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Mike Bloomberg Discusses the Need for Police Accountability



The presidential candidate talks about police oversight.




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Mike Bloomberg Discusses His Economic Plan for Black America



The presidential candidate shares his campaign initiatives.




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Mike Bloomberg Breaks Down Black Homeownership Discrepancies



The presidential candidate discusses Black homeownership.




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Neo-Nazis Discuss Using COVID-19 Against Black People



White supremacists planned to spread the novel coronavirus.




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Derrick Rose Practices Social Distancing With Kids

It’s been six days without the NBA




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Lamar Jackson Is Reportedly Suing Amazon Over Unlicensed Merchandise

He claims they're selling products featuring his likeness.




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NYC First Lady To Head Racial Disparity COVID-19 Task Force



The city is seeing disproportionate cases among minorities.




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Mother Is Disgusted After Son Threw A Chicago House Party



The video of Janeal Wright’s party went viral.




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Cop Turn Longer On NYC Black, Brown Social Distance Calls



A newspaper analysis shows the disparity between communities




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Detroit Neighbors Go Viral in Social Distancing Dance



Coronavirus can’t stop, won’t stop a Motor City tradition.




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Atlanta Shoppers Ignore Social Distancing To Buy New Jordans



The line reached all the way outside the mall.




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NYPD Caught Punching Man For Violating Social Distance Order



The enforcement was meant to protect from coronavirus spread




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Family Charged After Security Guard Shot After Mask Dispute



The verbal altercation turned deadly.




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White House Apparently Not Following Social Distancing Rules



Trump Administration not sticking to its own order.




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Swedish Company Selling 'Dark Chocolate' Spray Tan



Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.





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National Olympic Distance Championships

Corey Brunton and Ashley Couper are the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s AXA National Olympic Distance Male and Female Champions. Brunton covered the course in a time of 2:17:02, with Alex Kronenberg second in 2:20:41; finishing third was Matt Thompson, who crossed the line in a time of 2:20:54. Couper was fourth overall with a time of […]

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Photos: Bermuda Classic Bike Club Display

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club held their annual Bike Display on Saturday [Oct 11] at Kindley Field Road in St. George’s, with a range of motorcycles on display, including ones made back in the 1950′s. The Club’s Stephen Decosta said, “This is something that we put on every year, this is the third year we’ve […]

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St. George’s Christmas Window Display Winners

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with the St. George’s Rotary and the Corporation of St. George, announced the winners of the annual St. George’s Window Display Contest, which began on November 30th during the Lighting of the Town Event. According to BEDC Micro Small & Medium Enterprise Officer, Dennis Carter, “The window competition is […]

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Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 2

The impact of the pandemic on business and tourism, last night’s press conference, and what role the banks can play in assisting our economic situation were among the topics discussed during Bernews’ second episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, which is hosted by Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief, with business owner Mr. […]

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Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 3

Dr. Henry Dowling and Dr. Ronda James joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ third episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, with today’s broadcast marking the first live iteration of the series. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and will be streaming on Bernews Facebook page, YouTube channel […]

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Video: Discussion With Dr. Kyjuan Brown

What the symptoms of Covid-19 are, the health system in Bermuda and telemedicine were among the topics discussed as Dr. Kyjuan Brown joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ fourth episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and is being streaming live […]

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Women In Reinsurance To Host Panel Discussion

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] will be hosting a panel discussion webinar on Wednesday [April 29] at 4.00pm, exploring how the island’s re/insurance sector is faring during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Women in Reinsurance group is hosting a panel discussion via webinar on how the island’s re/insurance sector is doing in a […]

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Photos: ‘Paradise One’ Hooks 770 Pound Tuna

Crowds gathered at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this morning [Jan 12] to get a glimpse at the latest catch of a bluefin tuna. Captained by Allan Bean, the 770lb tuna was hooked this morning on the fishing boat ‘Paradise One’. Paradise One Fishing Charters is run by brothers, Allan and Delvin Bean with the Bean […]

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BELCO Ordered To Pay Distributed Generators

[Updated] BELCO has been ordered by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [the Authority] to pay all distributed generators for the electricity they feed-in to the BELCO grid according to RA officials. A spokesperson said, “Until now, some consumers who feed-in their excess power from distributed generation to BELCO’s grid have not yet been paid. Payment […]

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African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour

Bermuda minibus group tour company Titan Express, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is getting set to present ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour’ every Saturday in February and March. The tour departs at 10.00am from outside the Visitor Service Center in Hamilton and will visit sites including Cobbs Hills […]

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‘Rich Heritage Of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church’

Following a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] event to highlight the rich heritage of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, an online bookable tour of the 200-year-old sanctuary has been launched. “Local bus operator Titan Express began offering its African Dispersion Cultural Tour February 1, as Black History Month launched in the US and a week after the […]

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MS Awareness Week Film Series & Discussion

As part of MS Awareness Week, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting a “Film Series & Discussion” at the Bermuda National Library on Tuesday, March 3 and on Thursday, March 5. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room:  A spokesperson said, “MS Focus Presents Research Edge with […]

