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Cougars march on to semis | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Goals were few but the excitement was plenty as Devonshire Cougars advanced to the semi-finals of the Dudley Eve Trophy with a late equaliser in a 1-1- draw against Dandy Town at Goose Gosling Field last night.Somerset Trojans avoided elimination from their group when they beat North Village 1-0 in the opening match.Cougars, who trailed 1-0 from the second minute of the match after an error by goalkeeper Ajai Daniels when, in trying to pass the ball out of his box, only succeeding in giving
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Williams eyeing seventh title | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Ian Williams and Team GAC Pindar will bid for a record seventh world match racing title at the same venue where they savoured their maiden success competing at that level more than a decade ago.The British professional sailing team made a major breakthrough on the World Match Racing Tour after winning the 2006 Argo Group Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour before being crowned as multiple world match racing champions.”I remember winning back in 2006, my first major event win,” Williams told The Ro
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Hard work paying off for Roberts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Jevon Roberts warmed up for the PGA Bermuda Championship local qualifier next month with a sparkling display at Port Royal last weekend.The top amateur shot a tournament low two-under-par 69, which included six birdies, competing for team Yahtzee during the Bermuda Golf Association’s season-opening BGA Team Challenge at the Southampton layout.”Off the tee I was very pleased with how I hit the ball and was able to capitalise on those good tee shots with some good irons into greens and hit th
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Helping children having problems | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Lifestyle

Tahiyyah Ali knew that she was not qualified for the job Intuition was advertising, but it was exactly the one she wanted.Determined, she sent in her résumé with a cover letter pointing out her shortcomings – and waited.As a teacher who had worked with special needs students, what she found most appealing about William Madeiros’s consultancy was that it was designed to help children with a broad range of behavioural challenges and development disabilities.It took a year before she wa
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Fairmont Southampton closure ‘unfortunate and painful’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Hundreds of hotel workers face redundancy because of the closure of a leading Bermudian resort for almost two years.The 18-month shuttering of the Fairmont Southampton hotel for renovations would mean about 750 layoffs, roughly 500 of them Bermudian, and cause “significant hardship for many”, according to Kiaran MacDonald, the general manager.Mr MacDonald said staff were “resigned” to the news, broken at a meeting yesterday, which he said marked “a very sad day for all our colleagues, Fairm
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Persistence pays for teenage sugar-free drink seller | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

When teenager Sari Smith launched a sugar-free drink business in July, things got off to a rough start.The 16-year-old went door-to-door flogging her products, but only one person answered the door and they refused to try her drinks sweetened with monk fruit. “I don’t know if people didn’t want to buy homemade stuff or they were nervous because of Covid-19,” she said. “I didn’t make many sales. It was hot and the sun was horrible. I felt like going home.”Walking around town, things d
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Disqualified drink-driver banned until 2024 | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A man was banned from the roads until 2024 after he was caught drink-driving while disqualified.Juan DeLeon Garcia, 22, from Southampton, pleaded guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit, driving while disqualified and driving without a valid licence on July 31.Magistrates’ Court heard police were on South Road in Devonshire, near the entrance of the Botanical Gardens, at about 10.20pm when they saw Garcia ride a motorcycle east at high speed.They followed Garcia and saw
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OBA LEADER RESPONDS TO PLP PLATFORM This Just In What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a sound policy to…

OBA LEADER RESPONDS TO PLP PLATFORM This Just In What Bermuda needs more than anything right now is a sound policy to stop the economic bleeding. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200924092902
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Emergence Limited Wins International Award

Bermuda-based company, Emergence Limited, was awarded Prophix’s “North American Partner of the Year” during last week’s annual client and partner summit. A spokesperson said, “Whilst the “Future Forward” themed conference had to be held virtually this year, the global Corporate Performance Management [CPM] software company did not disappoint. The day was filled with informative sessions […]

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POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION OF POWER SUPPLY AS BELCO CONTINUES RESTORATION PROCESS This Just In BELCO advised that work cont…

POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION OF POWER SUPPLY AS BELCO CONTINUES RESTORATION PROCESS This Just In BELCO advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200924091222
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COVID-19 Update 23 September

Today there were 858 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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Cannonier: PLP platform ‘smoke and mirrors’ | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance today branded the Progressive Labour Party platform “smoke and mirrors” and built on unaffordable promises.Craig Cannonier said David Burt, the Premier, had attempted to deceive the public.He added: “The Premier’s platform is simply not based on reality. Bermuda, there is an absence of reality with the PLP’s platform. “The sleight of hand has become tired. We see through him. It is all smoke and mirrors.”He said the redevelopment of the F
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PHC keep Chargers at bay | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

