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Apex Group Ltd has appointed Ross Webber as its managing director in Bermuda.Mr Webber, a Bermudian, is a former chief executive officer of the Bermuda Business Development Agency, and spent five years on the BDA board.Most recently, he was principal of management consultancy BDSbermuda, and a director of wealth management firm Peregrine & Black Limited.Apex is a global financial services provider that was established in 2003, in Bermuda, and has since grown to 45 offices worldwi

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POLICE CONFIRMING FIREARM DISCOVERY This Just In At around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd October, a member of the pub…

October 6, 2020

POLICE CONFIRMING FIREARM DISCOVERY This Just In At around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, 3rd October, a member of the public contacted police to report the discovery of a firearm near a private dock in the area of Harbour Road in Warwick. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201006154711

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Ascendant profits rise even as revenue falls | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

October 6, 2020

Ascendant Group’s profits rose in the first half of the year even as electricity sales fell.Core earnings from operations, before corporate expenses, were $8.7 million compared to $7.5 million for the same period in 2019. Total revenue dipped by $15.9 million during the January-to-June period to $91.28 million, compared to $107.18 million a year earlier.Ascendant is the parent company of power utility Belco, whose earnings for the six-month period jumped by $2.8 million.This w

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LOM Share Repurchases For September 2020

October 6, 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced share repurchases for September 2020. The filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited has announced that the Company purchased a total of 33,800 shares at an average price of $2.80 for cancellation during September 2020, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the BSX Listing Regulations. […]

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Officers Recover Items Dropped By Suspects

October 6, 2020

Police officers on patrol in Pembroke observed three males wearing face masks and dressed in dark clothing near the RUBIS service station, and while the three suspects all ran away, officers recovered several items they dropped which are believed to have been taken from the service station. A police spokesperson said, “At around 02:15 this […]

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Male Injured In Stabbing Incident In Dockyard

October 6, 2020

A male was stabbed early this morning [Oct 6] in Dockyard, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 2:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, 6th October, police received reports of a stabbing incident inside the Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys. “Upon arrival, officers observed a male lying on his back at the entrance to Snorkel […]

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Break-in at Pembroke gas station | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

Police launched an investigation after three men dropped items and ran away from officers early this morning.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that officers on patrol were travelling west on St John’s Road in Pembroke when they saw three men near the Rubis service station.The men wore face masks and dark clothes when they were seen at about 2.15am.The spokesman said: “Upon seeing the officers, the three males ran off along Pembroke Park Lane and escaped. “However, office

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Streamlined airport arrival starts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

A pilot programme to fast-track travellers arriving at the airport is to be launched today by the Department of Immigration.The introduction of automated electronic clearing gates, or e-Gates, in the Immigration Arrivals Hall at LF Wade International Airport, is part of the department’s new border control system.A government spokesman said the pilot will at first be used for Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians, deemed children, permanent residents, and children in either of the categories who

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Man stabbed near Snorkel Park | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

A man was stabbed in the chest in the Dockyard area of Sandys early this morning, police said.Officers were called to the incident shortly before 2am.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “Upon arrival officers observed a male lying on his back at the entrance to Snorkel Park and bleeding from stab wound to his chest.”He added that the victim was conscious and breathing.The man was taken by ambulance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injury was not

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Harvey Cooper Award Offering Cash Prizes

October 6, 2020

Cash prizes are being offered to the winners of the Harvey Cooper Award, as the island-wide student art competition makes changes in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Margot Harvey, who organizes the competition along with Travis Cooper, said, “Instead of money toward classes, tuition, and school supplies, the first, second, and third place finishers, […]

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BHS Announce 2019/2020 International Grades

October 6, 2020

The Bermuda High School [BHS] announced the results of its 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma and I/GCSE cohort. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced the results of its 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma and I/GCSE cohort. Due to COVID-19, no students were able to sit their final exams. The final grades in IB and […]

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Everest Re: Public Offering Of $1B Senior Notes

October 6, 2020

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced the pricing of an offering of $1 billion senior notes. A spokesperson said, “Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. priced a registered public offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2050 of Holdings “Holdings anticipates that the […]

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Automated Electronic Clearing Gates At Airport

