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Covid-19 testing on hold due to storm | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Perot testing facility will close Monday due to the hurricane and further notice will be given regarding Tuesday. The COVID-19 hotline will close Monday due to the hurricane and further notice will be given regarding Tuesday.All travelers scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled and will receive an email notification indicating the new date, time and location. Upon recommencement of the COVID-19 hotline operations, travelers can contact the hotline at 441 444 2498 for assistan
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Judge adds 18 months to drink-driver’s injury | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A 26-year-old man who fractured his ankle in a late-night crash admitted to drink-driving last week.David Thomas, from Devonshire, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to a charge of driving while impaired.The court heard that police were alerted to a crash on South Road in Paget, near the junction with Garden Drive just before midnight on July 11.Thomas was travelling east along the road when he attempted to overtake another motorcycle.But a third vehicle in the westbound lan
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Men to be tried for aggravated burglary | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Four defendants will have their Supreme Court trial dates set before the end of the year, it has been ruled.Craig Ingham, 53, Leonard Swan, 52, and Keith Smith, 51, will appear in the Supreme Court on December 16 to set a trial date for an alleged aggravated burglary.The men denied trespassing into the home of Mitchell Watson while armed with bladed articles and doing him bodily harm.The incident is alleged to have happened on February 17 in St George’s.A 56-year-old man from
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WITH UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ESTABLISHED, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND LIVING WAGE NEXT UP This Just In The establishment of…

WITH UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ESTABLISHED, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND LIVING WAGE NEXT UP This Just In The establishment of a living wage and unemployment insurance for workers could each be in effect as early as next year if the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) are voted back in as the Government, according to Warwick South East candidate Lawrence Scott. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200920163704
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Covid-19 Health Worker Profile: Sakina Usher

The Bermuda Government is spotlighting some of the health professionals who have helped during the pandemic, with this profile highlighting Laboratory Supervisor Sakina Usher. Ms. Usher’s Covid-19 Health Profile says, “In the fight against Covid-19, 35-year-old Sakina Usher and her colleagues serve as an unseen but vital support system to medical professionals on the front […]

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Teddy: large waves hit south shore | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Large waves had already hit the south shore by noon.Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, will hold a press conference at the Government’s AB Place media room at 3.30pm today.
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Officer questions Police Media Manager: This Just In Unfortunate scenes unfolded at the scene of yesterday’s serious ro…

Officer questions Police Media Manager: This Just In Unfortunate scenes unfolded at the scene of yesterday’s serious road traffic collision on Southshore Road. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200920145740
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MINORS SEEKING TO PERFORM ANOTHER GIANT-KILLING ACT This Just In Patrice Minors, who burst through the parliamentary ga…

MINORS SEEKING TO PERFORM ANOTHER GIANT-KILLING ACT This Just In Patrice Minors, who burst through the parliamentary gates in 2007 with a spectacular defeat of then United Bermuda Party (UBP) leader Michael Dunkley, while standing for the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) in Smith’s North, is again hopeful of performing another giant-killing act … this time in support of the newly former Free Democratic Movement (FDM). Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200920124520
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Video: Sunday Sept 20th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

While Bermuda may be dealing with back to back storms, the island still saw plenty of good news over the past week, with Flora Duffy winning the Karlovy Vary ITU Triathlon World Cup, Rodney Smith Jr being featured on Lay’s potato chips, the Pembroke Parish Council awarding four scholarships, and 40 Bermuda College students being […]

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Teddy: storm surge hits south shore | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Storm surge had already hit the south shore by noon.Hurricane Teddy, which remains a major storm, is still considered a threat to Bermuda and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect.A
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Teddy: winds to rise this evening | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda should expect winter storm conditions over the next two days as Hurricane Teddy passes to the east.Winds of more than 20mph are forecast for this afternoon, rising to 40mph by this evening. Sustained winds of 57mph are forecast for early tomorrow, with peak gusts of 75mph lasting until noon.Hurricane Teddy, which remains a major storm, is still considered a threat to Bermuda and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect.At 6am today, Teddy was forecast to pass 138 miles to the ea
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Teddy awareness: what the public need to know | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

The public were warned to be prepared for the approach of Hurricane Teddy and follow safety advice to protect their homes and families.Bermuda is expected to avoid the worst of the storm, but the Emergency Measures Organisation said people should still take precautions.• The Emergency Broadcast radio station is on 100.1FM. The EMO can be contacted at 295-0011. The ambulance service, fire, police and marine rescue are on 911 and Belco is on 955.• Members of the public sh
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SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION SOUTH ROAD SMITH This Just In At about 4:40 p.m. today, Saturday, 19th September, polic…

SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION SOUTH ROAD SMITH This Just In At about 4:40 p.m. today, Saturday, 19th September, police received a report of a serious road traffic collision at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road in Smith’s Parish. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200919212008
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COVID-19 Update 19 September

Today there were 523 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 180 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 166 have recovered, and
  • the total deceased remains 9.
     

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 57 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 10 to 101 years.