PHC and Tuff Dogs delivered contrasting victories in their first-round matches to set up intriguing Evening Cricket League knockout semi-finals at Shelly Bay on Saturday.PHC have drawn defending champions The Associates, while Tuff Dogs will take on league champions Renegades, who ended the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record.With Renegades and The Associates, the league runners-up, drawing first-round byes, PHC held off CV Chargers by ten runs before Tuff Dogs overpowered BCB Academy
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Cleveland and Somerset win youth leagues | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Cleveland County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Club have been crowned the winners of the Bermuda Cricket Board Under-11 Hiscox and Under-14 KPMG Youth Leagues.The participating teams included Warwick Academy, Warwick Workmen’s Club, Somerset and Cleveland in the under-11 league, with games being played at Warwick Academy Field.Warwick Academy, Cleveland, Somerset, Warwick Workmen’s Club, St George’s and a BCB select team from the Under-15 National Academy took part in the under-14 leagu
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Gillespie thrilled by Sussex’s progress | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Jason Gillespie praised his players after Sussex Sharks beat defending champions Essex Eagles by four wickets last weekend to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Vitality Blast. Gillespie said he was “incredibly pleased” after his team reached the last eight of the tournament. After a hectic ten matches in 24 days, Delray Rawlins, the Bermuda all-rounder, and his team-mates now have a ten-day break before taking on Lancashire at home in the quarter-finals next Thursday. Sussex res
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Covid-19: No new cases | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

No new cases of Covid-19 were reported today.The Ministry of Health got back 858 test results and all were clear.Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases.There are five active cases, all monitored by public health officials. None are in hospital.A total of 167 people have recovered, and the death toll remained at nine.The average age of confirmed cases is 56 and the age range is from 9 to 101.The average age for deaths is 74 and the age range is 57 to 9
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Covid-19: 858 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 858 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 181, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 858 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had […]

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Polaris Holding Company Defers Dividend

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Polaris Holding Company Limited announced the deferral of their dividend payment. The filing stated, “Please note that, today, the Directors of Polaris Holding Company Ltd., unanimously resolved to defer payment of a proposed dividend to the shareholders of record as at 25 September 2020, payable on […]

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Butterfield shares tumble 6.1% | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Shares of Butterfield Bank tumbled $1.50, or 6.1 per cent, to $23 after 3,000 traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index.On the New York Stock Exchange, the bank’s shares were down 71 cents, or 3.19 per cent, at $21.55.On the local exchange, shares of Somers Limited fell 50 cents, or 3.7 per cent, to $13 after 2,800 were exchanged. The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was down 70.79 points, or 3.93 per cent, at 1,731.44, while the BSX Index was down 14.67 points, or 1.09 per cent, at 1,335.83.
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STAFF REDUNDANT AS FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON ANNOUNCES CLOSURES This Just In The leadership team at Fairmont Southampton,…

STAFF REDUNDANT AS FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON ANNOUNCES CLOSURES This Just In The leadership team at Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda announced today that effective October 23, 2020, the property will close to undergo a complete upgrade and renovation to elevate and reposition the resort property. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923204022
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Government and the Bermuda Landscapers Association Partner to Employ Landscaping Professionals

The Ministry of Labour is pleased to announce a partnership with the Bermuda Landscapers Association and the launch of a joint employment registration drive for landscaping professionals beginning Thursday, 24 September 2020.  

Those that are encouraged to register include persons who:

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Government & Bermuda Landscapers Association

The Ministry of Labour announced a partnership with the Bermuda Landscapers Association and the launch of a joint employment registration drive for landscaping professionals beginning Thursday [Sept 24]. A Government spokesperson said, “Those that are encouraged to register include persons who: have previous landscaping/gardening experience in a professional/commercial environment; have skills with various gardening techniques, […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 23 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 23] include large group exemptions and notice of intention to construct a controlled plant. Large Group Exemption Select Sites Group Event Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0851/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 23 September 2020 Public Health […]

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Video: Police Press Conference On Assault

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 23] to provide an update regarding the recent sexual assault. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank those members of the public and businesses who have come forward to assist us in the investigation of a serious […]

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Survey highlights pandemic’s business impact | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

About six out of ten local businesses have fully reopened again amid the disruption caused by Covid-19, a Bermuda Chamber of Commerce survey has found.The foot survey carried out between July 29 and August 19 found that 8 per cent, or about 44 businesses, had closed fully, while another one third of businesses had been temporarily closed and were operating on reduced hours.A total of 558 businesses across the island were surveyed, comprising 345 in Hamilton, 67 in St George’s, 95 in North H
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Net closes in on sex attacker | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Police have found forensic evidence at the scene of serious sex assault on a woman at knifepoint, a senior officer said today.Superintendent Nicholas Pedro revealed that “a number of forensic items” had been detected at the scene of the attack on Fairylands Road, Pembroke.He said that businesses and residents in the Pembroke area had turned over CCTV footage to the police with CCTV from the time of the attack to help police identify the assailant.Mr Pedro added: “We have been working
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BELCO: Hurricane Paulette & Teddy Restoration

BELCO today [Sept 23] advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. A spokesperson said, “BELCO today advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. “During the rest of this week and into next week, customers may experience an interruption of power supply as BELCO […]

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Football: BFA On Dudley Eve Entrance

