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Win Free Tickets To ‘The Three Rs’ Concert

In commemoration of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a concert event dubbed ‘The Three Rs’ will be held on Sunday, November 3 at the #1 Car Park in Hamilton, featuring performances by Romaine Virgo, Richie Campbell, and more, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of […]

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Sisters To Star In St. John’s Church Concert

Sisters Naphisa and Sari Smith will be the star violin soloists in this year’s Joy to the World Christmas Concert on December 13 and December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “The sisters will perform Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor. The teenagers have honed their abilities over many […]

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Video: St Paul AME Church Christmas Concert

The Choir of St. Paul A.M.E. Church is holding their annual Christmas Concert this evening [Dec 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. According to the event poster, the event will feature Mr. Jarrett O’Neal, Tislam Swift, Hanan Davis, Khadijah Davis, Tyler Hill, Marvin Allen, Joshua Troutman, Daniel McRath and Bermuda School […]

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Friends Of Hospice Student Lip Sync Contest

The Friends of Hospice announced that they are launching a student lip sync competition to raise funds, with students asked to submit 2 minute videos of themselves lip syncing to their favorite song. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House, Bermuda’s only hospice, today announced that they are launching a student lip […]

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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

Gunshots were fired last night [March 26] in the Spring Hill, Warwick area, the police have confirmed, adding that it does not appear that anyone was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm Tuesday, March 26th several 911 calls were received reporting gunshots in the Spring Hill, Warwick area. Police officers responded to the neighbourhood […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Paget

Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the area of Harbour Road in Paget on Sunday night [May 19] and are appealing for witnesses. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm Sunday, May 19th police officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Harbour Road in Paget, in the vicinity of Manse Road. […]

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Four Men Arrested In Connection With Shooting

Four men were arrested this afternoon [Sept 15] in connection with the shooting on Court Street last night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 9:50pm Saturday, September 14th on Court Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with Elliot Street […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Warwick

[Updated] Multiple police officers and vehicles can be seen the Khyber Heights area of Warwick this evening [Feb 3]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.34pm: A police spokesperson said, “At around 6.50pm this evening, police received calls of a firearms incident at a residence on Scott’s […]

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Video: Police Confirm Four Gun Incidents

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], with the police confirming that they responded to “four separate firearms incidents yesterday.” They said that the first incident was brought to their attention at about 9.30am yesterday morning about an incident that occurred at about 1.00am when a firearm was discharged […]

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17-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting

[Updated] A 17-year-old male was arrested last night in “relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “We arrested a 17-year-old male from Devonshire on Court Street last night in relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road […]

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Video: Education Minister Press Conference

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 12] “regarding work being undertaken in our public school system.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Education […]

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Column: Continue To Excel In Education

[Opinion column written by Cole Simons] As parents, grandparents, and students, we must work collectively to ensure that we have a positive outcome during these challenging times. We all must make a contribution to ensure that the delivery of education remains as seamless as possible and that our students are positioned to continue to excel […]

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Court: Officer Resigns After Court Conviction

A 34-year-old man has resigned his position as a police officer after pleading guilty to an offence in relation to destroying traffic tickets. 34-year-old Kyle Wheatley admitting to planning with others to pervert the course of justice by destroying traffic tickets issued to motorists who were alleged to have committed traffic offences. Speaking at a […]

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Kids Can Win Free Tickets In Colouring Contest

Bernews and TROIKA Bermuda are inviting children from around the island to enter a Colouring Competition in order to win tickets to see a production of Beauty and the Beast on August 28, 2014. To enter, simply print off the coloring page [right-click and "save as" to save], colour it creatively, and return your entry […]

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The ‘Second Last Supper’ Set For Late March

With an all star cast of over 30 members, a live band, a dramatic opening and more, Dale Butler [pictured left] is set to release his third play, directed by Rotimi Martins, entitled ‘The Second Last Supper.’ The play will be staged on March 26, 27, and 28 at St. Paul A.M.E. Centennial Hall. In […]

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Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

Today [Oct 21], Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort, with prices starting at $415,000 for studios, $465,000 for one-bedroom condos, $558,000 for two- bedroom condos and $750,000 for three-bedroom condos. A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort. […]

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‘Regiment Were Conducting Firearms Training’

Police received a report that gunshots were heard in Warwick and “upon investigation it was discovered that the Royal Bermuda Regiment were conducting firearms training at Warwick Camp at the time the report was made.” A police spokesperson said, “At 10:23am on Saturday 18th April, police received a report that two gunshots were heard in […]

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ACBDA To Hold Press Conference On Thursday

