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Noah Browne Falls In Nash Cup Second Round

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:02:07 +0000

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $12,000 Men’s NASH Squash Cup 2019, taking place at the London Squash & Fitness in London, Ontario, Canada. Browne went down in his second round match when he took on the eighth seed Cameron Seth from Canada. Browne fell in straight sets 11-4, 11-8, 11-6 in 37 minutes. […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:28:09 +0000

The 2019 RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament is underway, and the results from the first day of competition are below. Tuesday October 15 Results A Division Piers Carr beat Peter Cooper 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Elijah Simmons 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4 Anaya Smith beat Malcom Woodley 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 Melina Turk beat Mark James […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:33:45 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place today [Dec 22] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. 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 the […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:25:51 +0000

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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Squash: Carrick Advances In British Junior Open

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:51:59 +0000

Taylor Carrick recently began competing in the Dunlop British Junior Open 2020. Playing in the Boy’s Under 19 Division, Carrick took on Pablo Dolz Marti from Spain. Carrick needed five games to advance, coming from behind to do so. In the end, Carrick defeated Marti 11-9, 4-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8. Related Stories Photos, Videos & […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:54 +0000

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Ex-Beatles Reunite Over Lennon Bermuda Song

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:00:47 +0000

Come together, sang John Lennon in the classic Beatles track of that name, right now — over me. And his two surviving bandmates have done just that, staging a semi-Beatles reunion of sorts to record a new version of Grow Old With Me, one of the songs Mr. Lennon wrote in Bermuda during the summer […]

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Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside On Nov 2

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:00:24 +0000

Chivas Entertainment will be hosting their “Unleashed: Show Us Your #WKDside” event on Saturday, November 2nd at Docksiders on Front Street. The night will be filled with entertainment with the event poster saying, “DJ Rusty G, Mista Genius, and DJ Mystro will play the best Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, and the Top 40. Ttickets cost […]

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Hayley Francis Cann To Launch New Book

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:35 +0000

Bermuda’s Hayley Francis Cann, a certified music therapist who now resides in Canada, will be hosting a book launch signing for her new book Mandy’s Mom, The Music Therapist on Saturday, March 14 at the Long Story Short Bookstore in St. Georges from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The event poster says, “Bermuda’s own Hayley Francis Cann […]

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Lili Bermuda Launches “Nautilus” Fragrance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:53:12 +0000

Lili Bermuda launched Nautilus, its latest fragrance for men, at their Hamilton flagship store last night. “Guests sampled the new fragrance inspired by the colors, sounds and energy of a summer Bermuda storm. Nautilus reflects the supernatural energy of crashing waves, which have sculpted so perfectly our idyllic Bermuda landscape. Nautilus is a gift from […]

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Natalie Nunn In Bermuda For Cup Match

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 23:00:33 +0000

She was the member of TV’s Bad Girls Club with a good head for business When she became the breakout star on the 2009 season of that reality show, budding entrepreneur Natalie Nunn treated her celebrity as a business opportunity, using it to establish and build her brand. Ms Nunn posted a photo of herself […]

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Town & Country Bermuda Fashion Spread

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:25:42 +0000

Young Hollywood heart-throbs Aisling Franciosi and Wolfgang Novogratz are featured in a major fashion spread shot in Bermuda at Town & Country magazine’s website. Irish-born Ms Franciosi has appeared in the TV shows The Fall and Game of Thrones and stars in the new movie The Nightingale, a historical drama. American Mr. Novogratz is known […]

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Photos & Video: NOVA Mas Costume Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:42:06 +0000

NOVA Mas International hosted their Carnival Costume Presentation & Launch Party Experience on Saturday evening [Feb 1] at the Berkeley Institute, putting a wide array of dazzling costumes on display. The event also included the showcasing of costumes by local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter. NOVA Mas explained that Cook-Shillingford and Paynter participated in […]

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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:43:59 +0000

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

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Gunshots Fired In Khyber Heights, Warwick Area

