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot (for both adults and children). Persons over the age of 65 years will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free-of-charge. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201011104212See More
Bermuda Gold Point Archery League Results
| Archers took to the line for the latest round of the Bermuda Gold Point Archery League season in 75-degree temperatures with winds from the east northeast at 9 mph. Achieving a personal best was Robin Selley with a score of 504 at 30 meters, Jaydon Roberts scored a 600 at 60 meters, while Alleyne Weeks […]
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Video: Sunday Oct 11th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Flora Duffy won the Arzachena World Cup in Italy and AXA XL won Bermuda Insurer of the Year were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In […]
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Sompo International To Offer D&O Insurance
| Sompo International Holdings Ltd. announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced a new Directors and Officers Liability [D&O] insurance policy form for publicly traded companies. Supported by a […]
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COVID-19 Update – 10 October
Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 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 170 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.
Resignation From The Cabinet
The following statement is from Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP.
On Thursday I presented a team that would be responsible for delivering on the unprecedented mandate of trust received from the people of Bermuda on October 1st. One of the appointments made on that day has generated some significant concern, concerns which I must equally now share.
ROLFE COMMISSIONG RESIGNS FROM CABINET AFTER PUBLIC OUTCRY This Just In On Thursday I presented a team that would…
ROLFE COMMISSIONG RESIGNS FROM CABINET AFTER PUBLIC OUTCRY This Just In On Thursday I presented a team that would be responsible for delivering on the unprecedented mandate of trust received from the people of Bermuda on October 1st. One of the appointments made on that day has generated some significant concern, concerns which I must equally now share. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201010214508
Commissiong fired from Cabinet
Under fire new senator and Cabinet member Rolfe Commissiong was fired by the Premier today after just two days in the posts. Rolfe Commissiong, appointed the Senate leader and community affairs and sp…
MINISTER WAYNE FURBERT OPENS WORLD POST DAY BERMUDA FESTIVITIES This Just In Thank you so much for joining us. Wha…
MINISTER WAYNE FURBERT OPENS WORLD POST DAY BERMUDA FESTIVITIES This Just In Thank you so much for joining us. What an unusual year this has been. For the last 8 months, all of Bermuda has had to readjust how we conduct our lives; reevaluate how we interact with one another; and redefine how we provide services to the people of this country. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201010211553
Rolfe Commissiong No Longer In Cabinet
| [Updating] The Premier has confirmed that he advised “the Governor to revoke the appointment of Rolfe Commissiong as a Senator and have accepted his resignation as a Minister. ” He was initially appointed as the Government Senate Leader and Minister of Community and Sports on October 8th, and his appointment has been widely criticized. It […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday October 11
| Sunday, October 11 is expected to see rather cloudy start with some sunshine developing later, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am […]
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Covid-19: 731 Test Results, None Were Positive
| There were 731 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 184, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 184 […]
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Covid-19: No new cases
A total of 731 coronavirus tests came back clear today, the health ministry said. The news meant that the number of confirmed cases remained at 184.A total of five cases are active and are being monit…
BPS COMMISSIONER ISSUE FRESH APPEAL FOR MISSING CHAVELLE DILLON-BURGESS This Just In It’s been just about six months s…
BPS COMMISSIONER ISSUE FRESH APPEAL FOR MISSING CHAVELLE DILLON-BURGESS This Just In It’s been just about six months since Chavelle was last seen. Six months since her son was held by his mother. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201010190609
Jobs go at Markel
Markel Corporation has closed its property-catastrophe reinsurance unit, impacting a team of about 25 people in Bermuda, The Royal Gazette understands. Some of the impacted staff have been offered jo…
NEW TRANSPORT MINISTER LAWRENCE SCOTT EXCITED FOR THE CHALLENGE This Just In TNN’s Trevor Lindsay spoke with New Trans…
NEW TRANSPORT MINISTER LAWRENCE SCOTT EXCITED FOR THE CHALLENGE This Just In TNN’s Trevor Lindsay spoke with New Transport Minister, Lawrence Scott, on his new appointment at the unveiling of the new Cabinet at Government House on Thursday. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201010172426
Corbishley Chavelle appeal
The police commissioner today made a renewed plea for someone to step forward and tell what they know about the disappearance of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. Stephen Corbishley said: “It’s been just abou…
Duffy storms to second successive gold
Flora Duffy clinched her second successive ITU Triathlon World Cup gold medal after storming to victory in Arzachena, Italy, today. Building on her triumph at the first rescheduled World Cup event, t…
Bermuda Ball Hockey: Outback Defeat Appleby
| Outback scored a goal in each period to secure a 3 – 2 win over Appleby. Outback took a 1 – 0 lead in the first period with a goal off the stick of Jon Talbot. In the second period, Appleby equalized when Ross Rufiange scored, but Outback restored their lead when Kelly Foley scored, […]
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Photos: City Hosts Taste Of Bermuda Event
| The Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience got underway last night [Oct 9] with the social distancing style event hosted by the City of Hamilton featuring food and film screenings. The City previously said, “The event will feature three nights of food, drink, activations and films to take place in the Par-la-Ville Car Park. The […]
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