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SGF Planning Second Project In St. George
The St. George’s Foundation’s [SGF] next project will include clearing around the Old Lime Kiln located off the Railway Trail at Ferry Point Park in St. George. A spokesperson said, “Following on the success of their first project of clearing the invasive growth from Martello Tower, the second SGF project will see the clearing around […]
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FA Cup Preliminary Round Rescheduled
The FA Cup Preliminary Round match scheduled for Saturday [Oct 10] between Tuff Dogs and Flanagan’s Onions Football Club has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 13, at the Goose Gosling Field. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the FA Cup Preliminary Round match scheduled for Saturday, October 10, between […]
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Draft Bermuda Plan 2018 Tribunal Agenda (October 22, 2020)
Coastal Clean-Up At Black Bay Tomorrow
An environmentally friendly travel business that is “passionate about ensuring Bermuda is sustainable” has arranged a beach clean-up this weekend. In partnership with volunteer students from Sandys Middle School and the team at West End Development Corporation, Eco Island Travel has organized a post hurricane coastal clean-up at Black Bay tomorrow [October 10] from 9am […]
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2020 Tech Education Summit Educates All This Just In The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the…
SJB Call For Appointment To Be Rescinded
The Social Justice Bermuda group said they “listened in abject horror” as Rolfe Commissiong was appointed as a Minister and Senate Leader, and have called for “this selection to be rescinded.” Rolfe Commissiong Appointed After Stepping Down Before The Election Rolfe Commissiong, a former MP, stepped down as a candidate in late August before the election saying, “I […]
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2020 Bermuda Tech Summit Announces New Speakers and Sponsors This Just In The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit, taking place o…
KBB Announces Changes In Leadership
Keep Bermuda Beautiful announced today that Executive Director Anne Hyde has decided to retire effective February 2021, while Stefan Smith also became President of the Board of Directors earlier this year. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] announced today that Anne Hyde, Executive Director, has decided to retire effective February 2021. Recruitment to fill […]
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Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results
In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes it saw the Last Pin fall 4 – 0 to the Islanders, the Pinsplitters defeated The Star Lites 4 – 0, while Just Kickin defeated the Drifters 3 – 1 and the match between the New Comers and Blue Angels ended 2 – 2. […]
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Ball Hockey: Spirits Defeat Diamond Ringers
The BDA Spirits edged the Alexandra Mosher Diamond Ringers 4 – 3 in a match that saw five goals scored in the third period. Alexandra Mosher Diamond Ringers took the lead in the first Period when Kellin Middleton found the back of the net, but James Amaral equalized for he BDA Spirits to end the […]
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SOCIAL JUSTICE BERMUDA ALARMED BY THE APPOINTMENT OF ROLFE COMMISSIONG BY PREMIER BURT This Just In Over the last week…
Appleby To Sponsor & Speak At Tech Summit
Appleby announced that they will be sponsoring and speaking at the Bermuda Tech Summit, which will be held virtually this year from October 13 until October 16. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to be sponsoring and speaking at the Bermuda Tech Summit, which will be held virtually this year from 13–16 October. Appleby has […]
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Carey Olsen Named Best Offshore Law Firm
For the second successive year, Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year for the second successive year at the highly respected Chambers High Net Worth Awards. “Winners of the awards, which celebrate […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 8 2020
October 8 saw 17,806 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $71,406.54 BD. 2,800 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $18.00 per share, while the other 15,006 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 21.7% at $1.40 per share. The BSX finished at 1,832.29, up 0.15% […]
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2020 Bermuda Tech Summit Announces New Speakers and Sponsors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamilton, Bermuda, October 8, 2020—The 2020 Bermuda Tech Summit, taking place online for the first time from…
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COVID-19 Update – 8 October
Today there were 715 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and two were positive for COVID-19. These most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived travelling together on DL 584 from Atlanta on 7 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun.
Bermuda now has 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
Premiers Remarks from Todays Swearing In Ceremony
Thank you Your Excellency. Good afternoon to colleagues, family and friends. Thank you for coming to Government House today.
One week ago Bermudians were presented with a choice of who would bear the heavy responsibility for rebuilding this economy and reviving the livelihoods of our people. As the results have indicated, the choice made was clear and unambiguous.
