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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #8

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:10:30 +0000

“Hosting the America’s Cup required a considerable investment by the Bermuda government, something that needed to be weighed up – the risk vs. the reward, and then setting reasonable expectations within the community about the returns,” the ACBDA said. “In Part 8 – Investing in Bermuda, you will hear how, despite all the evidence that […]

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Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #9

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:12:45 +0000

“Given the enormous scope and scale of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda it inevitably served up a number of learning opportunities for the island – what worked, what could we do better and what can we take forward or leave behind when pursuing national potential,” the ACBDA said as the final part of the […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed Youtube Videos For 2017

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:00:54 +0000

Bernews posted more than 800 videos on YouTube during 2017, and the top twenty most viewed on our Youtube channel are actually all from the America’s Cup, which dominated our Youtube statistics, with the sailing event attaining over two million views on our Youtube channel alone. We have also compiled the top 20 ‘non America’s […]

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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:08:46 +0000

Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the holiday weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Thursday, June 13th until the evening of Sunday, […]

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Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:27:53 +0000

Three people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [July 5] until Sunday evening [July 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Friday, July 5th until the evening of Sunday, July 7th. “There […]

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Ten Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:52:46 +0000

Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving during the past holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the Cup Match holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in eight parishes from the evening of Thursday, August 1st until the evening of Sunday, August 4th. […]

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Ten People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:18:49 +0000

Ten people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 6] until Sunday evening [Dec 8]. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes from the evening of Friday, December 6th until the evening of Sunday, December 8th. […]

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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:01:27 +0000

Eight people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 13] until Sunday evening [Dec 15]. A police spokesperson said, “Eight motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes from the evening of Friday, December 13th until the evening of Sunday, December 15th. […]

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Thirteen People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000

Thirteen people were arrested for impaired driving from Thursday evening [Dec 26] until Wednesday evening [Jan 1]. A police spokesperson said, “A total of 13 motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from the evening of Thursday, December 26th 2019 [Boxing Day] until the evening of Wednesday, January 1st 2020 [New Year’s Day] as […]

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Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:29:05 +0000

Three people were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from Friday evening [Jan 24] until Sunday evening [Jan 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from the evening of Friday, January 24th until the evening of Sunday, January 26th, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s […]

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R&Q Acquires Vigneron Insurance Company

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:21:02 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] has acquired the Montana captive insurer, Vigneron Insurance Company Inc. [VICI] from a wholly owned private investment holding company. “VICI underwrote deductible reimbursement policies to cover the obligations under insurance policies taken out by affiliated entities,” the company said. R&Q intends to merge VICI into R&Q’s Vermont captive consolidator […]

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Video: Press Conference On Fatal Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:09:00 +0000

[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

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:36:12 +0000

[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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Video: Murder Victim Named, Man Arrested

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:47:38 +0000

[Updated: Police have identified the murder victim as 33-year-old Paul Johnson, and confirmed that a 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 10] regarding the fatal shooting this morning. “Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident […]

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Video: Police On Murder Of Ronniko Burchall

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:04:41 +0000

[Updated] The police are holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 30] on the shooting of a 30-year-old man in St David’s. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 5.09pm: The police have confirmed the shooting victim, 30-year old Ronniko Burchall, has died. The police […]

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Victim’s Mother: ‘The Pain Is Indescribable’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:30:41 +0000

The “pain is indescribable,” Keishaye Steede said in her victim impact statement which read out in court after her son’s killers were convicted in Nottingham Crown Court in England. Lyrico Steede was only 17-years-old when he was murdered by a group of teenagers in England last year. The five teenagers were sentenced yesterday, with the […]

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Murder Victim’s Mother Appeals For Peace

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:00:22 +0000

The mother of Lyrico Steede has spoken out on the one year anniversary of his attack, thanking god for helping to sustain her over the past year and saying how blessed she was to have shared 17 years with her son. Keishaye Steede also said her “heart goes out to the families enduring the same, if not […]

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Video: Mother Appeals For End To Violence

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:24:41 +0000

Bermudian Keishaye Steede, whose 17-year-old son Lyrico was stabbed to death in the English city of Nottingham in 2017, is lending her voice to a national campaign aimed at reducing knife violence in the UK. The video was released as part of Operation Sceptre, the week-long coordinated initiative designed to help get knives and blades […]

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Police: Please Do Not Pass Video Clips On

