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FORMER MINISTER DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE OF ANY WRONGDOING This Just In On 2​ October 2020 still humbled by the landslid…

FORMER MINISTER DECLARES HIS INNOCENCE OF ANY WRONGDOING This Just In On 2​ October 2020 still humbled by the landslide victory the PLP enjoyed in… Thursday’s election and my own unprecedented endorsement by the people of Southampton, I was raided by the police at my home. This was pursuant to a warrant issued by a Magistrate, the name of whom is obscured, at the behest of the BPS. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004205226See More
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New chief information officer | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A new chief information officer has been appointed in the Government’s Department of Information and Digital Technologies.The appointment of Daron Raynor was announced by Derrick Binns, the head of the public service.Dr Binns said: “I am pleased to welcome Mr Daron Raynor to the Public Service and specifically to lead the Department of Information and Digital Technology. “His knowledge, skills and background will help to drive the technology strategy for the Government of Bermuda and
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DeSilva: ‘No involvement’ in Savvy loan row | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A former Progressive Labour Party government minister arrested by police at his home the day after the General Election triumph today hit back and insisted he had nothing to hide.Zane DeSilva, a former tourism and transport minister, confirmed the raid was in connection with almost $800,000 of public cash given to US music promoter Anthony Blakey to create a recording studio in Dockyard.Most of the cash has not been paid back and Mr Blakey, of Savvy Entertainment, could not be traced by law
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Wells scores as City maintain perfect start | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Nahki Wells grabbed his second goal of the season as Bristol City maintained their perfect record in the Sky Bet Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 win away to Nottingham Forest.The league leaders found themselves 2-0 ahead after just 22 minutes with Andreas Weimann opening the scoring in the twelfth minute with a well-placed finish, before Wells doubled the advantage just ten minutes later.Reminiscent of his first goal of the season in the 2-0 victory over Stoke City, the Bermuda striker
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Hood respond admirably to down Eagles | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Robin Hood 4 Somerset Eagles 1Robin Hood picked up their second league victory of the campaign as they beat Somerset Eagles 4-1 at Goose Gosling Field last night. After falling behind in the first half to an opportunistic goal from Nathan Rego, the men in green collected themselves and score four unanswered to cruise to a comfortable win. Coach John Barry Nusum was happy with the result and his team’s response to the early setback. “We found ourselves in a very similar si
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Introduction Of Bermuda Triangle Fishing Cooperative By Premier Burt This Just In A project that has been underway…

Introduction Of Bermuda Triangle Fishing Cooperative By Premier Burt This Just In A project that has been underway since September 2018 and is now at the stage, where it requires public engagement. Before that, I would like to introduce you to the people who have joined me today. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004141839
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Covid-19 Pop-Up Testing Schedule For October

The Ministry of Health has released the Covid-19 pop-up testing schedule for the month of October.‬ Testing is taking place at a number of locations throughout the month, including the old Whites Supermarket, Modern Mart, Shelly Bay MarketPlace, Somerset MarketPlace, and Heron Bay MarketPlace, with times and dates varying. Testing for travellers will be booked […]

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Penny & Drum Release Four New Scents

Penny & Drum has announced the release of four new scents – Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread – for the 2020 fall season. A spokesperson said, “The newest additions of Banana Bread, Hygge, Pumpkin Chai, and Gingerbread will round out the popular non-toxic, vegan, and eco-friendly candle maker’s core collection which include Bermuda […]

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Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Bristol City Victory

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for Bristol City as they recorded a 2 – 1 victory over Nottingham Forest. The club’s match report said, “Bristol City will head into the first international break of the season with their 100% Championship record intact, after a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. “First-half goals from […]

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Video: Sunday Oct 4th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the Run to Read initiative raised $32,500, Athene donated 200 laptops to Bermuda’s public school system, the Brian Wellman Runway was named at the NSC, and Tyler Butterfield finished second in the Ironman 70.3 Cozumel were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the First […]

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COVID-19 Update – 3 October

Today there were 760 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 3 active cases, who are
  • all under public health monitoring, and
  • none are hospitalized or in critical care;
  • a total of 169 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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TRAFFIC DIVERTED DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SMITH PARISH This Just In There’s been a road traffic collision in t…

TRAFFIC DIVERTED DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SMITH PARISH This Just In There’s been a road traffic collision in the area of The Whitney Institute on Middle Road, Smith’s. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201004000904
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Traffic diverted from Middle Road, Smith’s | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

Part of Middle Road in Smith’s has been blocked to vehicles after a crash, police said tonight.The incident happened near the Whitney Institute.A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and instead use the North Shore Road or other alternative routes to get to their destinations.”
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Covid-19: 760 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 760 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 181, with 3 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]

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MSA Announces Three New Staff Appointments

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] announced three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The MSA Board of Governors are pleased to announce three new staff appointments, effective September 1st, 2020. Mrs. Anna Faria-Machado has been appointed as Principal Designate to replace Mrs. Sue Moench in July 2021. Kim Raymond has been appointed […]

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Football: FA Cup Preliminary & Dudley Eve Draw

The Bermuda Football Association Competitions Committee held the FA Cup Preliminary Draw and Dudley Eve Draw yesterday [Oct 2] at the Police Recreation Club. A spokesperson said, “The First Division clubs, along with two Corona League clubs namely Tuff Dogs and Footy Kings were drawn from the FA Trophy. The Draw is as follows: Boulevard […]

