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Court Dismisses Appeal In Double Murder Case

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:39:30 +0000

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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Police: 25-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Stabbed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:07:16 +0000

[Updated] A man was rushed to King Edward Memorial Hospital early this morning [Aug 27] after being stabbed during an incident in Southampton, according to police. 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 […]

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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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Two Men Arrested In Connection With Murder

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:32:45 +0000

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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Two Men Arrested, Released On Police Bail

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:53:42 +0000

The two men that were arrested in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Danshun Swann were released on police bail on Thursday evening, the police have confirmed. Mr Swann was fatally stabbed during a fight involving a group of males outside Southampton Rangers Sports Club on August 27th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police […]

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Mother: ‘Please Help Police To Find The Killers’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:03:15 +0000

Crime Stoppers Bermuda released a video as part of their appeal for witnesses or information regarding the murder of Taylor Grier, and Taylor’s mother has urged everyone to “help the police to find the killers of our young men” as “there should be no more mothers having to bear this pain.” In July of this […]

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Court: Man Denies Murder Of Marcus Gibbings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:07:21 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Cleveland Rogers denied a murder charge in Supreme Court today [Nov 1]. The defendant pleaded not guilty of the premeditated murder of Marcus Gibbings on or about October 25, 2006. Mr Gibbings, who was from Trinidad, was found stabbed to death in an apartment in Devonshire. His next court appearance is set […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:02:07 +0000

[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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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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Court: Burgess, Rogers Murder Trial Set For June

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Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:03:39 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A brother and sister accused of the murder of Marcus Gibbings will go to trial in June. Katrina Burgess and her brother Cleveland Rogers have both denied being involved in the murder of Mr Gibbings. Their trial date has been set for June 4, 2019. Mr Gibbings was found stabbed to death […]

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Third Man Arrested In Connection With Murder

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:01:21 +0000

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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Court: Teens Sentenced For Murder In UK

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:03:16 +0000

Five teenagers have been sentenced in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Bermudian Lyrico Steede in England, receiving sentences ranging from six to 20 years. The BBC reported, “Five young people have been sentenced for their part in the killing of a 17-year-old boy amid a dispute fuelled by a YouTube drill music video. Two of the […]

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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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Jahni Outerbridge Murder Investigation Continues

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:00:46 +0000

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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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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‘Case Remains An Active Murder Investigation’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 10:02:35 +0000

Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward to help solve the murder of Patrick Dill, who was shot outside of his home in May 2016, saying the ‘ case remains an active murder investigation.’ A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward in […]

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Fiqre Crockwell Murder Investigation Continues

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:56:36 +0000

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 Appeal: Information On Taylor Grier Murder

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:07:54 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the murder of Taylor Grier, who was fatally shot on Court Street in Pembroke on July 27th, 2018. Crime Stoppers video appeal released in October 2018: A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Grier was fatally shot on Friday 27th July 2018, one year ago […]

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Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:06:36 +0000

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was fatally stabbed two years ago on July 29, 2017, at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Today, Monday 29th July 2019, marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of […]

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Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jason Mello

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:00:40 +0000

Three years later, the murder of Jason Mello remains unsolved, and police are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello. “Jason Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday […]

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Witness Appeal: Murder Of Danshun Swann

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:32:01 +0000

Today is the one year anniversary of the murder of Danshun Swann, and the police continue their investigation, with detectives renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “The 27th of August is the one year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Danshun Swann. “Danshun was stabbed to death on South Road […]

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Video: Mother Appeals For End To Violence

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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 Investigation Into Murder Continues

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:19:49 +0000

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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Witness Appeal: Murder Of Ronniko Burchall

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:55:21 +0000

The police are renewing their appeal for information regarding the murder of Ronniko Burchall, who was fatally shot at the St. David’s Cricket Club in December of last year. A police spokesperson said, “The 29th December will mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of Mr. Ronniko Burchall. Mr. Burchall was at the St. David’s […]

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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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Police: No Homicides Were Recorded In 2019

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:14:50 +0000

Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley today advised that “2019 was the first time in over 20 years that no homicides were recorded in Bermuda, with the belief that this position could actually be even longer subject to examination of archive crime records.” Commissioner Corbishley stated: “2019 saw tremendous work by the BPS and the Government’s Anti-Gang […]

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Some Data on the Surge in Gun Sales

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:48:51 +0000

Ammo.com sent me some data on the recent spike in Ammo Sales. we first noticed a 54% sales increase on February 23, as the search term “coronavirus” started to gain traction, according to Google Trends…. When comparing 22 days worth … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 093: We’re Sick of the Beer Flu

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 08:49:25 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk (briefly!) about the COVID-19 cancellations, but more extensively about Florida Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and his, shall we say, interesting night in a South Beach Hotel; the Other Staffers are dealing … Continue reading →


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Bloomberg Takes One on the Chin

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:03:06 +0000

No I’m not talking about this story But go click over if you want to read about what an asshole Bloomberg is allegedly being to his former campaign staffers. It didn’t warrant its own post, because I suspect all of … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 094: Sure Would Be Nice To Have A Gun Now, Wouldn’t It?