The America Cup Bermuda will be holding a press conference tomorrow afternoon [Nov 9] where they are expected to discuss the Economic, Environmental and Social Impact of the 35th America’s Cup on Bermuda. According to the Potential Economic Impact [PEI] assessment released by the ACBDA back in 2015 before the event took place, the direct spending […]

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Dr Gibbons: ‘Significant Contribution Of AC35'

Former Minister Dr Grant Gibbons said that “as the OBA Government Minister with responsibility for the 2017 America’s Cup, I was pleased to read PWC’s independent assessment of the event, which clearly demonstrates the significant contribution AC35 made to Bermuda’s economy over the past three years and will continue to make well into the future.” […]

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Video: America’s Cup AC75 Concept Revealed

A new era in America’s Cup racing has been unveiled, as the concept for the AC75, the class of boat to be sailed in the 36th America’s Cup is released illustrating a new vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts. “The Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa design teams have spent the […]

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Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man

[Updated: Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died, while a 55-year-old man is "being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" following a shooting on Court Street. Police also confirm that "someone has been taken into police custody in connection with this incident."] Police are on scene in the Court Street area and police tape is visible […]

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Police Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Taylor Grier

The police have now confirmed the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier following the shooting on Friday evening. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, while a 55-year-old man was injured. Speaking at the scene […]

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Video: Press Conference On Fatal Shooting

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is holding a press conference this morning [July 30] on the fatal shooting, which resulted in the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, […]

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Video: Police Confirm Death Of Danshun Swann

[Updated] The police held a press conference this afternoon [Aug 27] regarding the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Danshun Swann early this morning in Southampton. Earlier today, Police Media Relations Manager Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of an incident that took place at 12:10am on Monday outside of Southampton Rangers Sports Club. “Upon police […]

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Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were arrested today [Aug 28] “in connection with the murder of 25- year-old Danshun Swann,” the police have confirmed. Yesterday, the police confirmed that Mr Swann was stabbed during a “large fight involving a group of males outside Southampton Rangers Sports Club.” Video of the police press conference held […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

[Updated with video] A 33-year-old man has died following a shooting in the Rambling Lane area in Pembroke early this morning [Dec 10], the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place outside of a residence on Rambling Lane […]

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Third Man Arrested In Connection With Murder

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall, marking the third person following the fatal shooting in St David’s on December 29th, 2018. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall on 29th […]

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Jahni Outerbridge Murder Investigation Continues

Police are continuing to investigate the murder of 31-year-old Jahni Outerbridge, who was fatally shot two years ago, and are appealing for anyone with information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Two years ago, 31-year-old Jahni Outerbridge was fatally shot around 11:20pm [Sunday 29th January 2017] outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North […]

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Fiqre Crockwell Murder Investigation Continues

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of Fiqre Crockwell, who was fatally shot in Pembroke on June 20, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of Fiqre Crockwell, who […]

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Police Investigation Into Murder Continues

The police are reminding the public that the investigation into the murder of Paul Johnson is still an active enquiry, and are urging anyone with any information to please come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service reminds the public that the investigation into the murder of Paul Johnson is still an active enquiry. […]

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Man Arrested In Connection With Robbery

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the armed robbery at Gold Standard and has subsequently been bailed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service are still actively investigating the Gold Standard Robbery which occurred at approximately 9:30am on Wednesday January 29th 2020 in The Washington Mall. “On Friday the 28th of February […]

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Court: ‘The Order Of Extradition Is Confirmed’

A Bermudian man convicted of vehicular assault following a car crash in 2006 should be extradited to the United States, the Bermuda Supreme Court has ruled, stating: “The appeal is accordingly dismissed on all grounds and the order of extradition is confirmed.” The judgment against Paul Douglas Martin says, “The Appellant is a Bermudian national having […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

The police have confirmed that one of the men who was shot yesterday afternoon has died. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 28-year-old Clarke Fox. “Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court […]

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People Arrested After Break-In At Coconut Rock

A “number of persons were arrested” after a burglary at the Coconut Rock restaurant, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15 this morning, Monday 30th March, it was discovered that unlawful entry had been gained to Coconut Rock restaurant. “Enquiries were made and it was discovered that culprits had forced entry into […]

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Man Charged In Connection With Shooting

Following a shooting on Parsons Road in Pembroke , 20-year-old Kyari Flood was arrested and charged. A police spokesperson said, “As you recall, about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday 24th March police responded to a report of a shooting that occurred on Parsons Road, Pembroke. “Officers found that a man had been shot in his arm […]

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Police Confirm: Man Shot In Warwick

[Updating] Police can be seen in the Warwick area this evening [May 8], with crime scene tape visible, and unofficial information indicating that there was a shooting. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 7.05pm: A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred […]

