Bermuda News Updates

Hurricane Teddy has begun to move away from the island after it lashed the island from a distance.The large Category 1 hurricane is no longer considered a threat having passed the island earlier this afternoon.Some homes lost power over the course of the morning, with the first outages reported shortly after 4am.At 2pm, 217 Belco customers were without power, with Pembroke the worst affected.The Bermuda Weather Service said in its 11.30am update conditions were expected to wor

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Teddy: key details 3pm update | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda earlier this afternoon. The 3pm briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: Passed.Status: Category 1 hurricaneLocation at 3pm: 165 miles to the east. Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 92mph. Gusts to 115mphMovement: North-northeast at 18mphCurrent position: 32.2N 62.0W

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Woman sexually assault at knifepoint | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

A woman suffered a “very serious sexual assault” at knifepoint as she walked to work at the weekend. The attack was believed to have been thwarted by a jogger who saw what was happening and called police.Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said this afternoon: “The 31 year-old victim was walking to work when she was accosted by a man who is described as being about 5ft 10in and brown-skinned, riding a red motorcycle.”It would appear that he rode past her and then rode back towards her and

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200-plus customers suffer storm power cuts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

More than 200 customers of power firm Belco suffered power cuts as a result of Hurricane Teddy.A spokesman for the company said this afteroon that a total of 217 households had lost electricity.The worst affected area was Pembroke, with 166 outages.There were 26 outages in Hamilton Parish, 23 in Warwick and two in Devonshire.

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Live Updates | Following Hurricane Teddy

September 21, 2020

[Updating] Hurricane Paulette has now passed Bermuda and it was quickly followed by Hurricane Teddy, which brought tropical storm force winds to the island, with its closest approach being earlier Monday [Sept 21]. We will continue to provide updates on Hurricane Teddy below. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates Related Stories Two […]

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Woman Sexually Assaulted In Pembroke

September 21, 2020

Police responded to a report of a sexual assault yesterday [Sept 20] in the area of Fairylands Road Junction, Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke, and appealing for residents of the area with CCTV cameras, to please review the footage on their devices for any suspicious activity. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:00 a.m. on […]

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Emergency Measures Organization Hurricane Teddy Update This Just In The Emergency Measures Organization today stated th…

September 21, 2020

Emergency Measures Organization Hurricane Teddy Update This Just In The Emergency Measures Organization today stated there is extensive damage to the public access to Elbow Beach. Inspections are currently being carried out by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200921154136

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WOMAN REPORTED BEING SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AT KNIFEPOINT IN PEMBROKE This Just In At around 7:00 a.m. on Sunday 20th Sept…

September 21, 2020

WOMAN REPORTED BEING SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AT KNIFEPOINT IN PEMBROKE This Just In At around 7:00 a.m. on Sunday 20th September, police responded to a report of a sexual assault in the area of Fairylands Road Junction, Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200921135842

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RA Launches Initiatives To Protect Consumers

September 21, 2020

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has announced the implementation of Principles of Consumer Protection and Market Review, with both initiatives aimed at “increasing protection for consumers.” A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority today announced the implementation of two new sets of standards to increase protection for consumers in both the electronic communications and electricity sectors. […]

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Mitchell Finishes Third In Rockstar Triple Crown

September 21, 2020

Jyire Mitchell recently competed in round one of the Rockstar Triple Crown SX in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Competing in the 250 Pro Division, Mitchell took the podium with a third place finish. In the first race, Mitchell finished third before finishing third in the second race of the day to end up with six […]

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Back on track with World Spine Day | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

The Bermuda Chiropractic Association is getting #BDABackonTrack with World Spine Day 2020. World Spine Day occurs October 16th every year to raise awareness of back pain and other spinal issues. With Doctors of Chiropractic, fitness instructors, and other health professionals, school children and patients taking part, the World Spine Day 2020 theme #BackonTrack will be celebrated on every continent. The Bermuda Chiropractic Association (BCA) celebrates World Spine Day 2020

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AIG provides beds for care home | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

AIG, a global (re)insurer, takes great pride in improving the situations and operations of its insureds and local communities. This ambition to assist; wherever possible, extends far beyond the course of normal business. AIG Bermuda has always been an active participant in bettering our Island and its many communities.This year AIG Bermuda is pleased to partner with the Packwood Home, a vital institution which provides care for Bermuda’s seniors. As part of this relationship AIG Bermuda, in conju

