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Photos: International Snooker Tournament

The International Snooker Tournament came to an end inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Pat Burke was crowned the Low Scratch Champion after defeating Paul Fedden in the Final. Steve Pavlick won the Singles Handicap title after his Final win over Tyler Moniz. The Doubles Champions were Brake and Geoff Brunn, they defeated Keino Zuill and […]

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Photos/Winners: Astwood Dickinson Prize Giving

[Updated with winners] Toward the end of summer, Astwood Dickinson launched the Original Bermuda Collection Competition. The competition aimed to get Bermudians involved in designing the newest additions to the existing Original Bermuda Collection. A spokesperson said, “Entrants were invited to send in their designs and the winning designs were then brought to life by […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit

[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness […]

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Results: Harness Pony Racing Week 2

The Harness Pony Racing Season moved into their second week of racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Double Time with Dylan DeSilva in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05&2, Google Me and Candyce Martins was second clocking 1:05&3 and Kayla […]

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Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class Heat 10 saw Christian Truran and Gold-N-Glory clock a winning time of 1:02&1, while Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtime clock the second fastest time of 1:02&4 and finishing third was […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

[Updated with video, PDF & photos] The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One, Pocket De Gold with Kiwon Waldron in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05 flat in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

[Updated with PDF] The opening race of the day in Bermuda Harness Pony Racing at Vesey Street set the tone for the day. Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold battles Kayla Caldwell in the bike of War Machine in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Waldron and Special Gold edging Caldwell […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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Wells: ‘Bermuda Will Always Be Home For Me’

Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells recently took over the Bristol City Football Club Twitter account in order to answer questions from fans, with the striker noting that Bermuda “will always be home for me.” In answering a question about Bermuda, Wells said, “I think the last time I was in Bermuda was October or November for […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

The Bermuda Squash Association Club began hosting their February Classic 2020 at the Devonshire location. Rachel Barnes started warming up for the Bermuda Open with a five game win over Elijah Simmons 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-3 in Division A, while Anthony White defeated Eugene Bothello in the same Division 6-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-5, 11-6. […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Two

It was a marathon night at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club as five matches across four divisions went 5 games, while six matches went 4 games. Nick Leach defeated Ben Bramlett in their A Division match 11-13, 11-9, 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, while in the B Division, Rhys Puddy defeated Susie Howells 11-7, 10-12, 5-11, […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Three

The February Classic 2020 continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with yet another full slate of matches taking to the court. In an A Division match Elijah Simmons defeated Nick Leach 11-8, 9-11, 12-10, 1-11, 11-8, while Victoria Stephens defeated Canty Corbin in another match that went five games 7-11, 11-2, 11-5, 8-11, […]

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Videos: Mike Hind Performs At Fairmont

Bermudian musician Mike Hind took to the rooftop of the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday [May 2] and Sunday [May 3], with the socially distanced performances streamed live via Facebook. Playing his ukulele, Mr. Hind performed a number of songs during the performances, which are available to be replayed below. Related Stories Envy Promotions Presents DC […]

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Photos: Fashion Festival Final Evolution Show

The 10th anniversary Bermuda Fashion Festival got underway on Sunday [July 7] with the Final Evolution Fashion Show under the #1 car park tent on Front Street. The Bermuda All Star Show is a new production designed especially for the 10th anniversary and will take place tomorrow [July 9] featuring veteran Bermuda designers who will […]

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Photos: BDA Fashion Festival All Star Showcase

The 10th anniversary Bermuda Fashion Festival continued on Tuesday [July 9] with the Bermuda All Star Fashion Show under the #1 car park tent on Front Street. The Bermuda All Star Show is a new production designed especially for the 10th anniversary. The International Designer Show is set to take place on Thursday and is […]

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Videos: Meet The Winning Local Designers

As the winners of the Carnival Costume Design Challenge, local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter will see their costumes launched tomorrow [Feb 1] at the NOVA Mas International costume presentation and launch party. NOVA Mas explained that Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter participated in the Cultural Apprenticeship program that was facilitated last year between […]

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Videos: BPS Investigating Multiple Gun Incidents

[Updated with video] The police are currently investigating a series of firearms incidents, including two that have occurred within the past 72 hours; one on Saturday and one on Wednesday, with the police releasing video footage of one suspect. Detective Inspector Jason Smith said, “The B.P.S. is currently investigating a series of firearms incidents that […]