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for today [Sept 23], will be the gate below the BAA clubhouse. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd, will be […]

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Announces $5000 Hole-in-One Prize at 2020 Golf Challenge Tournament This Just In … The…

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Announces $5000 Hole-in-One Prize at 2020 Golf Challenge Tournament This Just In … The Seventh Annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Golf Challenge takes place at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday, 25th September 12.30pm, Shot Gun Start. This is an exciting year for the Award’s Golf Challenge thanks to Freisenbruch-Meyer Bermuda sponsoring a $5,000 Hole-in-One cash prize on hole #8. So far, we have had an amazing response from the community and the tournament is fully subscribed with 24 teams! Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923191507See More
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Hotel To Close For Renovations, Staff Redundant

Fairmont Southampton announced today that the property will temporarily close to undergo a complete renovation, with hundreds of staff members to be made redundant. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda announced today that effective October 23, 2020, the property will close to undergo a complete upgrade and renovation to elevate and reposition the resort property. […]

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PLP LEADER DAVID BURT LAUNCHES PLATFORM 2020 This Just In The coming few years are going to be difficult. We ably saw…

PLP LEADER DAVID BURT LAUNCHES PLATFORM 2020 This Just In The coming few years are going to be difficult. We ably saw Bermuda through the health crisis and into the new normal that allowed us to reopen our economy and put Bermudians back to work. Now, we need to rebuild our economy with Bermudians at heart. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923112340
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THREE PARTY DEBATE NOT ON THE CARDS This Just In Premier David Burt remained adamant that he would not participate in a…

THREE PARTY DEBATE NOT ON THE CARDS This Just In Premier David Burt remained adamant that he would not participate in any tripartite debate involving party leaders in advance of the October 1, general election, again insisting there to be only two organisations that fulfil the role of being able assume leadership of Bermuda. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923025659
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PLP Release 2020 General Election Platform

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] officially released their election platform entitled “Rebuilding Bermuda with Bermudians at Heart” at an event last night and have now released a PDF copy of the platform. It states, “The Progressive Labour Party’s priority is now economic growth. Our goal is to focus on the investment and policies needed to spur […]

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Video: OBA On Plan For Uniformed Services

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held a press conference yesterday [Sept 22], with candidates Ben Smith, Jarion Richardson, and Robin Tucker speaking about “our uniformed services and the OBA’s plans to continue to improve their circumstances.” Ben Smith said, “Everyone and every group in Bermuda are worthy and together make our country the great place […]

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Relocation Of Workforce Development Section

The Department of Workforce Development and Labour Relations Section has relocated to the fourth floor of the Dame Lois Brown Evans building. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Labour advises the public that both the Department of Workforce Development and the Labour Relations Section team have relocated to the fourth floor, Dame Lois Brown […]

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Appleby Shortlisted: Offshore Firm Of The Year

Law firm Appleby has been shortlisted in The Lawyer Awards 2020, ‘Offshore Firm Of The Year’ award category. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore firm Appleby has been shortlisted in The Lawyer Awards 2020, ‘Offshore Firm of the Year’ award category. The Lawyer awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the legal industry. The criteria for the […]

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Golf: DofE Announces $5K Hole-In-One Prize

The Seventh Annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Golf Challenge takes place at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday [Sept 25] at 12.30pm. A spokesperson said, “The Seventh Annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Golf Challenge takes place at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday, 25th September 12.30pm, Shot Gun Start. This is an exciting year for the Award’s […]

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Assured Guaranty Rebrands BlueMountain

Assured Guaranty Ltd. has rebranded BlueMountain Capital Management as Assured Investment Management. The company said, “Assured Guaranty Ltd. [together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty], the leading financial guaranty insurance company, announced today that it has rebranded its asset management subsidiary as Assured Investment Management LLC [Assured Investment Management]. Assured Guaranty acquired the subsidiary, previously named BlueMountain […]

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PLP Welcomes Social Justice Bermuda Platform

The PLP said they welcomed the release of the Social Justice Bermuda Platform, praising it as a “great way to put important issues out for discussion.” A spokesperson said, “The PLP is also pleased that its own platform, to be announced tonight, includes some of the key principles contained in the Social Justice Bermuda platform. […]

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Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir Defeat Uddingston

Dennico Hollis helped his Stenhousemuir Sunday XI teammates defeat Uddingston by 6 wickets. Uddingston batted first and scored 179/6 in their allotted 40 overs, Fergus Clark was their top scorer with 86, while Husnain Atif was the pick of the Stenhousemuir Sunday XI bowlers returning figures of 8-0-36-3. In reply Stenhousemuir Sunday XI scored 180/4, […]

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Jyire Mitchell Ranks 4th In Supercross Standings

Jyire Mitchell concluded competing in the Rockstar Triple Crown SX Motocross event in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, and we look at Mitchell in the Supercross Standings. For the 2020 season so far, Mitchell is currently in 4th place with 74 points, Marshal Weltin is in first with 93 points, while Marco Cannella and Tanner Ward […]

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