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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘Don’t Disturb My Dance’

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Judge Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Don’t Disturb My Dance.” On her blog, Ms. Burgess described how her children took part in the filming process for the video, saying, “My second son, Zahari is […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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MarketPlace Offer 5% Discount For FA Recipients

[Updated] MarketPlace announced a “daily 5% discount for recipients of financial assistance for six months to support them through the challenging times ahead.” A spokesperson said, “The new daily 5% discount offering, which comes into effect from Thursday, May 7, is our way of continuing to support our community members who need it most. “The […]

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Bermuda Festival To Offer Senior Discounts

The 45th annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is updating its pricing scheme to tier the price of seats by their views of the stage. Premium seats will cost the full price, while other seats will cost less. Additionally, seniors [aged 65 and older] and students will enjoy discounted ticket prices on most shows. […]

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Museum Displaying Bill Ming’s ‘Family Circle’

The’Family Circle’ artwork by renowned Bermudian artist Bill Ming has a new home at the National Museum of Bermuda for the next six months A spokesperson said, “Family Circle by renowned Bermudian artist Bill Ming has a new home for the next six months at the National Museum of Bermuda. “On loan from the Corporation of […]

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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Kremlin Files Shed New Light On Sub Disaster

The air of bleak Cold War irony which attended the incident now seems like something out of a John Le Carre novel. But the events which unfolded in the Atlantic ocean just north of Bermuda over those three days more than 30 years ago were only too real. On October 4, 1986 Ronald Reagan was […]

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EXOR In ‘Discussions’ Over Possible Acquisition

EXOR has confirmed that it has “entered into exclusive discussions” regarding a possible acquisition of PartnerRe. A statement on their website said, “EXOR confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Covéa regarding a possible all-cash acquisition of PartnerRe. “These discussions are ongoing and there is no certainty that they will result in a […]

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Court Dismisses Appeal In Double Murder Case

The court has dismissed an appeal by Romano Mills who was convicted in connection with the double murder of Rico Furbert and Haile Outerbridge on Happy Valley in 2013. The ruling said, “On 23 January 2013 Rico Furbert and Haile Outerbridge were brutally shot and killed at Belvin’s Supermarket in Happy Valley Road, Hamilton. The […]

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‘No Evidence To Show Firearm Discharged’

Last night the police received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, Warwick area, however police “found no forensic or other evidence to confirm that a firearm had been discharged.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 10:30 pm on Tuesday 3-Mar-2020, the Bermuda Police Service received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, […]

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Road travel toolkit during coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Communication Toolkit for Transportation Partners to Inform Road Travelers , released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention




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TRB Webinar: Evaluating Goals Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Is your organization aiming to increase the participation of minority-and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects? TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to discuss how to meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (USDOT DBE). State and local transportation projects that receive federal funding are mandated to go through the triennial DBE goal-setting process. Make your next goals...




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Video: Discussion With BTA’s Glenn Jones

Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ fifth episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The BTA recently announced that the “Covid-19 crisis had a severe impact on Bermuda’s tourism industry in the first quarter of 2020, causing unprecedented declines in the island’s visitor […]

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Fuller’s Discovery Mirror Universe Vision

If Bryan Fuller had stayed with Star Trek: Discovery, his vision for a Mirror Universe wouldn’t have been like the type shown...




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Star Trek: Discovery Season Three Update

In an update on Twitter, Wilson Cruz and Scott Gamzon, Discovery editor, provided an update on the progress of the third season...



  • Star Trek: Discovery

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Jones On Season Three Of Star Trek: Discovery

Doug Jones will be participating in the InHouse-Con this weekend, and while doing promotion for that, he answered questions in an interview...



  • Cast & Crew
  • Star Trek: Discovery
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Planning for health disasters in the transportation industry

With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hitting the transportation industry hard, TRB’s catalog of research on infectious disease and other biological threats to people and transportation systems is crucial in helping to advise transportation professionals. Transportation officials must be prepared to know how to minimize the consequences to their communities. In regards to biothreats, a recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report suggests that there are advantages to...




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More Pictures of Planet-Forming Disks Around Young Stars

Astronomy is advancing to the point where we can see planets forming around young stars. This was an unthinkable development only a few years ago. In fact, it was only two years ago that astronomers captured the first image of a newly-forming planet. Now there are more and more studies into how planets form, including …

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Infectious Disease Mitigation in Airports and on Aircraft

The risk of disease transmission at airports and on aircraft is similar to the risks associated with other densely populated places. There are also unique factors related to the interaction of individuals from geographically diverse regions with differing immunity and endemic diseases. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Report 91: Infectious Disease Mitigation in Airports and on Aircraft offers guidance for mitigating the risk of disease spread via droplet, airborne, and contact at airpo...



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Investigation Discovery Zooms Network Stars to Your Living Room for the First Ever Virtual Engagement Event "IDCon: Home Together"

In lieu of an attendance fee, ID is encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations that we support at the channel, including: the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, National Network to End Domestic Violence, and One Love.