PLP ELECTION 2020 RESPONDS TO THE OBA PLATFORM
PLP ELECTION 2020 RESPONDS TO THE OBA PLATFORM
Live: OBA press conference at 1pm | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The One Bermuda Alliance will hold a General Election press conference today.It will take place at the OBA’s headquarters on Reid Street at 11am.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.
Live: PLP press conference at 11am | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The Progressive Labour Party will hold a General Election press conference today.It will take place at the party’s Alaska Hall headquarters on Court Street, Hamilton, at 11am.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.
MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING This Just In … Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a p…
MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING This Just In … Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928120940See More
Live Video: BNV With FDM Leader Marc Bean
| Free Democratic Movement [FDM] Leader Marc Bean is joining host Don Burgess this morning [Sept 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The FDM was formed earlier this month and will be contesting their first General Election this Thursday, with the party fielding 14 candidates. For comprehensive coverage of the […]
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Covid-19: Over 33 Million Cases Worldwide
| With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 33 million, with over 998,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “Volunteers from across the North East are being invited to […]
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PLP RESPONSE TO OBA’S PATRICIA GORDON-PAMPLIN ‘THE LOAN AGREEMENT WAS NOT SO SAVVY’: This Just In How Much Was SAVVY Pa…
PLP RESPONSE TO OBA’S PATRICIA GORDON-PAMPLIN ‘THE LOAN AGREEMENT WAS NOT SO SAVVY’: This Just In How Much Was SAVVY Paid to Bring KES the Band to Bermuda? Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928112335
CVD To Host Pre-Election Forum Tonight
| The leaders of the three political parties contesting the General Election will engage in a Pre-Election forum tonight [Sept 28] at 8pm, which will see the ”respective leaders involved in segments of just over a half hour each.” It will be hosted by the ‘Community Voices for Democracy’, which had originally called for the format to […]
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Titan Express Offering “Religious Freedom Tour”
| Titan Express will be offering “The Religious Freedom Tour” on Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, and Oct 31. A spokesperson said, “Titan Express Presents “The Religious Freedom Tour”, being held Saturdays in October, which is Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st. The Tour departs at 10:00am from outside the Visitor Service Center […]
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Party leaders to engage in live forum | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The activist group Community Voices for Democracy has confirmed that a pre-election leaders’ forum will be held tonight start at 8pm.The forum, which pointedly will not have the leaders facing off in debate mode, will see David Burt, the Premier and leader of the Progressive Labour Party, One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier, and Marc Bean, the leader of the new Free Democratic Movement, fielding questions in intervals from moderators Qian Dickinson and Rick Richardson.They will also
PLP ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2020 MOTORCADE AND CAR RALLY This Just In We launched our platform. We talked about issues. We t…
PLP ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2020 MOTORCADE AND CAR RALLY This Just In We launched our platform. We talked about issues. We talked about reforming public education. We talked about criminal justice reform and building a more equitable society. We talked about healthcare. And, most importantly, we talked about our vision to see Bermuda through the economic recovery. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928105953
ICO Celebrates International Right To Know Day
| As part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration of International Right To Know Day, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at the City Hall. A spokesperson said, “On 28 September 2020, the Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez delivered her 2020 International Right to Know Day Declaration at […]
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Dickinson Wins Kacy Simons Comet Regatta
| Stephen Dickinson won the Kacy Simons Comet Regatta off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club. Dickinson won the four-race regatta with 3 points, winning the first three races and he decided to end his day there, Maxwell Curtis was second with 6 points, and Gladwin Lambert was third with 6 points. Kacy Simons Comet Regatta 2020 […]
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Field Hockey: Falcons, Islanders, Hawks Win
| The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation’s first weekend of matches continued at the National Sports Center which produced 10 goals on the day. Falcons 2 Longtails 0 The Falcons defeated the Longtails 2 – 0. Hemijah Beach gave the Falcons the lead in the 44th minute with a penalty corner goal, the lead was doubled in […]
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Equestrian: Burch Finishes 4th In Germany