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Traffic Diverted Due To Collision In Smith’s Parish

Emergency services responded to a collision this afternoon [Sept 19] at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road in Smith’s Parish. A police spokesperson said, “At about 4:40 p.m. today, Saturday, 19th September, police received a report of a serious road traffic collision at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road […]

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Covid-19: 523 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 523 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 180, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 523 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had […]

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Wounded soldier welcomed home | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A soldier who suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a car at a Covid-19 lockdown checkpoint today returned home to a hero’s welcome.Private Ndavyah Williams exited the airport to find soldiers from his A Company of the Royal Bermuda Regiment lined up at attention on both sides of the road outside.Private Williams, 26, said: “I didn’t expect anything this big – it’s very, very heart-warming. I’m lost for words.”The soldier, injured at a checkpoint in Devonshire on June 29, has
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Police: ‘serious’ crash in Smith’s | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Two motorcycle riders are being treated in hospital after a serious collision this afternoon in Smith’s, at the junction of South Road and Zuill’s Park Road.A police spokesman said that at about 4.40pm, a female rider exited Zuill’s Park Road and attempted to make a right turn west on South Road.A motorcycle ridden by a male was headed in the opposite direction along South Road, and the two collided.Both were taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.The spokesma
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Covid-19: Cases remain at 180 | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

There were no new cases of Covid-19 detected out of 523 test results for the coronavirus received today by the Ministry of Health.The island’s total confirmed cases of the illness stands at 180.There are five active cases, all under public health monitoring, with none in hospital.There have been 166 recoveries and nine deaths.The average age of all positive cases is 57, and the age range is from 10 to 101.The source of all local cases is as follows:• 69 imported
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NO SCHOOL, & NO BUSES SERVICE ON MONDAY, THE CAUSEWAY WILL STAY OPEN This Just In Today, the Emergency Measures Organis…

NO SCHOOL, & NO BUSES SERVICE ON MONDAY, THE CAUSEWAY WILL STAY OPEN This Just In Today, the Emergency Measures Organisation met to get the latest update on Hurricane Teddy. I am pleased to note that all of our partner agencies have reported that they are ready and prepared . Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200919192258
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Live Video: Govt Press Conference On Hurricane

The Bermuda Government is holding a press conference today to provide an update regarding Hurricane Teddy. We will have more information later on, however the best way to stay informed is via our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette here. It is scheduled to begin at 3.30pm: Related Stories Video: Press Conference […]

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Live: Hurricane Teddy briefing at 3.30pm | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Renée Ming, the Minister of National Security, will hold a press briefing on Hurricane Teddy this afternoon.It will take place at the Government’s AB Place media room at 3.30pm.The Royal Gazette will provide a live video on this page.At noon today, the Bermuda Weather Service said Hurricane Teddy’s closest point of approach to the island was expected to be at 3am on Monday at about 176 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.Bermuda is expected
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Covid-19 Health Worker Profile: Marie Beach

The Bermuda Government is spotlighting some of the health professionals who have helped during the pandemic, with this profile highlighting Healthy Schools Coordinator Marie Beach. Ms. Beach’s Covid-19 Health Profile says, “As a bridge between the Departments of Education and Health with almost 40 years of in-school experience, Healthy Schools Coordinator Marie Beach was the […]

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More Teams Announced For World Tens Series

The Asia Pacific Dragons, London Royals and the Miami Sun have all confirmed their participation in the World Tens Series in Bermuda. Asia Pacific Dragons The announcement  said, “Former Rugby World Cup winning Australia number 8, Toutai Kefu will coach the Dragons with Nafi Tuitavake, Osea Kolinisau, Api Naikantani and Tomasi Alosio just a few […]

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HEALTH MINISTRY CONFIRMED TWO NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES RECORDED This Just In Yesterday there were 864 test results…

HEALTH MINISTRY CONFIRMED TWO NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES RECORDED This Just In Yesterday there were 864 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and two were positive for COVID-19. The most recent cases are both among returning residents, one having returned on the British Airways flight on 16 September 2020 and one having returned on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 17 September 2020. Both cases are isolated and contact tracing has begun. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200919113346
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PLP WELCOMES NATIONAL LEADERS DEBATE This Just In Progressive Labour Party Welcomes National Leaders Debate Between Pa…

PLP WELCOMES NATIONAL LEADERS DEBATE This Just In Progressive Labour Party Welcomes National Leaders Debate Between Party Leaders Who Can Form a Government Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200919110742
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One Bermuda Alliance Would Take The Politics Out Of Education This Just In Good day Bermuda, good day teachers, stude…

One Bermuda Alliance Would Take The Politics Out Of Education This Just In Good day Bermuda, good day teachers, students – and parents…. Over and over, we hear on the doorstep that education in Bermuda is the number one priority. Along with the state of the economy – it is. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200919104004See More
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Video: Sept 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Hurricane Teddy is a threat to Bermuda with its closest approach due to be at 3am on Monday, new architecture & interior design firm launches, City of Hamilton prepares for Hurricane Teddy, BFRS respond to report of smoke on aircraft, Clarien Bank offices to close on Monday, BF&M to close on Monday due Hurricane Teddy, SEC: Unikrn to pay $6.1 million […]

