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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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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 22 2020

September 22 saw 25,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $113,000.00 BD. 1,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 3.6% at $13.50 per share, while another 24,200 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 2.4% at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,802.23, down 0.26% on the […]

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GOVERNMENT NOT LOOKING TO ADDRESS CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY PRIOR TO 2021 This Just In Government has no immediate plans to…

GOVERNMENT NOT LOOKING TO ADDRESS CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY PRIOR TO 2021 This Just In Government has no immediate plans to address the Bermuda’s crippled cruise ship travel industry prior to the time of next year’s hoped for recommencement. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923024142
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FORMER BROADCAST CEO MAKES THE CASE FOR LEADERS DEBATE This Just In … Today we have come together with a common cau…

FORMER BROADCAST CEO MAKES THE CASE FOR LEADERS DEBATE This Just In … Today we have come together with a common cause and, common objective in support of Democracy, and by extension in support of a debate between the leaders of those persons asking for our votes. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200923015929See More
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ONE PERSON TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AFTER 1117 TESTS PERFORMED This Just In Today there were 1117 test results rec…

ONE PERSON TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AFTER 1117 TESTS PERFORMED This Just In Today there were 1117 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200922235240
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Minister Wilson COVID-19 Press Statement 22nd September 2020

Good Afternoon, 

Today there were 1117 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. 

The new positive case is an imported case in a resident having arrived on BA 2233 on 16 September 2020. This case is also a close contact of a known case and has been quarantined since arrival.

Bermuda now has 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

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Bursary Award Recipient Announced This Just In Recently the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized t…

Bursary Award Recipient Announced This Just In Recently the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized this year’s (2020) Bermuda Government Bursary Award Recipient Ania Gilbert. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200922231814
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Live Video: PLP Host ‘Virtual Platform Launch’

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be hosting a ‘Virtual Platform Launch’ this evening [Sept 22] at 7.30pm at the St. George’s Cricket Club in St. George’s. This platform launch event comes on advance of the 2020 General Election which will be held next week Thursday. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election […]

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CVD Schedules Leaders’ Debate For Sept 28

A group called ‘Community Voices for Democracy’ said they have invited the island’s political leaders to take part in a debate at 8.00pm on Monday, September 28th. The group — which consists of Qian Dickinson, Rick Richardson, Dana Selassie, Charles Jeffers, Ywion Darrell and Ajai Peets — said it would take place at the Bermuda […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 22 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 22] include appointments, striking off, cancellation of registration, and large group exemption. Appointments Board Of Immigration Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0848/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 22 September 2020 The Minister of National Security is pleased to […]

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ABIR Members Contribute $830M To Economy

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR]  today released the results of its 15th annual ABIR Bermuda Economic Substance Survey, “detailing significant contributions to the Bermuda economy and workforce.” A spokesperson said, “Highlights from the report, which tracks 2019 calendar-year data, include: ABIR members contributed over $830 million to the Bermuda economy, up $15 million from […]

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Election 2020: Online Petition Calls For A Debate

An online petition has been launched calling for the island’s political leaders to have a debate, with the petition attaining over 230 signatures as of this writing. The petition said, “In this political climate there is an atmosphere of uncertainty. Bermuda is a democracy, and we have a right like every other democratic nation to […]

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MarketPlace Extends Discount Until End Of Year

MarketPlace will extend their three-times weekly 5% discount and daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance until the end of 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace today announced an extension of its three-times weekly 5% discount and daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance until the end of the year. “The extended offering […]

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