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Hamilton, Bermuda – Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport.
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting Black, a locally produced film which explores the often overlooked contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycotts.
Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the June 2020 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Minister explained, “In June 2020 consumers paid the same as they did for the CPI basket of goods and services in June 2019. Between May 2020 and June 2020 the average cost of all goods and services decreased 0.1 percentage points.”
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 29] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Wedding Reception Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0875/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 29 September 2020 Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] Regulations […]
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| Wednesday, September 30 is expected to see long sunny periods, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], is inviting the public to “be kind” for its 2020 mental health awareness campaign. A BHB spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board through its Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute invites the public to be kind in its mental health awareness campaign for 2020. Kindness is the theme […]
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| Some of the FDM candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the second in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The first was held […]
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| The FDM will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday [Sept 30] from 4.00pm until 8.00pm at the Royal Naval Field. A spokesperson said, “The [FDM] Freedom Democratic Movement, extends an invitation to the voting public, to come and meet our candidates at our community outreach event. Join us for an evening of good food […]
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| Walkers Bermuda has welcomed Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to welcome Ashley Fubler and Izabella Arnold to its pupillage programme, where both young women will undertake training in the firm’s Corporate, Finance, Funds & Insurance practice group for six months and a further six […]
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| Athene Holding Ltd. and Athene Life Re Ltd are donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe], announced it is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-2021 school year. […]
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| Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced jointly today. A Government spokesperson said, For Bermuda, this marks a welcome return to the UK’s busiest airport. [Seated from left to right] – Minister of […]
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| Some of the OBA candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 29] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the first in what will be a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. The […]
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| Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited [Carey Olsen Services] chief governance and operations officer Susie Tindall has been accepted as a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance […]
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| The premiere screening of Broadcasting Black — a locally produced film about the contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott – will take place later today. A government spokesperson said, “Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting […]
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| Soul Sessions will be presenting Rhythm & Dine – a live island-themed musical extravaganza featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet – on October 10 and October 11 at Coco Reef. A spokesperson said, “On October 10th and 11th, Soul Sessions present Rhythm & Dine. A live island themed musical extravaganza paired with a 3 course meal […]
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| Skyport released the flight schedule for October, saying that the “biggest change is American Airline resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting on October 8.” In an online post, Skyport said, “Here is the flight schedule for October. The biggest change is @americanair resumes its Miami to Bermuda route with service starting on […]
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| “June 2020 marks the second year-over-year period of no inflation for 2020,” according to the recently released Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “In June 2020 consumers paid the same as they did for the CPI basket of goods and services in June 2019. Between May 2020 and June […]
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| The Ministry of Education announced the recipients of 2020 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards. A Government spokesperson said, “Each year the Ministry of Education provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students to pursue a higher education. Last year, the Government announced a new award, the Bermuda College Promise Programme for students graduating from public schools. […]
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| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 29] to provide an update regarding the murder, with the police previously confirming that a woman was fatally shot on Sunset Pass in Pembroke just after midnight. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is […]
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| Concacaf conducted the official draw for the 2021 Gold Cup, with Bermuda set to play against Barbados on the preliminary round in July 2021. The organisation said, “Concacaf today conducted the first ever Gold Cup draw to set the scene for the 2021 edition of the region’s flagship men’s international competition. The event was hosted […]
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| The annual Dr. Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition is getting set to be held by the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and Joy Grundy, with prizes including multiple Iron Kids accounts at Clarien Bank and a Nikon DSLR camera for Best in Show. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda and Mrs. Joy […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation advised that there are currently detours in effect on Harrington Sound Road, between Devil’s Hole Hill [Smith’s parish] and Paynter’s Road [Hamilton parish], for route 3 buses. A Government spokesperson said, “This is as a safety precaution, due to the road width being narrowed by roadwork along a section of […]
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| Tyler Butterfield reflected on his performance during the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel race. Butterfield posted on social media, “Cozumel you never disappoint! Super happy to get a racing in for 2020 and manage to get on the podium. “Huge shout out to Ironman Mexico & the Island of Cozumel for pulling off another great race and […]
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| Jaden Masters and her IMG Under 19 Girls Premier teammates ended level with Tophat 2 – 2. The IMG Under 19 Girls Premier got goals from JJ Ndaw and Masters, with Maria Vallejos recording an assist. Related Stories BFA To Hold Women’s Football Symposium Concacaf Women’s U20 Provisional Rosters Concacaf Announce Changes To Women’s U20 […]
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| Cody Rego began competing in the Capital Challenge Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington Ohio. Rego — riding Churro — finished 13th competing in the 13/14 Year Old Equitation First Round, and the pair also finished 8th in the second round. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue […]
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