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PLP Issue Another Statement On Debate

The PLP says that it will “accept offers for a national leaders’ debate between leaders of political parties that are capable of forming government after the October 1 election” and reiterated their stipulation that it “must be distributed on television, radio and the internet.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party will accept offers for a […]

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Boeing, FAA Blamed For 737 Max Crashes

A congressional investigation blames a “culture of concealment” at plane-maker Boeing and a “fundamentally flawed” regulatory system for two crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft, including one that took the life of the family of Bermuda resident Paul Njoroge. In the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10, 2019, Mr. Njoroge lost his his wife Caroline […]

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Bermuda College Faculty Recruitment Campaign

The Bermuda College will be holding a faculty recruitment campaign to “extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education”. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is undertaking a faculty recruitment campaign to extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education. It is seeking to recruit faculty that not only have credentials and expertise, but […]

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PLP, OBA clash over airport | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda will have to pay up to $16 million in October to cover lost airport revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Progressive Labour Party claimed yesterday.The PLP said it would be the second payment to satisfy the minimum revenue guarantee present in the airport deal.In August, the Bermuda Government transferred $5.77 million to a bank in New York set up by Aecon, the Canadian-based contractor, and Skyport, the airport’s operating company, to satisfy the guarantee present in
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Tropical storm-force winds expected as Teddy veers | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda is expected to escape the worst of Hurricane Teddy, but could still suffer a prolonged period of tropical storm-force winds, it was warned last night.A Tropical Storm Watch was issued yesterday as Teddy – which has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane from a Category 4 – continued on a track towards the island.The Bermuda Weather Service said the storm’s closest point of approach was expected to be at 3am on Monday at about 176 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.
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Injured soldier set to return | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital.Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume his role in the Royal Bermuda Regiment.Private Williams said: “I should be home on Saturday – weather permitting. “I’m looking towards a full recover
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Two new Covid-19 cases reported | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Two new cases of the coronavirus were logged yesterday, health officials said last night.The cases, both returning residents, arrived on the Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta on Thursday and on the British Airways flight from London on Wednesday.A health ministry spokeswoman said both had been isolated and that contact tracing had started.The two were among 864 results that came back to health officials yesterday.The news meant that the island has recorded a total of 180 cor
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Faulty smoke indicator blamed for air emergency | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Firefighters rushed to the airport yesterday after a report of smoke in a private jet in the skies off the island.A spokesman for the fire service said they received a call just after 1.30pm about smoke in the cabin of an aircraft ten miles out from the airport.He added: “On arrival, fire crews saw a Lear Jet with three persons on board.”Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus inspected the inside and the outside of the Lear Jet. After investigation it was determined that the sm
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Covid-19: Two new cases today | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Two new cases of the coronavirus were logged today, health officials said.The cases, both returning residents, arrived on the Delta flight from Atlanta yesterday and on the British Airways flight from London on Wednesday.A health ministry spokeswoman said both had been isolated and that contact tracing had started.The two were among 864 results that came back to health officials yesterday.The news meant that the island has recorded a total of 180 coronavirus cases.There
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Soldier injured at checkpoint comes home | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home tomorrow after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital.Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume his role in the Royal Bermuda Regiment.Private Williams said: “I should be home on Saturday – weather permitting. I’m looking towards a full recovery, but I st
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CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE TEDDY TRACKING TOWARD BERMUDA This Just In Hurricane Teddy is currently churning east-northeast o…

CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE TEDDY TRACKING TOWARD BERMUDA This Just In Hurricane Teddy is currently churning east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands as a major hurricane, currently a Category 4. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200918230853
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Teddy: prolonged period of strong winds | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda is expected to escape the worst of Hurricane Teddy, but could still endure a prolonged period of Tropical Storm-force winds.Mark Guishard, the director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said the storm’s closes point of approach is expected to be at 2am on Monday, with the storm passing about 137 miles to the island’s east as a Category 2 hurricane.Dr Guishard said: “Tropical storm force winds extend out to 230 miles from the centre of Hurricane Teddy at the moment and hurricane force
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 18 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 18] include list of proposed planning applications, permanent resident’s certificate, and acting appointments. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Football Association Football Matches Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0843/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 18 September 2020 Public Health […]

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Minister Ming Hurricane Teddy Press Statement

Bermuda, it was only last week that we began putting in place our emergency systems and protocols for Hurricane Paulette. And here we are again – a mere seven days later preparing to navigate through another hurricane. Bermuda, I know that the thought of having to deal with back to back storms against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic can cause extreme anxiety for some, but thankfully our emergency protocols are well-rehearsed.

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PLP claims extra payment due on airport | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Bermuda will have to pay up to $16 million in October to cover lost airport revenues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Progressive Labour Party claimed today.The PLP said it would be the second payment to satisfy the minimum revenue guarantee present in the airport deal.In August, the Bermuda Government transferred $5.77 million to a bank in New York set up by Aecon, the Canadian-based contractor, and Skyport, the airport’s operating company, to satisfy the guarantee present
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