| Raishun Burch competed in the Leverkousen Teitscheider International Horse Jumping event in Germany. Competing in the Punktespringprüfung Kl.S* in two phases class, Burch and Firefly 41 finished 4th. The pair had a clear first phase time of 65.00, they would then have a clear second phase time of 58.88. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes […]
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Results: Johnnie Walker Classic 2020 Day Two
| The Final Round of the Johnnie Walker Classic was completed at Ocean View Golf Course. After fairly benign conditions during the First Round which allowed for some low scoring, the southeasterly wind picked up to 15-20 knots during the Second Round which put the players to the test. Mark Phillips was the overnight leader with […]
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Gutierrez to celebrate public right to know with declaration at City Hall | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
An international day designed to highlight the public’s right to access government information is to be marked today.Gitanjali Gutierrez, the Information Commissioner, will deliver an International Right to Know Day declaration as part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration.A spokeswoman for the ICO said: “This year, the Information Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Right to Know Day as Bermuda is emerging from a pandemic, facing unprecedented challenges and on
OBA calls for answers on ‘dodgy-looking’ loan | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
A One Bermuda Alliance politician asked yesterday what security was put up by an American music promoter who received an $800,000 government loan to set up a recording studio in Dockyard.Patricia Gordon-Pamplin claimed the deal, agreed in April 2018, was “dodgy-looking” and raised more questions than answers.The OBA’s finance spokeswoman said: “The $800,000 loan was repayable over three years, which is around $22,000 a month, plus interest, from a so-called entertainment business that does
Election 2020: OBA platform a ‘social contract’ with Bermuda | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
The One Bermuda Alliance has revealed its “social contract” with the island – and said it was something “all Bermudians can believe in”.A message from Craig Cannonier, the party’s leader, told the public the election platform was “a reflection of your concerns and needs and what is best for Bermuda”.He added: “It represents our solemn promise to you to be better for Bermuda.”Our social contract takes into account our economic realities and social challenges. “It contains polic
Reinsurers’ uncertainty on Covid-19 losses | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Reinsurance companies were hit financially on both sides of their balance sheets because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.And there continues to be “significant uncertainty around the ultimate extent and distribution of Covid-19-related losses across the industry”, according to global professional services firm Aon.Reinsurers faced “extreme market volatility” in the middle of the first half of the year, and collectively also incurred billions of dollars of losses relating to the pande
The Spot restaurant for sale | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
A restaurant that has been a popular venue in the centre of Hamilton for 50 years has been put on sale.The Spot, on Burnaby Street, was established in 1945 and has been owned by Thomas “Ted” Powell since 1971.The eatery closed in mid-March because of restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, however in July, Mr Powell said he intended to reopen the restaurant. At the time he could not give a target date for the reopening and said there were several issues to deal with because of the sm
BNAA Cross Country 2020 Season Opener
| The Bermuda National Athletics Association’s 2020 Cross Country season got underway at the Arboretum. Sean Trott and Ashley Couper won the Open Male and Female Division races, Trott was clocked across the line in a time of 16:45.7, with a time of 17:10.1 Moses Mufandaedza was second and Kwame Curling was third clocking 17:35.1. Couper […]
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Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
| This past weekend saw a man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault, the OBA release their election platform, the PLP hold a pre election rally, the new tugboats arrive, demolition work on East Broadway and various sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Covid-19: 560 Test […]
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OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, ment…
OBA’S PLATFORM ATTACKS PLP 22 TIMES This Just In The OBA platform, which is exactly half the length of the PLP’s, mentioned “David Burt” or the “PLP” 22 times in just 20 pages. That’s more than one mention per page. In contrast, the PLP’s 40-page manifesto mentioned the “OBA” just two times. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928013742
Firefighters tackle brush fire | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Fire crews put out a small brush fire this afternoon.A fire service spokesman said: “The fire service responded with appliances from the Hamilton Station, the Port Royal Station and a total of nine firefighters.”The incident happened in the Hillview area of Warwick at 2.55pm.The spokesman said: “Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire.”The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