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Teddy: key details noon update | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy has changed again and will pass 128 miles to the east of Bermuda at 3pm today The noon briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 128 miles to the east at 3pm todayStatus: Category 1 hurricaneLocation at noon: 148 miles to the east-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 92mph. Gusts to 115mphMovement: North-northeast at 14mph

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Storm damage blocks Elbow Beach access road | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

A collapsed wall has blocked the public access road to a South Shore beach.The Emergency Measures Organisation said “extensive damage” had been caused on the road to Elbow Beach in Paget.A spokeswoman added that the Royal Bermuda Regiment was inspecting the storm-damaged wall and engineers from the public works ministry would repair the damage when weather conditions permitted.She said the public should stay away from the area.The spokeswoman added: “Likewise, the public is re

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Sexual assault at knife point | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

A woman reported a sexual assault at knife point which happened on her way to work on yesterday.Police were called after the incident near the junction of Fairylands Road and Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke at about 7am.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “The female victim told police she was sexually assaulted at knife point by a male who attacked her as she made her way to work.”The assault was thwarted by a passer-by who contacted police.”The suspect fled the scene, riding

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Hurricane Teddy Track Update This Just In NOAA’s National Hurricane Center As there is a powerful Category 2, Septembe…

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy Track Update This Just In NOAA’s National Hurricane Center As there is a powerful Category 2, September 21, 2020, Monday at 2 p.m. Teddy Hurricane (Previously Invest 95L and Tropical Depression Twenty). Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200921102100

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Bermuda Flag Football League Week Two Results

September 21, 2020

The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 Fall Season continued at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with 104 points on the board in a doubleheader. In the opener the Beer-Muda Misfits went down 39 – 6 to the Black Shark$, the Player of the Game for Beer-Muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 1 passing […]

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Cycling: Winners Edge Road Race Results

September 21, 2020

The Winners Edge Road Race took place in humid conditions with Kaden Hopkins, Cameron Morris, Pete Crayford, and Caitlin Conyers all declared winners of their Divisions. The Men’s A Division was a close race with Hopkins clocked across the line in a time of 1:49:53.192, Liam Flannery was second in a time of 1:49:53.314 and […]

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Teddy: key details 6am update | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy has changed again and will pass Bermuda at noon today no closer than 120 miles.The 6am briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 120.8 miles to the east-southeast at noon todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 6am: 167 miles to the southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 98mph. Gusts to 121mphMovement: North at 9mphTh

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Candidates drawn to serve and unite island | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

A Free Democratic Movement candidate said that a third option in Bermuda’s political landscape could change the balance of power.Christopher Gauntlett explained that his experience in the Royal Bermuda Regiment meant that he was used to putting himself forward and was “drawn” to public service.Fellow FDM candidate Leighsa Darrell-Augustus added that she got involved to avoid “sitting on the wall complaining” and Enda Matthie believed that the island wanted a leadership that could help resid

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Teddy: key details 3am update | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy is expected to pass closer to Bermuda than earlier predicted, it was revealed this morning.The 3am briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 87.4 miles to the east at 1pm todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 3am: 199 miles to the south-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 103mph. Gusts to 126mphMovement: North northwest

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POLICE INVESTIGATING SINGLE ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT This Just In Shortly before 4:00pm today, Sunday, 20th September, po…

September 21, 2020

POLICE INVESTIGATING SINGLE ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT This Just In Shortly before 4:00pm today, Sunday, 20th September, police attended a single vehicle road traffic collision at the junction of Scaur Hill and Somerset Road, Sandys. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200921024734

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Teddy: key details midnight update | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

September 21, 2020

Hurricane Teddy is expected to pass closer to Bermuda than earlier predicted, it was revealed this morning.The midnight briefing on Teddy’s progress said:Closest point: 91 miles to the east at 1pm todayStatus: Category 2 hurricaneLocation, Today at 12.01am: 185 miles to the south-southeast Current wind speeds: Sustained winds of 103mph. Gusts to 126mphMovement: North no

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COVID19 TESTING FACILITY CLOSE MONDAY This Just In Perot testing facility will close Monday due to the hurricane and…

September 21, 2020

COVID19 TESTING FACILITY CLOSE MONDAY This Just In Perot testing facility will close Monday due to the hurricane and further notice will be given regarding Tuesday. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200921022818