October 6, 2020

The Department of Immigration will introduce automated electronic clearing gates, also known as e-Gates, in the Immigration Arrivals Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “In preparation, the Department will launch a pilot of the e-Gates at the L.F. Wade Terminal starting today Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. “The pilot will initially be extended to persons in the following […]

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Ball Hockey: Outback & Spine And Sport Win

October 6, 2020

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association’s fall season recently continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a doubleheader that produced 15 goals on the night. Liberty Mutual Insurance 3 – Outback 4 Outback edged Liberty Mutual Insurance 4 – 3 with an exciting shootout goal. This game started at a fast pace with five goals in […]

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Review: “The Soul Family Revue” Performance

October 6, 2020

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, October 3, The Soul Family Revue held a command performance on the West End Sailboat Club’s beautiful oceanside terrace under a full moon and before a mature audience of eager, well-dressed and Covid-19 abiding fans. From the time we were warmly greeted by host Judy Butterfield, it was obvious […]

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ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED RECEIVES REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL This Just In A spokesperson for Ascendant Group Limited…

October 6, 2020

ASCENDANT GROUP LIMITED RECEIVES REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL This Just In A spokesperson for Ascendant Group Limited (“Ascendant”) stated that Ascendant has received approval from the Regulatory Authority (“RA”) for the change in control of Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited as a necessary step to complete the sale of Ascendant to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“Algonquin”). The sale remains subject to the receipt of further approvals. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201006110950

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Ministry: 12 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

October 6, 2020

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 6] with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]

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Rawlins rewarded with new Sussex contract | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

October 6, 2020

Delray Rawlins has been rewarded for another productive season with both bat and ball after having his stint at Sussex County Cricket Club extended.The club announced that the Bermuda all-rounder is among a trio of players, including George Garton and Tom Haines, who have signed contract extensions of unspecified length.”It’s nice to sign for a couple more years, and they are some big years ahead for me,” Rawlins told The Royal Gazette last night.”I’ll be working h

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Cruise lines add more cancellations | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

October 6, 2020

Major cruise ship operators that sail to Bermuda have extended the suspension of fleet voyages into November and December, and some sailings have been pushed back until April.Cruise ship companies around the world stopped cruise operations in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and many have not resumed voyages.Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, yesterday said it is extending a halt on its cruise operat

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Anger as Argus to shift more than a dozen jobs abroad | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

An insurance firm was accused yesterday of outsourcing jobs from Bermuda to Canada.It was claimed Argus Group plans to shift between 15 and 20 jobs to One Team Health, a Toronto-based third-party overseas care administration firm it bought last year.Argus staff claimed the company had been moving health and life insurance jobs over to Canada for more than a year.One Team Health was said to be benefiting from the jobs moving overseas with a “skeleton staff” left on the island.T

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Activists welcome ‘revenge porn’ changes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

Campaigners for victims of sex abuse have backed a move to amend the Criminal Code to target “revenge porn”.Elaine Butterfield, the executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre, said that a law that tackled sexual harassment where compromising photographs or videos are posted online would help “bring Bermuda’s legislation into the modern era”.She added: “The law has to align with the times, if not people fall through the cracks and will not receive the assistance and support they requi

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Shell lubricants available again | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

October 6, 2020

The Shell Lubricants brand is back in Bermuda after AMT Supplies Ltd was granted a licence to distribute the range of lubricants, greases and oils in Bermuda.The products have not been available during a “brief distribution hiatus”, according to Pembroke-based AMT Supplies, which has secured the island distribution licence through Massey Machinery, which is the distributor of Shell Lubricants across the Caribbean region.Joseph Vieira, president of AMT Supplies, said: “We are proud to have b

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month launched | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

The wife of the Premier appealed yesterday to the public to back Breast Cancer Awareness Month, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.Kristin Burt, the patron of the event, said this year’s theme of “I Believe in Pink”, was inspired by the late Audrey Hepburn, a British Hollywood star and humanitarian. Ms Burt said: “We have experienced, and continue to experience, the effects of Covid-19 on our daily lives. We have witnessed the Black Lives Matter movement abroad and, here at home, we lifted our v

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Eve aims high with Spennymoor | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