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:45:38 +0000

Around 3:05pm today [April 7] police attended the Khyber Heights, Warwick area after “receiving several reports of gunshots being heard, with police confirming that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving […]

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Videos: BPS Investigating Multiple Gun Incidents

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:06:35 +0000

[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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Video: Police Confirm Four Gun Incidents

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:15:40 +0000

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

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Teachers Union Sign Off On Job Descriptions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:45:58 +0000

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they have signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions for Para-educators and Educational Therapist Assistants. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is happy to reveal that after a twenty year battle for clarity, this Union has signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions [JD] for […]

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Impact Mentoring To Launch New Campaign

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:59:50 +0000

Impact Mentoring Academy will be launching a new capital campaign, which involves a seven-year strategic plan. A spokesperson said, “Impact Mentoring Academy is launching a new capital campaign to form a bridge to the future of education in Bermuda! “The seven-year strategic plan [2018-2025] is focused on transitioning the academy into the premier site for […]

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BHS School To Close For ‘Unknown Period’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:23 +0000

BHS has announced that a “decision has been made to close the School at the end of the day on Monday, March 16th.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday afternoon, BHS received news that a Secondary student was screened for Covid-19, as a precautionary measure over the weekend. “This student was absent from BHS for most […]

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Bermuda Education Network Launches Website

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:47:40 +0000

The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has launched their new website—www.ben.bm—with the hope that it will provide some useful support for parents and teachers during the shelter in place period. BEN Director, Laura Bell worked on the project with Stephan Johnston of SJD World design studio. She explained that although the project has been in the […]

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BNG Youth Arts Council: Free Digital Program

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:54:44 +0000

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] Youth Arts Council recently launched a free digital program aimed at providing “opportunities for creative and independent thinking through an exchange of ideas and art education.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery Youth Arts Council, aimed at students aged 14-17, produces art activities relevant to the teens of today. […]

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“Pied Piper” Pantomime Delayed Until 2015

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:14:47 +0000

Due to roof damage at City Hall in the recent storms, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] has postponed the pantomime production of the Pied Piper to January 2015, where it will will take place at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A BMDS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society has recently been […]

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Saltus To Present ‘Our Country’s Good’ Play

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:40:30 +0000

The Saltus Grammar School production this year is ‘Our Country’s Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker and it will be held in Alumni Hall in the Saltus Secondary Department, February 26th-28th. It is an Olivier Award winning play described as being about “a very dark period in British history”. A spokesperson said, “We hope you enjoy this […]

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Sompo & Willis Towers Watson Launch Platform

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:36:12 +0000

Bermuda-based Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS] has “entered into a strategic partnership” with Willis Towers Watson to “create an integrated insurance platform to serve the needs of the middle market commercial real estate segment.” The company said, “Sompo GRS offers comprehensive multi-line capabilities targeted to accounts in select industry verticals including hospitality, real estate, life […]

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Video: Bermudian Featured On House Hunters

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:25 +0000

[Updated] Just like in the words of the song, California dreaming was becoming a reality when Bermudian Danyel Thompson and her family arrived on the US West Coast from North Carolina. But for Ms Thompson the fulfilment of that dream had to include a bricks-and-mortar component: a family home. The TV reality show House Hunters […]

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Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:39:15 +0000

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

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New Units To Be Added At Harbour View Village

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:10:11 +0000

28 new three bedroom units will be constructed at the Harbour View Village in the east end, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch announced today. Minister Burch said, “Good morning and welcome to the Harbour View Village Condominiums. I am pleased to be joined today by the representative for Constituency 4, St. George’s South, […]

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Junior Leaders Hold Last Training Camp Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:01:50 +0000

The island’s Junior Leaders marked their last training camp of the year with a weekend of battles with hi-tech laser rifles. The youngsters ended their year with Exercise Battle Royale – which combined fun for the festive season and their fieldcraft training over the year. Junior Leaders Private Tyzhae DeSilva, 15, a four-year veteran of […]

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Bermuda’s First Coast Guard Unit Launched