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Contestation about HTML 5

Nobody seemed to be worried so far, but the definition of HTML 5 that is intended to be the format of billions of Web pages in coming years, is conducted and decided by a single person! Hey, wait! Pay no attention to the multi-billions dollar Internet corporation behind the curtain. It's me Ian Hickson! I am my own man




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Economic and Social Sustainability at Airports

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Conference Proceedings on the Web 23: Economic and Social Sustainability at Airports is a compilation of the presentations and a summary of the ensuing discussions at May 7-8, 2018, forum in Washington, D.C. The meeting brought together individuals from airports, airlines, academia, consulting, local and regional government, general sustainability professionals, and others. The forum included sessions on social sustainability, economic sustainability, key...



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Economic and Social Sustainability at Airports

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Conference Proceedings on the Web 23: Economic and Social Sustainability at Airports is a compilation of the presentations and a summary of the ensuing discussions at May 7-8, 2018, forum in Washington, D.C. The meeting brought together individuals from airports, airlines, academia, consulting, local and regional government, general sustainability professionals, and others. The forum included sessions on social sustainability, economic sustainability, key...



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Technical Appendix to Air Demand in a Dynamic Competitive Context with the Automobile

This technical appendix from the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program, ACRP Web-Only Document 38: Technical Appendix to Air Demand in a Dynamic Competitive Context with the Automobile , supplements ACRP Research Report 204: Air Demand in a Dynamic Competitive Context with the Automobile with more detailed documentation of the research effort, including greater technical detail on the analytical models created for the research and their application.



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Conference on Performance and Data in Transportation Decision Making

The use of performance measures and data is informing transportation decision making.  Transportation Research Circular E-C263: Conference on Performance and Data in Transportation Decision Making summarizes many presentations from the conference, which attracted more than 350 professional transportation planners, consultants, industry experts, and academic researchers, from 42 states and three countries, to Atlanta, Georgia.



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Procurement of Airport Development and Planning Contracts

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Legal Research Digest 16: Procurement of Airport Development and Planning Contracts provides guidance on how to determine which requirements apply to any given procurement process. The report also includes an overview of the consequences for noncompliance with procurement laws or regulations in order to help airports better understand the inherent risks associated with various funding sources.



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Minister DeSilva Congratulates BTA Interim CEO

Minister Zane DeSilva congratulated the new Interim CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority Glenn Jones. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon Zane DeSilva JP, MP, met with CEO of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] Stephen Todd, and the new Interim CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] […]

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BTA: ‘Help Us Measure The Economic Impact’

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is calling all Bermuda businesses to help them assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local businesses. A spokesperson said, “Are you a business owner or manager? If so, we need your help. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority, Chamber of Commerce, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and Bermuda Employers Council are working […]

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Police Confirm Teenager Dies After Collision

[Updated] The police have confirmed the very sad news that a teenager has died following a collision in Sandys this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15pm Monday, January 13th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported serious collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. “Details are limited […]

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BPS Confirm Death Of 16-Year-Old Kijani Burgess

The police have now confirmed the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess, who passed away following a collision yesterday in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “It has since been confirmed that the teen was […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a road traffic collision on Middle Road in Paget this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders were this afternoon called out to a two vehicle collision, involving a car and a motorcycle, just east of Four Ways Inn on Middle Road in […]

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History Highlights: Advising Government - The Story of TRB's Consensus and Advisory Studies

Coincidental to TRB's 1982 promotion to a stand-alone unit within the NRC and its acceptance of the responsibility to oversee consensus studies, Congress was working on an update to surface transportation legislation. The timing meant that TRB was not going to be able to ease into its new responsibilities. To learn the whole story, check out the latest release in the TRB History Highlights series. As part of the Centennial Celebration, TRB has initiated the History Highlights series that will regularly r...




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Wellness Wednesday: Alcohol Consumption Spikes In Ohio Amid Coronavirus Quarantine

Ohioans bought 1.36 million gallons of liquor in March, a nearly 25 percent increase over the same period last year. More of us are leaning on alcohol to beat quarantine doldrums and stress, but experts warn that extended overindulging could make it harder to put down the bottle when the lockdown is lifted.




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TR News 326: March-April 2020 table of contents now online

The March-April 2020 issue of TR News (#326) - including a cover feature on TRB's "century of progress and foundation for the future" of transportation research - is available in hard copy and digital copy for subscribers. For those who are not subscribers, the table of contents is available. Other feature articles in the issue include ones on whether research processes can keep up, accessible rail sleeper compartments, drones and lasers for railroad bridges, implications of California wildfires, and muc...