TWO NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES COURTESY OF DL 584 ATLANTA FLIGHT This Just In Today there were 715 test results recei…
Video: City Of Hamilton Spotlights Streetwize
The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative services or products, with this episode spotlighting Desmond Townsend & Streetwize The video’s description says, “The City is proud to have set the tone for shining a spotlight on our incredible businesses in Bermuda, […]
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BNT: No Christmas Walkabout Event This Year
The Bermuda National Trust has “made the difficult decision not to host the much-loved Christmas Walkabout this year.” The BNT posted on social media saying, “With the safety and health of the community in mind, the Bermuda National Trust has made the difficult decision not to host the much-loved Christmas Walkabout this year. Traditionally, the […]
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BPS CONFIRMS POSITIVE CORONA-VIRUS POLICE OFFICER WAS IDENTIFIED This Just In As a follow up to the story TNN released…
KFC Treat Voucher To Benefit EDS Charity
KFC Bermuda announced that The Eliza DoLittle Society will be the local charity selected to receive all the proceeds from the 2020 treat voucher campaign. A spokesperson said, “For the 6th consecutive year, KFC Bermuda is holding its Halloween treat vouchers for kids campaign, which is now in full swing. Past community partners have included […]
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Covid-19: 715 Test Results, Two Positive
There were 715 test results received today and two were positive for Covid-19 — which “are classified as imported having arrived travelling together on DL 584 from Atlanta on 7 October” — so Bermuda now has a total of 5 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 715 test results received by the […]
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LAWRENCE SCOTT, TINEE FURBERT AND ROLFE COMMISSIONG BECOME NEW CABINET MINISTERS This Just In Your Excellency. colle…
Public Notice Release of Sex Offender – Brittonie Taylor
The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor, who will be released from Department of Corrections Farm Facility on 9 October 2020.
2020 Tech Education Summit Educates All
The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the 2020 Tech Education Summit. This is the second annual event and this year it will take place virtually on 13 October as a part of Tech Summit 2020.
Covid-19: Over 36 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 36 million, with over 1,057,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “New measures to tackle coronavirus are to be announced “in […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 8 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 8] include list of proposed planning applications and acting appointments. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On October 08, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0911/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 08 October 2020 Government […]
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Weather Forecast For Friday October 9
Friday, October 9 is expected to see a bright and sunny start, clouds increasing later in the day, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will […]
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Ministry: 24 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 8], with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 15 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 46 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On […]
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RETIREMENT OF JAMES JARDINE AS INDEPENDENT SENATOR This Just In Government House today announced that Mr James Jardin…
BZS Wins AZA Significant Achievement Award
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is the recipient of a Significant Achievement Award from the 2020 Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA] Honors and Awards Committee for the submission of ‘Trunk Island – ‘The Living Classroom’. Volunteers on Trunk Island “The AZA recognized the achievements of over 20 member facilities in the fields of conservation, […]
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New Ministers: Commissiong, Scott & Furbert
Rolfe Commissiong has been appointed to the Senate and Cabinet, Lawrence Scott and Tinee Furbert have been appointed to the Cabinet, while Owen Darrell, Curtis Richardson, Arianna Hodgson and Lindsay Simmons have been appointed to the Senate. This was announced by Premier David Burt this afternoon, as the Premier named his new Cabinet and Senate […]
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BF&M Commits $28K To Diabetes Pilot Project
BF&M Limited has committed $28,000 to fund an on-island pilot project designed to assist in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for those living with diabetic foot disease. A spokesperson said, “BF&M Limited [BF&M] is pleased to be partnering with the Bermuda Diabetes Association and Bermuda Limb Care Ltd. by funding an on- island pilot project […]
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Fitch Upgrades Legal & General’s Ratings
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Insurer Financial Strength [IFS] ratings of Legal & General Reinsurance from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. A spokesperson said, “Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announces today that Fitch Ratings has upgraded its Insurer Financial Strength from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. “AA ratings suggest a very low expectation of ceased or interrupted payments, […]
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Acting Appointment: DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Acting Appointment: COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
TNN LIVE AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE PREMIER BURT ANNOUNCES HIS NEW CABINET
Live Video: New Cabinet To Be Announced
[Updating] A swearing in ceremony will be held at 2.30pm this afternoon [Oct 8] at Government House, with Premier David Burt expected to announce the Cabinet Members. Earlier today Premier Burt tweeted, “Later today, I will make appointments to the Cabinet of Bermuda. Many are not familiar with our Constitution. Sections 58-64 cover appointments to […]
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James Jardine To Retire As Independent Senator
Government House today [Oct 8] announced that James Jardine “will be retiring as an Independent Senator.” Governor John Rankin said, “In June Mr Jardine made clear to me his wish to retire as a member of the Senate. Mr Jardine was appointed to the Senate in 2011 and became its Vice President in 2017. “On […]
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New Cabinet To Be Announced This Afternoon
A swearing in ceremony will be held at 2.30pm this afternoon [Oct 8] at Government House, with Premier David Burt expected to announce the Cabinet Members. Earlier today Premier Burt tweeted, “Later today, I will make appointments to the Cabinet of Bermuda. Many are not familiar with our Constitution. Sections 58-64 cover appointments to Cabinet. […]
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