Police drugs investigation | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Police have launched an investigation after a substance believed to be drugs was found at a venue in Hamilton over the weekend, it was revealed tonight.A police spokesman said that officers went to an establishment on Front Street to carry out a liquor licence check. He added: “While there, the officers acted on information that illegal drugs were being used on the premises. “Officers subsequently found individuals in possession of a white powdery substance believed to be a controlle
Retail Sales Decreased 15% In May 2020
| The May 2020 Retail Sales Index has been released, with the report stating that retail sales overall decreased 15%, while liquor stores recorded the largest volume increase of 19.6%. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3% in May, the overall volume of local […]
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Retail sales fall 15% in May | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business
Retail sales volume in May was down 15 per cent year-on-year. The drop largely reflected the impact of Covid-19 safety restrictions that month, which included curfew hours and kerbside pick up sales for some businesses.In value terms, retail sales fell 13.9 per cent to an estimated $86.4 millionWayne Furbert, Minister for the Cabinet Office, said: “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.3 per cent in May, the overall volume of local retail sales decreased 15 p
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Dudley Eve Rescheduled For Wednesday
| The postponed Dudley Eve games have been rescheduled for Wednesday [Sept 30] at the National Sports Centre. A BFA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the postponed Dudley Eve Match Day 2 fixtures, scheduled on Wednesday, September 13th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 30th at the National Sports Centre. […]
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Mirrors Art & Digital Competition Prize-Giving
| The Mirrors Programme recently hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the annual Art and Digital Competition. A spokesperson said, “Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. “The theme […]
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OBA: ‘The Loan Agreement Was Not So Savvy’
| “How can the Premier have been so gullible to have approved this dodgy-looking deal,” OBA candidate Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has asked. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “The $800,000 loan was repayable over three years, which is around $22,000 a month, plus interest, from a so-called entertainment business that does not appear to have had any trading activity. “How can […]
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4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident…
4 WOMEN ARRESTED AT FRONT STREET PUB ON DRUG RELATED INCIDENT This Just In Word coming to TNN suggesting an incident on Front Street last night, as it is believed 4 women were arrested for being in possession of illegal drugs, namely cocaine, inside of the Docksides’s Pub and Restaurant last night. It is understood that all of these women are guest workers. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927201047
MIRRORS 4th ANNUAL ART & DIGITAL COMPETITION PRIZE GIVING
Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
The theme of the competition was “ Home – Exploring different notions of what constitutes a feeling of belonging”. Students from Bermuda’s public and private schools entered 71 pieces of artwork, including nine digital art submissions were displayed at the Masterworks Museum from July 3 through August 8, 2020.
2021 NatWest Island Games Postponed
| The 2021 NatWest International Island Games — scheduled to be held in July 2021 — in Guernsey have been postponed due to the impact of the pandemic, the organisers announced today. A spokesperson said, “The International Island Games Association held their virtual AGM on Saturday 26 September when Jorgen Pettersson, chair of the IIGA, sadly […]
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Pupils win prizes for artwork | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
Last week, the Mirrors Programme hosted a prize-giving ceremony for students who entered the Annual Art and Digital Competition held in partnership with the Mirrors Alumni & Friends Association and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. The theme of the competition was “Home – Exploring different notions of what constitutes a feeling of belonging”. Students from Bermuda’s public and private schools entered 71 pieces of artwork, including nine digital art submissions were displayed at the Ma
Town get off to flying start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Dandy Town 2 Devonshire Cougars 0Dandy Town beat Devonshire Cougars to seal the first three points in the season-opener at Goose Gosling Field last night courtesy of second-half goals by Azendae Furbert and David Blankendal.”It was a good game,” said Kwame Steede, the Town coach and former Cougars player. “It was a time of moments. They had theirs but didn’t capitalise and hen we had ours, we done things with it.”Also, our goalkeeper played well and pulled o
Butterfield storms to second | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport
Tyler Butterfield produced a storming run to clinch a place on the podium, finishing second at the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel in Mexico today.Butterfield was highlighted as one of the pre-race favourites along with Matt Hanson and Sam Long but all found themselves well behind Mexican pair Irving Perez Pineda and Joaquin Pereda exiting out of the water.By the 55-kilometre point of the bike ride Long had seized control, with Jackson Laundry and Hanson about two-minutes down. At the end of th
LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf…
LEAH SCOTT OFF ISLAND FOR PERSONAL REASONS BACK IN TIME FOR ELECTION 2020 This Just In We are writing to you on behalf of Leah Scott, the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the upcoming General Election being held on 1 October 2020. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200927161534
2020 Barry Hanson Swimming Meet Results
| The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 2020 Barry Hanson Swim Meet at the BASA Pool. Taylor White picked up three wins on the day clocking the fastest Women’s 14 & Over 50 Backstroke time of 30.94, she would then clock a time of 1:11.49 during the Women’s 14 & Over 100 IM and she […]
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Be watching TNN LIVE 2pm Monday 28/9/20 Interview with OBA Leader Craig Cannonier Join Us
Be watching TNN LIVE 2pm Monday 28/9/20 Interview with OBA Leader Craig Cannonier Join Us
Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive
| Two new tug boats arrived on this island this weekend, with the new boats replacing the Department of Marine & Ports Powerful and Faithful boats. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The public is advised that arriving in Bermuda in mid-September, weather permitting, are two new fuel-efficient ‘Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive’ tugs to replace […]
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Football: Dandy Town Hornets Defeat Cougars
| The Dandy Town Hornets recently defeated the Devonshire Cougars at BAA Field in the Bermuda Football Association’s Premier Division opener. Following a scoreless first half, the Dandy Town Hornets took the lead early in the second half when Azendae Furbert scored. The Dandy Town Hornets then doubled their lead when 16-year-old David Blankendal – making […]
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Bowling: Somersby Men’s Classic Results
| The Somersby Men’s Classic 2020 season got underway at the Warwick Lanes. Just Business defeated Team Electric 17 – 13, while Goslings Black Seal defeated Team Metro 20 -10. Team Amstel defeated Team Unsponsored 21 – 9, while Phones Plus defeated Team Reliv 22 – 8, and the New Mix Ups defeated the Bye Team […]
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Golf: Johnnie Walker Classic Gets Underway
| The 2020 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament got underway at the Ocean View Golf Course. Mark Phillips will take a 4 stroke lead into the second round after shooting an opening-round 4-under par 66. Phillips shot 6 birdies, 10 pars, and 2 bogeys in his round. Scott Roy is in second after his first round even […]
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Terceira Begins Competing In Bonheiden
| Jillian Terceira is competing in the Bonheiden – CSI2* CSI1* CSIYH* International Show Jumping Event in Belgium. Competing in the 1.30m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero finished 3rd clocking a Clear Round time of 52.80. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue Competing In […]
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Results: Bermuda Gold Point Archery
| Archers took to the line in 81-degree temperatures with winds at 15 knots as yet another round of Gold Point Archery League took place at Southside. Trina Roberts shot the high score for the Women on the day with 529 points at the 30m target. Bernard Wade III won the Men’s 70m 120cm target 72 […]
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Public right to know to be celebrated | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News
An international day designed to highlight the public’s right to access government information is to be marked tomorrow.Gitanjali Gutierrez, the Information Commissioner, will deliver and International Right to Know Day declaration as part of the Information Commissioner’s Office commemoration.A spokeswoman for the ICO said: “This year, the Information Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Right to Know Day as Bermuda is emerging from a pandemic, facing unprecedented challenges and
Video: Sunday Sept 27th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that MoonGate hosted the MASA Art Competition, Argus Group is celebrating 70 years of service by donating over $70,000 to youth programmes, Teachers Rugby Football Club has awarded a total of $7,500 toward supporting the education of three young club members, and Natasha Trott and Leanda Blackman made football history were all some of […]
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Reminder: Public School Closed On Election Day
| The Commissioner of Education is reminding everyone that all public schools will be closed on Thursday [Oct 1] due to the General Election. The poster says, “Public Advisory from the Commissioner of Education. Please be advised that, due to the General Election on October 1st, all public schools will be closed on that day. Schools will reopen […]
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