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‘Bermuda Style’ House Sells For $6M In Florida

A luxurious property in Florida – billed as being a ‘Bermuda-style house’ — recently sold for over $6 million, with the 5,302 square foot house featuring a saltwater swimming pool and a whirlpool spa and more. According to a story in the Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach resident Richard M. Charlton paid a recorded $6.17 million […]

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Bermudiana Beach Resort Appoints Management

Bermudiana Beach Resort has appointed three Bermudians — Allen Walker, Deborah Leverock, and Donovan Simmons — as the senior management team as the South Shore, Warwick property prepares to officially open later this year. A spokesperson said, “Bermudiana Beach Resort has appointed three Bermudians as the senior management team at Bermuda’s first branded condo hotel, […]

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Covid-19: Bermuda Housing Trust Preparation

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Housing Trust [BHT] is taking steps to protect their 194 tenants living in five properties located across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “At the Bermuda Housing Trust [BHT], we are constantly monitoring the risk that Covid-19 might represent to the 194 tenants living in our five properties […]

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Bermuda Housing Corporation Cashier Hours

The Bermuda Housing Corporation has opened its Church Street offices for payments only. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Housing Corporation has opened their Church Street offices at the Seven Arches building at 44 Church Street in Hamilton for payments only. The opening hours are 10.00am to 2.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly until further notice. […]

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Bermuda’s First Coast Guard Unit Launched

[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Governor John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast Guard Unit today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Feb 6], the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, and His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast Guard Unit. “The Acting Commanding […]

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Major Beasley Appointed Commanding Officer

Governor John Rankin announced today [Feb 7] that Major Ben Beasley has been selected as the next Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. The announcement said, “The Governor, HE Mr John Rankin CMG, announced today that Major Ben Beasley has been selected as the next Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, succeeding Lt […]

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Minister Caines On Bermuda Coast Guard

“The launch of the Bermuda Coast Guard is a significant milestone for us,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 14]. The Minister said, “The Unit will maintain an in-shore Coast Guard in order to secure Bermuda’s Territorial waters, initially out to 12 nautical miles and beyond depending […]

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Royal Bermuda Regiment Association Launched

A new association designed to reunite old friends from the Royal Bermuda Regiment and promote service in the military has been launched. Major Preston Gill, the president of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA], said the organisation was designed to promote, foster and maintain the traditions and well-being of the Regiment and its predecessors through […]

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Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama

Over spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Panama with my GBE (Global Business Expeditions) class that was led by two of our supply chain faculty members.  I was the only full-time MBA student that made the trip but was joined by students in the Working Professional MBA, Master of Business Logistic Engineering … Continue reading "Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama"



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Video: Wrapping Up AC35 In Bermuda

This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ video takes the time to wrap up the 35th America’s Cup, saying, “the real star of the show was Bermuda.” During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “Now that the 35th America’s Cup is now in the history books. After 2 and a half years of preparation, the event we’ve all […]

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Bermuda Called A Superyacht “Playground”

Bermuda has been featured as a “playground” for the superyachting community by JamaqueParadis Magazine, a publication known for its placement in hotels and VIP lounges in the Caribbean, with the article noting that the luxury boat owners were “particularly appreciative of the privacy that Bermuda offers” and the “lifestyle of understated luxury.” The article opens […]

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Report: Sailing Series Might Come To Bermuda

Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, might be announcing a “World Series of Sailing” event, with an article at by sailing journalist Rob Mundle saying “it is now likely” that one round of the World Series would be held in Bermuda. The story said “Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the […]

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America’s Cup Bermuda ‘Legacy Impact Report’

In addition to the PWC report, the America’s Cup Bermuda also released a 56-page ‘Legacy Impact Report’, saying that one of the aims of the event was to “ensure that Bermuda and its people can benefit from its legacy for many years to come.” The report’s executive summary said, ”The 35th America’s Cup provided Bermuda with a unique opportunity […]

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Land Rover BAR Bermuda Sustainability Report

Six months after returning to the UK from Bermuda – where the team were based for the 35th America’s Cup – Land Rover BAR are now sharing their learnings and achievements in the Bermuda Sustainability Report, saying that “large sporting events present a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and a positive impact in […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed Youtube Videos For 2017

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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America’s Cup Bermuda Begins Final Wind Up

America’s Cup Bermuda Ltd [ACBDA] said they have “now completed all of its objectives, including a final audit and has now commenced the final wind up proceedings.” ACBDA Chairman, Peter Durhager, said, “Our Board met for the final time on Wednesday March 14, reviewed the final audit and received final reports both from our CEO, […]

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Monument Re Completes Acquisition Of Nordben

Monument Re has completed the acquisition of Nordben Life and Pension Insurance Co. Limited [Nordben] from BenCo Insurance Holding B.V., following receipt of regulatory approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission [GFSC]. Manfred Maske, CEO of Monument Re Group, said: “The completion of this transaction positions the Monument Group well in executing its strategy in […]

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IGI Receives Approval For Tiberius Deal