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Fox marks return from injury with title | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Sport

Scott Fox completed an impressive comeback from injury after claiming his first major title in the Comet class.Competing along with crew Joanna Santiago, the experienced East End Mini Yacht Club sailor held off a charging Gladwin Lambert in a fierce tacking duel to the finish to win last month’s 50th Warren D “Mickey” Foggo Flagpole to Flagpole Race, one of three major titles up for grabs annually in the class.”It felt good to win my first Flagpole because I have had some pretty bad experie
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HOURS AFTER PLP HISTORIC VICTORY ZANE DESILVA ARRESTED This Just In TNN understands Progressive Labour Party Member of…

HOURS AFTER PLP HISTORIC VICTORY ZANE DESILVA ARRESTED This Just In TNN understands Progressive Labour Party Member of Parliament Zane Desilva was taken into police custody last night in connection with an $800,000 government deal with Savvy Entertainment promoters. The Commissioner of Police releasing a statement on the matter. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201003123445 Photo by Blaire Summons/the royal gazette
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Football: BFA Hold Annual Congress Meeting

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] held its Annual Congress Meeting [ACM] on Tuesday, September 29, at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “The Meeting commenced with welcome remarks from the BFA President, Mark Wade, followed by the Financial Report by BFA Treasurer, Kim Richards. Once again, the BFA received a clean audit report and appointed […]

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Two Arrested In Connection With $800K Loan

Police have confirmed that “two people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the $800,000 government loan to Savvy Entertainment.” A police spokesperson said, “No further information will be provided on those arrests at this time. Saying it was “in light of recent comments regarding the second arrest yesterday, Stephen Corbishley, the […]

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David Hemp Named Pakistan Women’s Coach

Former Bermuda cricketer David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team. The Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted the image below, saying, “Australia-based David Hemp has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team following a robust and transparent recruitment process.” A story in The […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting October 3

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 3th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories […]

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Slippery slope towards banana republicanism | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Opinion

Dear Sir,The Royal Gazette of September 24 and 25 contained three related articles showing the dramatic decline in the wellbeing of Bermuda’s working population. The Fairmont Southampton is to close for 18 months with a resultant 750 job losses – of which 500 are Bermudians.The numbers of persons on financial assistance is now just under 2,500.The Premier authorised a loan of $800,000 to a non-Bermudian, Anthony Blakey, to create a recording studio at Dockya
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Argo Appoints Allison Kiene As General Counsel

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. today [Oct 1] announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. [Argo], an underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced the appointment of Allison Kiene to serve as the company’s general counsel. In this role, […]

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Gaelic Football Club Matches Set For Today

The Gaelic Football Club, which recently received official accreditation from the GAA governing body in Ireland as an overseas club, is getting set to play matches on the North Field at National Stadium today [Oct 3], with the women’s match starting at 3.00pm and the men’s match starting at 4.15pm. A spokesperson said, “The matches […]

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Covid-19: 396 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 396 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 181, with 3 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 396 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 2 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 2] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Home Affairs Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0889/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 02 October 2020 Ms. Victoria Pereira, Director, Department of Planning has been appointed to […]

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Ex-PLP minister in police custody over Savvy debt | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A former Progressive Labour Party minister was taken into police custody tonight in connection with an $800,000 government deal with an American music promoter.Police did not name the man but The Royal Gazette understands that it is Zane DeSilva, the ex-tourism and transport minister and just-returned PLP MP.A police spokesman said tonight: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a second person has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the ongoi
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COVID-19 Update – 2 October

Today there were 396 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 3 active cases, who are
  • all under public health monitoring, and
  • none are hospitalized or in critical care;
  • a total of 169 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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SECOND PERSON TAKING INTO CUSTODY ASSISTING POLICE WITH SAVVY INQUIRIES This Just In The Bermuda Police Service can co…

SECOND PERSON TAKING INTO CUSTODY ASSISTING POLICE WITH SAVVY INQUIRIES This Just In The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a second person has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into matters surrounding the government loan to Savvy entertainment. Read more on this story click on the link below https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20201002233715
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Ex-PLP minister taken into custody over Savvy debt | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News

A man was taken into police custody tonight in connection with an $800,000 government deal with an American music promoter.Police did not name the individual but The Royal Gazette understands that it is Zane DeSilva, a former Cabinet minister and just-returned Progressive Labour Party MP.A police spokesman said tonight: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a second person has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into
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OneComm and Argus trade on BSX | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Business

Two stocks traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, but neither changed value, as The Royal Gazette/BSX Index remained unchanged on 1,698.14.Argus Group Holdings Ltd closed unchanged on $2.73, as 600 of the insurer’s shares changed hands.One Communications Ltd remained on $3.90, as 630 of the telecoms carrier’s shares were traded.The BSX Insurance Index gained 6.44 points, or 0.48 per cent, to close on 1,342.62.Butterfield Bank’s US-listed shares gained 68 cents, or 2.98 per cent
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DAILY COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES, RESULTS IN, NONE POSITIVE TODAY This Just In Today there were 396 test results recei…

DAILY COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES, RESULTS IN, NONE POSITIVE TODAY This Just In Today there were 396 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/NX20201002220348
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