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Videos: Schools Send Messages To Students

Teachers from West Pembroke School and East End Primary recently created videos reaching out to their students as they remain away from class due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The East End Primary School video features teachers holding up custom made signs bearing messages for students, set to Club Nouveau’s version of ‘Lean On Me,’ […]

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Photos & Videos: Hubert Smith, The Play

A play celebrating the life of legendary Bermudian musician Hubert Smith — best known for being the composer and singer of Bermuda is Another World – is presently running at the Fourways Inn, where it is set to continue until October 5th. “Hubert Smith: The Play” was spearheaded by Dale Butler, and the performers include […]

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Photos: Wreath Laying At The War Memorial

Bermuda is marking Remembrance Day today, with dignitaries laying wreaths at the War Memorial on the Grounds of the Cabinet Office on Front Street, with the wreaths laid in advance of the Remembrance Day Parade. Bermuda joined nations around the world to mark the day, paying tribute to all of the island’s war veterans, with […]

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Photos: Premier & Minister Visit RBR Recruits

Premier David Burt and the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines visited this year’s newest Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruits during the annual camp training yesterday, Thirty-six trainees — including five from the Cayman Island Regiment — are participating in the first of two recruitment camps this year. During yesterday’s visit, the Premier and Minister […]

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Photos: Helicopter ‘Familiarisation Flights’

[Updated with photos] Two helicopters from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus will “conduct familiarisation flights” across Bermuda. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “On Monday afternoon, two helicopters from Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus, will conduct familiarisation flights over a number of helicopter landing sites across Bermuda. “This was […]

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Dr Gibbons: ‘Trump-Like Misinformation On AC’

It’s “unfortunate” that the new PLP government “continue to spin Trump-like misinformation about Bermuda’s highly successful financial management and hosting of the recent 35th America’s Cup,” Shadow Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said today. Premier Tables Supplementary Estimate Earlier today, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt tabled a Supplementary Estimate in the […]

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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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Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith

This Sunday [July 29] marks the year anniversary of the murder of Jahkoby Smith and police have renewed their appeal for information, and have asked witnesses or anyone who may have any information to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Sunday July 29th marks the year anniversary of the death of Jahkoby Smith and […]

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Appeal For Witnesses: Murder Of Jason Mello

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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TR News: Volunteer Profile of Deborah Flint

Deborah Flint, the current President and CEO of Greater Toronto Airports Authority, is a featured volunteer in Issue 324 (November-December 2019) of TRB's magazine TR News . "Be flexible... Be a sponge, open to everything," she says. At TRB, Ms. Flint served on an Airport Cooperative Research Program panel and was previously a member of the ACRP Oversight Committee. In her role in Toronto, she oversees all airport operations, including the security and safety of employees and travelers. Previously, she s...



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TR News: Influencer Nikola Ivanov

"I fell into transportation domain by chance, pursuing my interests in software and data. And although I kept working in these fields, TRB taught me about transportation and how my software and data expertise could help solve transportation problems," says Nikola Ivanov, Director of Operations at the University of Maryland’s Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) Laboratory. "Through TRB, I’ve met hundreds of brilliant experts, all of whom help me make a difference in people’s everyday live...



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Being Prepared for IROPS: A Business-Planning and Decision-Making Approach

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 106: Being Prepared for IROPS: A Business-Planning and Decision-Making Approach describes a process to help justify airport planning, and funding decisions (capital, and operations and maintenance) related to supporting irregular operations (IROPS) contingency planning. The report presents a structured approach to quantifying the lifecycle economic value of proposed IROPS mitigation alternatives through a spreadsheet-based business-planning and dec...



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RFP: Homelessness: A Guide for Public Transportation

TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has issued a request for proposals to develop a guide for public transportation agencies and concerned stakeholders on effective approaches and best practices that are responsive to people who are experiencing homelessness. This project is intended to help public transportation agencies preserve the quality of their services and facilities, while respecting the rights and mobility needs of people experiencing homelessness, including the need for safe plac...




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Photos: Aftermath Of Boat Fire In Dockyard

Fourteen firefighters from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] battled a blaze at Dockyard last night [Jan 12], with two vessels completely engulfed in flames. Following the response, a BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:27pm the BFRS received a call reporting a house boat on fire at the Dockyard in Sandys.” “The BFRS responded with […]

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Three Videos: Two Boats On Fire In Dockyard

[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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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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Public–Private Partnerships: What Are the Lessons Learned?