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:54:55 +0000

Noting they are aware of videos circulating showing the “incident which claimed the life of Ronniko Burchall,” the police have urged people to not pass the videos on, and to contact the police or CrimeStoppers if you have information about the murder. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of two video […]

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Commissioner: ‘Help Us Stop This Violence’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:57:18 +0000

[Updated with video] “Bermuda has seen 5 shootings in the past two weeks,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding that to “fully tackle gang violence requires the absolute support of communities.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “Bermuda has seen 5 shootings in the past two weeks. This has overshadowed the previous year where for the first time for […]

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‘No Evidence To Show Firearm Discharged’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:41:24 +0000

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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Man Arrested After Threatening Behaviour

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:48:51 +0000

A 28-year-old man was arrested following a “report of threatening behaviour by a male with a bladed article.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 1:25 pm yesterday, Sunday 15th March, police officers responded to a report of threatening behaviour by a male with a bladed article in St. Georges. “The suspect, a twenty-eight-year-old Smith’s Parish […]

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Police: Advice On How To Avoid Scammers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:39:49 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service recently had a Q&A with Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro on the issue of potential scams, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Q: Why is this pandemic an opportunity for scammers and criminals? A: Unfortunately, criminals are very opportunistic. They see a vulnerable population out there that they can prey upon. People may […]

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Road travel toolkit during coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:12:20 GMT

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


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Featured Centennial Paper - The History of Impaired Driving and the Role of the Transportation Research Board Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Transportation

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:39:14 GMT

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee's Centennial Paper to review what it has accomplished since its inception in the early 1970s, how it has evolved along with the field, and what challenges and opportunities it confronts going forward. To learn more about the history of impaired driving and the Standing Technical Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Transportation (ANB50), check out the Committee's Centennial Paper. As part of TRB's Centennial Celebration, the Technical Activities Council invited al...


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Achieving Airport-Compatible Land Uses and Minimizing Hazardous Obstructions in Navigable Airspace

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2012 04:34:36 GMT

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Legal Research Digest 14: Achieving Airport-Compatible Land Uses and Minimizing Hazardous Obstructions in Navigable Airspace discusses airport-compatible land-use requirements, the legal issues related to achieving airport compatible land use, and legal issues particular to eliminating hazardous obstructions to airspace. The report also includes a review of some of the major legal issues of concern in achieving airport-compatible land use.


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Addressing Uncertainty about Future Airport Activity Levels in Airport Decision Making

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:20:09 GMT

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 76: Addressing Uncertainty about Future Airport Activity Levels in Airport Decision Making provides a systems analysis methodology that augments standard airport master planning and strategic planning approaches. The methodology includes a set of tools for improving the understanding and application of risk and uncertainty in air traffic forecasts as well as for increasing the overall effectiveness of airport planning and decision making.


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Guidebook on Effective Land Use Compatibility Planning Strategies for General Aviation Airports

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:40:58 GMT

Incompatible land uses can threaten the safe utility of airports and expose people living and working nearby to potentially unacceptable levels of noise or safety risk. At the state level, all 50 states have enacted some form of airport zoning legislation since the 1950s. The majority of states (90 percent) have enacted laws mandating or enabling local governments to adopt, administer, and enforce airport zoning regulations. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report 206: Guidebo...


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‘Fast-Moving, Difficult-To-Predict Developments’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:54:51 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], which is conducting a work-from-home trial today [March 17], has commented on the impact of the  global coronavirus pandemic, saying it presents “a cycle of fast-moving, difficult-to-predict developments.” An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “By now you will have seen the Bermuda government’s coronavirus travel […]

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Covid-19: Submit Your Business For BTA Guide

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:06:49 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is “compiling a guide to showcase partners who are launching safe and innovative virtual services” and is inviting businesses to submit their information. A spokesperson said, “Is COVID-19 changing your approach to business? Share how you’re inspiring and assisting our community at home and afar while practising social distancing “As we […]

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Covid-19: BTA Introduces Cost-Saving Measures

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:49:29 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors has announced cost-saving measures “necessary across our organisation to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.” An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors announced this week a slate of cost-saving measures necessary across our organisation to mitigate […]

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Video: Island ‘Looks Forward To Welcoming You’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:38:45 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released a video aimed at reminding visitors that the island is as eager to re-open its tourism industry as they are to visit. During the video, which highlights a number of the island’s sights and attractions, text says, “When the time is right, with the warmth, pride and hospitality of […]