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:14:55 +0000

[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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Royal Bermuda Regiment Association Launched

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:15:04 +0000

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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The Easter Bunny Visits Regiment Soldiers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:24:04 +0000

Soldiers will get a little ‘egg-stra’ in their rations tomorrow [April 11] after a pharmacy chain donated 200 Easter treats to the Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who will spend the holiday on duty. The Phoenix Stores pharmacy chain gave 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the Regiment to give them a small taste of home while they […]

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Lounging throughout the Semester

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:44:40 +0000

This week marks the last week of the first session of spring semester for most specialized master’s programs’ students, which means that the Graduate Lounge in Gerlach Hall is busier than usual. To offer some insights into our graduate life, below are some ways students often use the lounge for. To have lunch with friends. … Continue reading "Lounging throughout the Semester"


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Uncertainty With Future Of The America’s Cup

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 02 Jul 2017 01:24:44 +0000

With Emirates Team New Zealand’s recent America’s Cup win, they are now in control of the tournament’s destiny; however, as the only non-signatory to the ‘framework agreement’ signed by the other five America’s Cup teams, there remains some uncertainty regarding the next iteration of the event. After the Kiwi’s stunning victory over Oracle Team USA, […]

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Bermuda Called A Superyacht “Playground”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:37:16 +0000

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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MP Dunkley: America’s Cup Helped The Island

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:21:57 +0000

“We dug Bermuda out of the hole called economic abyss and spiraling debt through solid policy and vision. Bermuda today is in a better position,” former Premier Michael Dunkley said, adding that the “America’s Cup was a huge undertaking, which helped us dig out.” Speaking in the House of Assembly during a Take Note Motion […]

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BTA: Officials Explore Superyacht Opportunities

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:44:50 +0000

Officials who put on superyacht racing during the 35th America’s Cup last year are back in Bermuda this week to explore new superyacht opportunities on the island. “The people who put on the Superyacht Regatta and the J Class Regatta during the America’s Cup have been looking for the right opportunity to come back to […]

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Scott: Where Are Fintech Jobs & Opportunities?

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:02:19 +0000

The America’s Cup ”brought employment opportunities and significant economic benefits to Bermuda,” OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott today, before asking “where are the jobs and economic opportunities” from Fintech. She went on to suggest that “Bermuda should request that the Government produce a preliminary economic assessment of the impact Fintech investment has had on our economy […]

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Assured Guaranty To Acquire BlueMountain

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Assured Guaranty – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company — has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests in BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC  and its associated entities for a purchase price of approximately $160 million, subject to certain adjustments. BlueMountain is an alternative asset management firm with $19.3 billion in assets […]

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Ocorian And Estera Announce Merger

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:43:52 +0000

With the aim to “create a global leader in corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets”, Ocorian and Estera announced that they will merge, with the enlarged business operating under the Ocorian name. A spokesperson said, “We are delighted to announce the combination of the Ocorian and Estera businesses to create a global […]

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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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Court: Burgess, Rogers Murder Trial Set For June

By bernews.com
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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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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Burgess And Rogers Found Guilty Of Murder

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:26:48 +0000

Following a Supreme Court trial, Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers were found guilty of the 2006 premeditated murder of Marcus Gibbings. Detective Chief Inspector Arthur Glasford said, “I thought it would be fitting to give a brief comment in relation to the proceedings in the court trial surrounding the murder, premeditated murder, of Marcus Gibbings. […]

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Police: Be Wary Of Counterfeit BDA $100 Notes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:25:08 +0000

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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TRB Webinar: Evaluating Goals Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:34:14 GMT

Is your organization aiming to increase the participation of minority-and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects? TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to discuss how to meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (USDOT DBE). State and local transportation projects that receive federal funding are mandated to go through the triennial DBE goal-setting process. Make your next goals...


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TR News: Volunteer Profile of Deborah Flint

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:29:55 GMT

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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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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Some Data on the Surge in Gun Sales

By www.weerdworld.com
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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