There are opportunities and challenges in implementing public–private partnerships at airports. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's Conference Proceedings on the Web 26: Public–Private Partnerships: What Are the Lessons Learned? is a summary of the presentations and discussions at an ACRP Insight Event held July 10-11, 2019, in Washington, DC.  These in-depth, face-to-face gatherings are designed to promote communication and collaboration, foster innovation, and help identify areas of fut...



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Public–Private Partnerships: What Are the Lessons Learned?

There are opportunities and challenges in implementing public–private partnerships at airports. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's Conference Proceedings on the Web 26: Public–Private Partnerships: What Are the Lessons Learned? is a summary of the presentations and discussions at an ACRP Insight Event held July 10-11, 2019, in Washington, DC.  These in-depth, face-to-face gatherings are designed to promote communication and collaboration, foster innovation, and help identify areas of fut...



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NextGen for Airports: A Primer

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 150: NextGen for Airports, A Primer broadly address potential airport impacts and include background information so that airport personnel can discern which NextGen programs will impact them and how. View the suite of materials related to ACRP Report 150: NextGen for Airports: Volume 1 : Understanding the Airport’s Role in Performance-Based Navigation: Resource Guide Volume 2 : Engaging Airport Stakeholders: Guidebook Volume 3 : Resources for Airpo...



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Climate Resilience and Benefit–Cost Analysis: A Handbook for Airports

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 199: Climate Resilience and Benefit–Cost Analysis: A Handbook for Airports provides information on how to apply benefit–cost analysis tools and techniques to improve decision making affecting resilience of airport infrastructure projects in response to potential long-term impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. The handbook is designed to improve the process by which infrastructure investment strategies are evaluated, with an...



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History Highlights: Low-Volume Roads - A Path Around the World

They met in June 1975 in Boise, Idaho, for a workshop organized by the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB’s) Special Task Force on Low-Volume Roads. Although the field trip took them over humble forest roads, workshop participants had global ambitions. Among the workshop’s sponsors were the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which today is part of the World Bank. To learn the whole story, check out the latest release in the T...




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Reuters: Mazda запросила кредиты почти на $3 млрд из-за пандемии




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Hitting the Books: How to be active on social media and still keep your job

With large swaths of the country still stifling under quarantine from the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are supplementing their meager IRL social interactions with online alternatives. But but doing so can become a proverbial minefield wit...




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Musicians: Bands/Groups – Troubles Removals

Removed From Troubles – Problem Resolved (NOT open for application) Core of Soul Removed From Troubles – Removed From Network (OPEN for application) Finch; Nine Inch Nails



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The Big Questions: Sally Dawson on the Higgs Boson

The Big Questions series features perspectives from the five recipients of the Department of Energy Office of Science's 2019 Distinguished Scientists Fellows Award describing their research and what they plan to do with the award. Sally Dawson is a senior scientist at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory.




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The Big Questions: Ian Foster on High-Performance Computing

The Big Questions series features perspectives from the five recipients of the Department of Energy Office of Science's 2019 Distinguished Scientists Fellows Award describing their research and what they plan to do with the award. Ian Foster is the director of Argonne National Laboratory's Data Science and Learning Division.




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Access: Bubble of One

When you spend a lot of time on your own, as I do, you tend to notice things more, perhaps earlier. 
I think it was maybe early February when I started to feel quite concerned about a new virus from the same family as common colds but worse than influenza. I watched a documentary in February on the “Spanish Flu” and I learnt that we don’t know for sure where it originated. The reason it was coined Spanish Flu is because Spain was neutral in WWI and so they weren’t trying to hide the truth of their experience with this…




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Hard News: How do we all move past our differences, get together and save the world?

The closing panel in The Listening Lounge at February's Splore festival was a fairly ambitious one, I wasn't sure whether it was going to work and I knew I was going to depend on my panelists – a psychologist, a brilliant young Zimbabwean New Zealander, an evangelical pastor and a campaign expert – to make it work.
I'm never really sure after these discussions what's actually happened – I've spent the whole time in the moment. But re-reading the transcript (thank you to Emma Hart for that), I felt good about it.
I also felt that the subtitle: "How do we all move…