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| Digicel has been designated ‘Fastest Internet Provider’ in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards by mobile network company Ookla. A spokesperson said, “Digicel Bermuda was designated Fastest Internet Provider in the 2020 Ookla Speedtest Awards, making it the go-to place for a superior internet experience. Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, is the global leader in fixed broadband […]
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| Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity and non-profit that engages Bermuda’s youth through experiential learning, held two Sailabration events to recognise the accomplishments of young people who engaged in the Endeavour Graduate Summer Programme. Endeavour welcomed 88 students from three public schools and two private schools to further advance their skills during the Endeavour Graduate […]
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| Tropical Storm Delta is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1213 nm to the SW at 1pm on Monday, October 5, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time […]
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| The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is taking part in Education International’s 24 hour virtual celebration “highlighting teachers around the world to commemorate World Teachers’ Day 2020.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is proud to share our address to Education International, who will be hosting a 24 hour virtual celebration highlighting teachers […]
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| Bermuda’s Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 4-0 victory over Wake Forest. The school’s match report said, “The second-ranked Florida State soccer team [4-0] has still not let up a goal through their first four games as they shut out Wake Forest [1-3-1] 4-0 in Winston-Salem. “The win gave the […]
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| At least six new Senators will be sworn in in the coming days, as the PLP’s five Senators were all elected to the House of Assembly, and one of the OBA Senators was also elected. On the PLP side, Crystal Caesar, Anthony Richardson, Vance Campbell, Kathy Simmons and Ianthia Simmons-Wade all won seats in the […]
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| The City of Hamilton is reminding the public that the entry for each night of the Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience event is via receipts totalling at least $25.00 from City of Hamilton eateries. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton’s 3-day Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience is one week away. The event […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 fall season continued at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with 111 points on the board in a doubleheader. The Black Shark$ defeated the Beer-Muda Misfits 35 – 13, the Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Zakee Govia with 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and 1 defensive […]
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| Ascendant Group Limited’s trading has been “suspended pending an announcement from the company.” “At the request of Ascendant Group Limited, the BSX has suspended trading in Ascendant Group Limited’s common shares pending an announcement from the Company,” the BSX said. Often when this happens it means a major announcement is pending, so we will update […]
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| Representatives from eight Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities will be offering a virtual ‘Study in Atlantic Canada’ session on Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “For the first time in over 15 years, Atlantic Canadian college and university representatives will not fly to Bermuda this week to connect with prospective students and their families about […]
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| Nathan Armstrong had a great season opener along with his Pompton Lakes High School Cross Country teammates. Shaking the rust off and getting back to business during the Garret Mountain Cross Country race, Armstrong led wire to wire in a comfortable winning time of 16:36. He finished 23 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Aidan Carroll […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 5] with the list indicating that there are fifteen 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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| Colonial Group International has been rebranded to Coralisle Group, with the company saying they believe the Colonial name’s ”historical provenance no longer represents who we are or what we stand for as a group in the 21st century.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based Colonial Group International has adopted a new corporate identity for all its operations, which […]
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| On Friday night [Oct 2], BMOC received five reports regarding a suspected distress flare sighting off South Shore between Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay, however the source of the flare reports remains unknown. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 2nd October, 10:30 pm – Bermuda radio received a total of 5 independent reports regarding […]
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The Department of Marine & Ports Services is advising the public that Gibbs Hill Lighthouse will be temporarily closed for repairs from Monday, 5th October until Saturday, 10th October 2020.
During those dates, as an additional safety precaution, the road leading up to the lighthouse – as well as the lighthouse’s parking lot – will also be closed to public access.
The Department of Marine & Ports Services asks for the public’s cooperation while this necessary repair work is being conducted.
| Daron Raynor has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. A Government spokesperson said, “Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced the appointment of Mr. Daron Raynor as the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Information and Digital Technologies. “Mr. Raynor, a Bermudian, […]
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| Monday, October 5 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7:16am and sunset will be […]
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| “I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” Zane DeSilva said, with the MP adding that had the police asked him for information or documents he would have “gladly handed whatever over to them” without the need for a “police raid.” Mr DeSilva said, “On 2nd October 2020 still humbled by the landslide […]
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| The Ministry of Health has released the Covid-19 pop-up testing schedule for the month of October. Testing is taking place at a number of locations throughout the month, including the old Whites Supermarket, Modern Mart, Shelly Bay MarketPlace, Somerset MarketPlace, and Heron Bay MarketPlace, with times and dates varying. Testing for travellers will be booked […]
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| Penny & Drum has announced the release of four new scents – Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread – for the 2020 fall season. A spokesperson said, “The newest additions of Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread will round out the popular non-toxic, vegan, and eco-friendly candle maker’s core collection which include Bermuda […]
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| At the BAA Field, Robin Hood recorded their second big win of the season in the Premier Division after defeating the Somerset Eagles 4 – 1. The Somerset Eagles took the lead through a goal from Nathan Rego in the 20th minute, but Tariq Bean leveled the score at 1 – 1 when he found […]
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| Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they recorded a 2 – 1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City will head into the first international break of the season with their 100% Championship record intact, after a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. “First-half goals from […]
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