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:55 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about the ammo and gun shortage in reaction to COVID-19, as well as an innovative strategy for keeping people working and happy; David tells us how to swage your own bullets; … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 095: The Madness Abounds

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:00:42 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about a defensive gun use that stopped a potential mass shooting, then discuss the assorted nuttery happening in relationship to the COVID-19 quarantine; Loveball returns to the show to talk about what … Continue reading →


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Quote of the Day: Mike “The Gun Guy” Weisser

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:53:40 +0000

This comment thread really encapsulated the mentality of the “I’m a gun owner but…” Anti-Gunners.     You can find some info on Mike “The Guy Guy” here and here. But the dialoge between Mike and a Second Amendment Supporter is here: … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 096: Weer’d Won’t Play Magic With Erin

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:37 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about some of the latest restrictions due to the COVID-19 lockdown, and then discuss how it’s affected the latest Magic: the Gathering expansion; David talks about some of the challenges you … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 097: Someday this Quarantine is Gonna End…

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:49:52 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the increasing desperation of anti-gunners as they react to mass firearm purchases by Americans of all walks of life; Weer’d fisks a stand-up routine by Steve Hofstetter; David tells us how … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 098: Erin Takes the Reigns

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:21 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: It’s a “Nothing But Weer’d Beard Segments” show, so Erin takes over in order to have some time on-air! Erin and Weer’d discuss certain states relaxing their quarantine, Dick’s Sporting Goods feeling the consequences of … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 099: Parts, Project Pluto, Paloma Capanna

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:26 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the recent spree killing in Canada, and the conspicuous lack of information on it; David talks about gun parts that are great to have around; Weer’d interviews Logan Metesh of High … Continue reading →


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UNWTO Predict $30 – $50B Global Tourism Loss

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:00:04 +0000

The COVID-19 outbreak may cause an “estimated loss of $30 to 50 billion in international tourism receipts,” the United Nations World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] said, with Asia and the Pacific likely to be the worst affected regions. A statement from the global organisation said, “UNWTO has revised its 2020 prospects for international tourist arrivals to […]

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Minister DeSilva Congratulates BTA Interim CEO

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:22:30 +0000

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 New York Staff Now Working From Home

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:14:26 +0000

 The BTA’s New York City sales and marketing office began a work-from-home policy today and a Bermuda office “work-from-home policy is being tested in case it’s needed.” This was from an email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones, which said, “As we all come to grips with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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“Courts & Shorts Weekend” To Be Rescheduled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:07:35 +0000

Next month’s “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda will be rescheduled following today’s suspension by the United States Tennis Association [USTA] of all its sanctioned products and events due to the global coronavirus crisis. The USTA and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] are working to reschedule the two days of events—previously slated for April 3–4—for […]

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Seven Cruises To Bermuda Now Suspended

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:04:39 +0000

“Seven cruises scheduled to travel to Bermuda have effectively been suspended,” the Ministry said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that Norwegian Cruise Lines [NCL], Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines [RCCL] and Ponant Cruises for the Le Boreal ship have suspended cruises. “Following the announcement that NCL […]

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Tourism Outlook Forum Switched To Webinar

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:32:30 +0000

Tomorrow’s Tourism Outlook Forum examining 2020 challenges and opportunities “has been converted to a free, live webinar to satisfy public-health concerns around coronavirus.” The BTA said, “Although Bermuda has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date, the Bermuda government has urged the community to practise social distancing and avoid gatherings of more than 50 people. […]

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‘Round The World’ Yacht Race Postponed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:57:12 +0000

The organisers of the 2019–20 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race have decided to postpone the event until next year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The 2019–20 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This decision has been in no way […]

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Bermuda Denies Request To Berth Cruise Ships

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:41:09 +0000

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport confirmed they denied a recent request for permission to three cruise ships, saying that while Bermuda values the relationship with cruise ship partners, in considering the “risk of COVID-19 to Bermuda, we must put the interest of our country and her people above all else.” This follows after an overseas […]

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

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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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Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:48:03 +0000

[Updated] American Airlines and WestJet have announced flight suspensions for Bermuda, the Ministry has announced. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that American Airlines [AA] and WestJet [WJ] have announced flight suspensions for Bermuda. “The public is advised that effective immediately, AA inbound flights to Bermuda from Miami [AA […]

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American Airlines Suspend All Bermuda Flights

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:04:09 +0000

Further flight-service reductions for Bermuda were announced by American Airlines [AA], Delta Air Lines, and British Airways [BA], the BTA confirmed today. The BTA said: AA has suspended all service to Bermuda through May 6 Delta will suspend flights from New York [JFK] and Boston March 21–24, but maintain daily service to/from Atlanta BA has […]

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BTA On Closures, Tourism & Working Together

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:28:36 +0000

“To survive crippling losses, local tourism businesses are acting quickly to shut down non-essential operations—taking serious action to preserve cash,” BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, adding that “negative cycles of expenditure are near-impossible to escape once begun, so it is prudent to act.” An email sent out by Mr Jones said, “The closure of Bermuda’s […]

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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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