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Covid-19: BTA Provide Free Zoom Backgrounds

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:34:48 +0000

With more people now working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has provided free Zoom backgrounds for use in meetings and group chats. The report on the BTA website said, “New social distancing guidelines and an increase in working from home have made video chatting and conferencing with friends, […]

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Carnival Cruise Line Extends Pause In Service

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:42:36 +0000

Carnival Cruise Line said they will phase in a resumption in their North American service beginning on August 1 with eight ships from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston, and pause operations in all other North American and Australian markets through August 31. A statement from the company said, “Carnival Cruise Line issued the following update to […]

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Video: BTA’s Glenn Jones On Boston 25 News

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:03:47 +0000

Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones recently spoke to Boston 25 News about the island and the eventual re-opening of international travel in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report on Boston 25 News said, “After weeks spent cooped up inside, the travel deals already being advertised seem enticing. “There will be pent […]

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Video: Discussion With BTA’s Glenn Jones

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:05:25 +0000

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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Hearing: The State of the Aviation Industry: Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:50:59 GMT

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on May 6, 2020.


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TRB Webinar: Traffic Trends and Safety in a COVID-19 World

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:42:39 GMT

In the days of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we are seeing a reduction in overall traffic volumes and crash-related injuries and fatalities. What are the nuances of this situation, and what lessons can we learn to advance transportation safety research and practice? TRB is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that will explore the impacts of COVID-19 on traffic crashes and overall highway safety conditions. This webinar is cosponsored by the Pacific Southwest Regio...


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Photos & Video: Boat Fire In Dockyard

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:34:52 +0000

[Updated] Firefighters are on scene in the west end this evening [Jan 12] battling a blaze. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.06pm: The BFRS said, “At 6:27pm the BFRS received a call reporting a house boat on fire at the Dockyard in Sandys. “The BFRS responded […]

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Three Videos: Two Boats On Fire In Dockyard

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:45:29 +0000

[Updated] Fourteen firefighters from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] – along with six appliances - battled a blaze at Dockyard on Sunday evening [Jan 12], and three videos showing the fire are below. Following the response, a BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:27pm the BFRS received a call reporting a house boat on fire […]

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1,794 Visit Hospital Due To Collisions In 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:10:07 +0000

1,794 people visited King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre due to road traffic accidents in 2019, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the period 01 January – 31 December 2019 show the following: The […]

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Video: Firefighters Extinguish Fire In Devonshire

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 03:20:20 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service were on scene in the Cedar Park, Devonshire area late this evening [Jan 18] extinguishing a fire at the old Cedar Park store. The building, which is located at the back of the neighbourhood, used to be used as a convenience store and has not been in use for […]

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111 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In Jan

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:00:20 +0000

111 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the month of January are available in the table above and reveal the following in […]

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Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Smiths

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:13:06 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire in Smiths parish this afternoon. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 12:52pm a call was received reporting a vehicle with smoke and flames issuing in Smiths parish. Four appliances from the Hamilton Station responded, with a total of 8 personnel. “On arrival firefighters […]

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87 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In Feb

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:00:08 +0000

87 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to the BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the period 1 January – 29 February 2020, shows the following: “87 cases were […]

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88 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In March

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:28:01 +0000

88 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to the BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the period 1 January – 31 March 2020 show the following: “88 cases were […]

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

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:39:14 GMT

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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Coronavirus Impact On Food Supply

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:04:12 +0000

This episode originally aired on March 26, 2020. When the coronavirus became a pandemic, people swamped grocery stores wiping out things like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. However, as Ohio's stay-at-home order drags on there is growing concern for the food supply as the supply chain shows signs of stress. In Ohio, which ranks 11th in the country for milk production, the coronavirus has been so disruptive that dairy farmers have had to dump milk that can’t be sold.


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Challenges For Immigrants During COVID-19

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:58:18 +0000

More than 155,000 people born in countries such as Somalia, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Mexico now call Columbus home. Their struggles are many, from employment to language to education and mental health. All of that has been exacerbated by COVID-19.


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Free Legal Help During COVID-19

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:32:09 +0000

As May 1 looms, so do questions about rent, bills, housing and employment. Ohioans seeking answers can turn to legal groups offering free advice and an interactive web portal meant to help those often sidelined by the legal system because of cost and confusion.


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