October 6, 2020

Dale Eve has warned Spennymoor Town are hungry for promotion glory ahead of the new Vanarama National League North campaign.After an enforced absence because of the Covid-19 crisis, the various Vanarama National leagues, featuring several Bermudians, finally returned this week with Eve’s Spennymoor Town, Justin Donawa’s Darlington and Keziah Martin’s Kidderminster Harriers kicking off their seasons in the North League today.While all will be aspiring towards promotion, Spennymoor have added

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Rabain leads praise for island’s teachers | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

The Bermuda Union of Teachers praised the profession yesterday for its hard work in the face of Covid-19 in a video created to mark World Teachers Day.The video, presented to Education International – a global organisation made up of teaching unions – for a 24-hour virtual celebration, highlighted the hard work of teachers at a difficult time.Nishanthi Bailey, the BUT president, said in the video: “Over the past

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Conservatives not alone in hating antiracism workshops | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

October 6, 2020

Last month, the White House issued an executive order to “combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating” in the Federal Government. It was referring, ironically, to the kind of discourse that supposedly plays out in antiracism and diversity workshops that have seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly since the last presidential election. For the present White House administration, these trainings and the ideology that supposedly undergirds many of them are anathema

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Driver’s appeal of conviction dismissed | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 6, 2020

An attempt to overturn a conviction for refusal of a breath test has been rejected by the Supreme Court.Safiyah Talbot claimed that she had told officers she would take the test after she had spoken to her lawyer. But Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams said Talbot’s request for legal advice did not diminish the unlawfulness of her refusal to provide a breath sample.Mrs Justice Subair Williams said: “This is the same logic which would apply to the commission of any other traffic offence.

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Shell Lubricants Available Again In Bermuda

October 6, 2020

AMT Supplies Ltd has announced that they will be bringing back Shell lubricants, greases, and oils to Bermuda following approval by Massy Ma-chinery. A spokesperson said, “The popular line of Shell lubricants, greases and oils, which Bermudian residents and commercial operators have used in their vehicles and equipment for decades are once again available locally. […]

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BEDC Seeking Female Chefs & Restaurateurs

October 6, 2020

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is seeking female chefs & restaurateurs to cater breakfast, lunch, and snack boxes for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Monday, November 19th. Please email couterbridge@bedc.bm to express your interest. Related Stories Beau Rivage Restaurant To Permanently Close Little Venice Group Resumes Normal Hours BEDC: Rent Your Commercial Kitchen […]

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BF&M Share Repurchases For September 2020

October 6, 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of September 2020 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual Project Action’s Bus Back On The Road Photos & Video: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk […]

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One Communications Share Repurchase

October 6, 2020

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14(2)(i), on 01 October 2020, 210,652 shares were repurchased at an average price of $3.90 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share […]

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Appleby Offices Recognised In IFLR1000 Guide

October 6, 2020

Appleby’s offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and the Seychelles, have all achieved either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 ranking in the 2020 IFLR1000 guide. A spokesperson said, “Nine of Appleby’s offices have achieved Tier 1 and Tier 2 status in the latest […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 5 2020

October 6, 2020

October 5 saw 185,125 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $615,600.00 BD. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 6.3% at $23.50 per share, while another 175,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.2% at $2.79 per share. 6,000 shares were traded by […]

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Launch of Automated Electronic Clearing Gates Pilot Programme

October 6, 2020

The public is advised that the Department of Immigration will introduce automated electronic clearing gates, also known as e-Gates, in the Immigration Arrivals Hall.

In preparation, the Department will launch a pilot of the e-Gates at the L.F. Wade Terminal starting tomorrow Tuesday, October 6^th, 2020.

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EDUCATION MINISTRY HONOURS EDUCATORS ON WORLD TEACHERS DAY This Just In … Today marks the start of World Teachers’ A…

October 5, 2020

EDUCATION MINISTRY HONOURS EDUCATORS ON WORLD TEACHERS DAY This Just In … Today marks the start of World Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and this afternoon the Ministry of Education hosted a special ceremony at City Hall to recognize all teachers in Bermuda. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005225825See More

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World Teachers Week Proclamation Made by the Mayor of the City of Hamilton Bermuda

October 5, 2020

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes all teachers in Bermuda’s public and private schools; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes the unquestionable dedication and exceptional commitment of teachers; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes teachers for the quality education experience they provide for students; and

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COVID-19 Update – 5 October

October 5, 2020

Today there were 1196 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 2 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.

