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Health comes first for Brown | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Dennis Brown has broken his silence over his reasons for taking a “back seat” from coaching duties at Somerset Trojans.The former Somerset and Bermuda captain has revealed he was forced to hand over the reigns of the Premier Division side to his nephew, Danvers Seymour Jr, after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and other ailments last summer.”In July I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure so immediately I took a back seat in order to stabilise my personal health,”
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One Communications Share Repurchases

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 25 September 2020, 354,000 shares were repurchased at an average price of $3.90 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Adjourns […]

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POLICE CONFIRM WOMAN SHOT DEAD MURDER INVESTIGATION COMMENCE. This Just In At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29…

POLICE CONFIRM WOMAN SHOT DEAD MURDER INVESTIGATION COMMENCE. This Just In At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200929074108
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Police Confirm: Woman Dies After Shooting

The police have confirmed that a woman has died following a shooting on Sunset Pass in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12:20 this morning, Tuesday 29th September, police received a number of 911 calls reporting several shots fired at a residence on Sunset Pass, Pembroke. “Officers attended the scene and found that a […]

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Online applications open for new “Work from Bermuda” residential certificate

Hamilton, Bermuda, August 3, 2020—The Bermuda government has launched a purpose-built website for professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and digital nomads who…

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Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA): Best Direct Investment Partner North America 2020

The CFI.co judges have conferred Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) the 2020 award for Best Direct Investment Partner North America 2020 Highlights of…

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WOMAN SHOT AND KILLED This Just In At around 12:20am this morning police received information suggesting shots fired a…

WOMAN SHOT AND KILLED This Just In At around 12:20am this morning police received information suggesting shots fired at a Sunset Pass resident in Pembroke Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200929060641
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Woman shot dead in Sunset Pass | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was shot and killed this morning.Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said that the 31-year-old victim died after she was shot “multiple times”.The incident happened in the Sunset Pass area of Pembroke at about 12.20am.Mr Pedro said that officers responded to reports of gunshots in the neighbourhood.He added: “Following an incident at a residence here, it was determined that a 31-year-old female had been shot multiple t
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ROUTE 3 DETOURS IN EFFECT DUE TO ROADWORK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE This Just In The Department of Public Transportation (D…

ROUTE 3 DETOURS IN EFFECT DUE TO ROADWORK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE This Just In The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) would like to advise the public 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. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200929002220
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Government / News

Ministry of Education Congratulates 2020 Scholarship and Award Recipients

The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the recipients of 2020 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards.  

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. To date, 70 students have registered and benefited from this initiative that provides free tuition to a senior with a 3.0 GPA to attend the Bermuda College.  

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COVID-19 Update – 28 September

Today there were 1232 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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1232 TEST RESULTS RECEIVED NONE WERE POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 This Just In Today there were 1232 test results received by…

1232 TEST RESULTS RECEIVED NONE WERE POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 This Just In Today there were 1232 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928221955
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Spectators allowed to attend golf tournament | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Spectators will be allowed to attend the second annual PGA Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course, organisers have confirmed.It was announced at a press conference at Port Royal today that the PGA Tour and Bermuda Government have jointly granted permission for a limited number of general admission spectators per day for the 36-hole championship to be held at the Southampton layout from October 26 to November 1.The daily allowance, whose number will be determined under the island’s p
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Government announces 2020 scholarships | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Ministry of Education has announced the recipients of the 2020 Bermuda Government Scholarships and Awards.Each year, the grants go to Bermudian students pursuing higher education – with a new award, the Bermuda College Promise Programme, created last year for students graduating from public schools.To date, 70 students have registered and benefited from this initiative that provides free tuition to a senior with a 3.0 GPA to attend the Bermuda College. Diallo Rabain, the educatio
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Bus detours in Smith’s, Hamilton Parish | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) would like to advise the public 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.This is as a safety precaution, due to the road width being narrowed by roadwork along a section of Harrington Sound Road.The detours will continue until the roadwork is complete – with outbound buses travelling over Devil’s Hole Hill
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BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP PGA TOUR COMING SOON This Just In Next month’s Bermuda Championship will be the first PGA TOUR eve…

BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP PGA TOUR COMING SOON This Just In Next month’s Bermuda Championship will be the first PGA TOUR event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to welcome general admission spectators on-site at a tournament venue, event officials and the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) announced today. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928220024
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TNN SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON OBA ADVERTISEMENT This Just In TNN would like to take this opportunity to clarify the pl…

TNN SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON OBA ADVERTISEMENT This Just In TNN would like to take this opportunity to clarify the placement of an OBA advertisement on TNN. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200928214426
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News / Royal Gazette

Somers shares up 7.7% | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Two-hundred shares of Somers Limited traded on The Royal Gazette/BSX Index. The shares improved $1, or 7.7 per cent, to close at $14.On the New York Stock Exchange, shares of Butterfield Bank were up 75 cents, or 3.43 per cent, at $22.61.The Royal Gazette/BSX Index was up 6.65 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 1,738.55, while the BSX Insurance Index was up 35.67 points, or 2.72 per cent, at 1,345.27.Separately, in a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, One Communications Ltd said that
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Government / Official Gazette

Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda (October 8 2020)

THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING (TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE) RULES 1992THE DRAFT BERMUDA PLAN 2018In accordance with rules 6(2) and 6(3)(a) of the Development and Planning (Tribunal Procedure) Rules 1992, the Tribunal hereby notifies that the Director submits that the Tribunal should accept the Department’s recommendation for the objections and representations and acknowledge the withdrawn and invalid/void objections.
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Butterfield Finishes Second In Ironman Event

Tyler Butterfield finished second while competing in the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel, with Sam Long of the U.S. edging the defending champ Butterfield by only 51 seconds. Butterfield crossed the finish line in a time of 3:43.45, which was yet another podium finish after picking up the win last year. Long put together a 12th-best 23:57 […]

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PLP Press Conference: Roban & Simmons

The PLP held another press conference this morning [Sept 28], with candidates Walter Roban and Lindsay Simmons both delivering remarks. Deputy Premier Walter Roban’s remarks: Good morning, Today, we’re here to offer a few thoughts on the OBA’s platform. We’ve had the opportunity to read it cover to cover. And, here’s what surprised me – […]

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OBA Press Conference: Cannonier & Robinson

The OBA held another press conference today [Sept 28], with candidates Craig Cannonier and Dwayne Robinson both delivering remarks. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier’s remarks: My Fellow Bermudians, Over the weekend, we released our election platform. We did not need fuss or fanfare. We are not about one person. We are a team. We know the […]

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Limited Spectators At Bermuda Championship

The PGA Tour and the Bermuda Government have jointly granted permission for a limited number of general admission spectators per day for the Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton from October 26 to November 1. A spokesperson said, “Next month’s Bermuda Championship will be the first PGA Tour event since the onset […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 28 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 28] include tribunal procedure. Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda [October 8 2020] Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0869/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 28 September 2020 The Development And Planning [Tribunal Procedure] Rules 1992 The Draft Bermuda […]

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Covid-19: 1232 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 1232 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 5 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 1232 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]

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News / Royal Gazette

More than 1,200 Covid-19 negative results | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

No new cases of the coronavirus were detected after the Ministry of Health received 1,232 test results today.Bermuda has had 181 cases – aged from 9 to 101 – and five are active, although none is in hospital.Nine people with Covid-19 have died and 167 people have recovered from the coronavirus.Of all the cases on the island, 70 were brought in from overseas, 90 were transmitted locally with a known contact and 21 were transmitted locally with an unknown contact.A health minist
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Guernsey Island Games falls victim to Covid-19 | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

The International Island Games Association has been forced to postpone next summer’s NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey because of Covid-19.The announcement was made Jorgen Pettersson, chair of the IIGA, at the association’s virtual annual meeting at the weekend.The multi-sport event for small islands was due to be held in Guernsey between July 3 and 9, with 3,500 competitors and officials to be involved.”This decision was not made lightly and was based on the responses r
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First US presidential debate – here live! | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The Royal Gazette, in conjunction with The Washington Post News Service and Bloomberg News will be offering The Washington Post’s livestream programming of the presidential and vice-presidential debates.Tomorrow, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will meet on stage at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for the first of the three presidential debates. The broadcast will start at 9pm Bermuda time. The debate itself will sta
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AFG agrees sale of Neon | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

American Financial Group Inc has reached a definitive agreement to sell GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, which comprise the legal entities that own its Lloyd’s of London insurer, Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited.When the transaction is done it will complete AFG’s exit from the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.Neon is a member of Great American Insurance Group, which runs the insurance operations of parent AFG. It opened an office in Bermuda in 2016. Neon was put into run-off
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Bernews / News

Column: Not Posting Transformation Pictures

[Opinion column written by Hafid James] Disclaimer: This is not an attack on any coach/PT or individuals that use/post weight loss transformation pictures. This is, as title states, simply why I decided not to post them anymore. Weight loss transformation pictures can be used by business and/or social media to define health, happiness and success […]

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Horan helps Associates claim dramatic win | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Dave Horan broke Tuff Dogs’ hearts for the second successive season by dramatically hitting a boundary off the final ball to lift The Associates to victory in an Evening Cricket League knockout match.Last season, with his team needing five to prevail, Horan struck a six to win the final at Somerset Cricket Club.On Saturday at Shelly Bay, with three needed off the 96th and final ball of the innings, Horan flicked the same bowler – Terence Corday – off his legs for four to secure a six-wicket
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First Devonshire Brownies’ Historical Field Trip

The First Devonshire Brownie Pack recently visited the Town of St, George’s for a historical walkabout in preparation for earning their local history badge. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, September 26, the First Devonshire Brownie Pack visited the Town of St, George’s for a historical walkabout in preparation for their local history badge. “Brownies were […]

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PLP: The OBA Platform Mentions PLP 22 Times

“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,” the PLP said. “The OBA’s platform, like their campaign, is missing ideas […]

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Sporting Company OnTrack Supporting BCHC

Sporting app company OnTrack is getting set to produce breast cancer-themed socks and jerseys for the month of October, with 30 percent of the proceeds going to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC]. A spokesperson said, “OnTrack are proud to announce a relationship with Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. The local digital sporting application […]

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Eight Videos: Bermuda Entrepreneurs Highlighted

Offering an inside look at a range of local businesses, MarketPlace’s Entrepreneur Spotlight video series has produced eight episodes, each highlighting a different island entrepreneur, and you can watch the full set below. In the 8-episode video series, MarketPlace featured local businesses including Honest Greens, Bermuda Glass Candy, Pacheco & Sons Farm, YoCherry, Glam Pop, […]

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