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corp. [Tiberius],  a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. A spokesperson said, “This approval, received on January 28, 2020, is one of necessary steps towards successfully completing […]

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

[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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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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Attempted Robbery At ScooterMart In Paget

Two men entered ScooterMart in Paget and attempted to rob the store, however they “were unsuccessful in their attempt and left riding a motorcycle west along Lover’s Lane.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:30am on 9th March 2020, police responded to a report of two men dressed in dark clothing, who entered the ScooterMart […]

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Man Arrested After Threatening Behaviour

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: Be Wary Of Counterfeit BDA $100 Notes

The police are advising residents to “be vigilant regarding counterfeit BDA $100 notes” noting that one of the counterfeit notes was recently tendered at a local bank. A police spokesperson said, “Residents are advised to be vigilant regarding counterfeit BDA $100 notes. “One of these counterfeit notes was recently tendered at a local bank. The counterfeit […]

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Two Corrections Officers Have Been Arrested

Minister of National Security Wayne Caines today [March 26] confirmed that two Corrections Officers were arrested and are in police custody. Minister Caines said, “I have been advised of the arrest of two officers who were allegedly attempting to convey illicit substances into the Bermuda Department of Corrections, Farm Facility. “The matter is currently being […]

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Corbishley: Man ‘Deliberately Coughed On’ Police

[Updated] Four police officers had to be quarantined after being “deliberately coughed on” by a person they arrested, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said. In a video posted on his social media account, Commissioner Corbishley said, “Quite a serious incident last night when four BPS officers involved in the arrest and transportation of an individual back to […]

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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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Benefit–Cost Analyses Guidebook for Airport Stormwater

Many airports undertake stormwater projects to accommodate facility expansion, address obsolescence, and respond to evolving regulatory requirements. Often, stormwater infrastructure is installed or upgraded on a project-by-project and piecemeal basis, resulting in mismatches of sizes, material types, ages, and conditions. When airports are considering expanding or improving their stormwater facilities, the immediate need for stormwater infrastructure modification may not be clear, and a benefit–cost ana...



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

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

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?

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

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

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…

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

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

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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“Courts & Shorts Weekend” To Be Rescheduled

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

“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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Bermuda Denies Request To Berth Cruise Ships

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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Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda

[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

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 “Great Bermuda Takeout Day” On April 2

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is promoting the “Great Bermuda Takeout Day” on April 2 [Thursday] aiming to encourage residents to take advantage of “innovative business models such as home, takeout and kerbside deliveries.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s beloved eateries have long filled a need for residents and visitors alike, with menus boasting culinary favourites […]

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Royal Caribbean Extends Suspension Of Cruising

Royal Caribbean Cruises extended their global suspension of cruising, and said they “expect to return to service on June 12.” The company said, “Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global fleet through June 11, 2020. We are working with our guests to address […]

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TR News November-December 2019: Climate Change Resilience

Issue 324 of TRB's magazine (November-December 2019) focuses on climate change resilience. Along with several explorations within that topic, a short history of TRB is offered as well as all the usual standing features of the magazine. TR News is TRB's bimonthly magazine featuring timely articles on innovative and state-of-the-art research and practice in all modes of transportation. It also includes brief news items of interest to the transportation community, research pays off articles , profiles of tr...




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Reasons behind the truck driver shortage

Critical Issues in Trucking Workforce Development , released by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University




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2020 Conference on Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology - Will not be held as scheduled

TRB has been closely monitoring the evolving situation related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our volunteers, sponsors, meeting guests, staff, and the greater community are of utmost importance to us. In light of the current situation, we have decided that the event cannot be held as scheduled. Convened by Transportation Research Board, the Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology (SETT) Conference was to be held on August 31 – September 2, 2020, at ...




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Impacts on Practice: Defining Leadership Roles at the Athens-Ben Epps Airport

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) latest Impacts on Practice explores the impact ACRP Research Report 58 : Airport Industry Familiarization and Training for Part-Time Airport Policy Makers has helped airport policy leaders, stakeholders, and policy-related decision makers understand airport administrative and operational requirements in order to assist them in making more informed policy decisions. According to an Airport Authority Board Member and Chair of the Air Service Development Com...



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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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Benefit–Cost Analyses Guidebook for Airport Stormwater

Many airports undertake stormwater projects to accommodate facility expansion, address obsolescence, and respond to evolving regulatory requirements. Often, stormwater infrastructure is installed or upgraded on a project-by-project and piecemeal basis, resulting in mismatches of sizes, material types, ages, and conditions. When airports are considering expanding or improving their stormwater facilities, the immediate need for stormwater infrastructure modification may not be clear, and a benefit–cost ana...



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Determining rubber content in concrete

Rubber Content of Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen: Soxhlet Method , released by Austroads




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In the far future, the universe will be mostly invisible

If you look out on the sky on a nice clear dark night, you’ll see thousands of intense points of light. Those stars are incredibly far away, but bright enough to be seen with the naked eye from that great distance – a considerable feat. But what you don’t see are all the small stars, …

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