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Ministry Honours Educators on World Teachers’ Day

October 5, 2020

Today marks the start of World Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and this afternoon the Ministry of Education hosted a special ceremony at City Hall to recognize all teachers in Bermuda. The City of Hamilton Town Crier, Ed Christopher opened the ceremony and speakers gave tributes and remarks led by Mayor of Hamilton, Charles R. Gosling, JP, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP and Nishanthi Bailey, and music performances by Cedarbridge Academy student, Shardae Lee and former student Tosha Codrington.

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Norwegian Extends Suspension Of Cruises

October 5, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 5] announced an extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages to include all voyages embarking between November 1 through November 30, 2020 for its three cruise brands. The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. [NCLH], a leading global cruise company which operates the […]

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Bus Operator Mask Use Guidance Modified

October 5, 2020

The Ministry of Health has modified the guidance on mask use for bus operators, stating that they are now allowed to remove their face mask when driving only, and this change applies to bus operators only. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] can confirm that the Ministry of Health has modified […]

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Covid-19: 1196 Test Results, None Were Positive

October 5, 2020

There were 1196 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so Bermuda has had a total of 181 confirmed positive cases to date, with two of the cases being active A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1196 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. […]

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Butterfield shares surge 6.3% on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

October 5, 2020

Shares of Butterfield Bank gained 6.3 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading.Butterfield gained $1.40 to close on $23.50 on the trading of 300 shares. The bank’s US-listed shares also climbed sharply on the New York Stock Exchange, jumping $1.03, or 4.39 per cent to close on $24.50 as 157,505 shares changed hands.Two stocks besides Butterfield gained ground as The Royal Gazette/BSX Index climbed 61.71 points, or 3.63 per cent, to close on 1,759.85.Argus Group Holdings added six c

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday October 6

October 5, 2020

Tuesday, October 6 is expected to see early showers and cloud will give way to a brighter day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will […]

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Three Separate Road Collisions On Weekend

October 5, 2020

There was a collision involving two motorbikes on the Causeway on Sunday [Oct 4] and on Saturday [Oct 3] there was a crash involving a motorcycle and a parked truck in St. Georges as well as a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Smiths. Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “Shortly before 8:45 p.m. […]

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ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS KEEP POLICE BUSY OVER THE WEEKEND This Just In Shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, 4th October…

October 5, 2020

ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISIONS KEEP POLICE BUSY OVER THE WEEKEND This Just In Shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, 4th October, Police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving two motorbikes on The Causeway, St. Georges. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005204325

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 5 2020

October 5, 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 5] include notification about the Court of Appeal. November 2020 Session of the Bermuda Court of Appeal Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0893/2020 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication date: 05 October 2020 Notice Is Hereby Given that the […]

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Privacy Commissioner Highlights Cybersecurity

October 5, 2020

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has established a dedicated web page that people can visit to learn about basic cybersecurity concepts and tips, with updates to be provided daily throughout October. Privacy Commissioner Alexander White said, “You may know that October is generally called Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “My office has established a […]

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Police warning after spate of crashes | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

October 5, 2020

Police today warned road users to be safe on the roads after a spate of crashes traffic over the weekend.Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said that four motorcyclists had been taken to the King Edward Memorial Hospital with “serious but non life-threatening” injuries after three incidents.He added: “It would be inappropriate to comment on these collisions as they remain under investigation at this time. “However, I once again appeal to motorists and other road users, to

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Results: ShotoCup Hold First Martial Arts Event

October 5, 2020

ShotoCup — a newly formed martial arts company — held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. A spokesperson said, “A newly form martial arts [romotional company ShotoCup held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. The event was host to the island’s local karate […]

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Digicel Bermuda earns Ookla®️ Speedtest AwardsTM for Fastest Internet Provider This Just In … Digicel Bermuda was de…

October 5, 2020

Digicel Bermuda earns Ookla®️ Speedtest AwardsTM for Fastest Internet Provider This Just In … Digicel Bermuda was designated Fastest Internet Provider in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards, making it the go-to place for a superior internet experience. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201005174510See More