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There were 7630 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and 25 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.
These results are from testing done on:
·Monday: 7 positive out of 2252 results (0.3% positivity)
·Tuesday: 10 positive out of 2701 results (0.4% positivity)
·Wednesday: 8 positive out of 2677 results (0.3% positivity)
·Seven of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
| Fans of the red and blue gathered this evening [Aug 6] as Somerset Cricket Club marched the Cup to celebrate their victory over St George’s at the 2021 Cup Match Classic. For additional Cup Match photo galleries please click here, for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects […]
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| The Ministry received 7630 test results — spanning three days of testing – and 25 were positive for Covid-19, so the island’s active cases have increased to 71, with 3 people in the hospital with 1 in ICU. Seven of the new cases are classified as imported, 15 are classified as local transmission with known contact, and […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 6] include acting appointments, trademarks applications, large group exemptions, applications for recreational lobster diver licences, and notices of intended marriage. Large Group Exemption St. John AME Church Sunday Morning Service Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0750/2021 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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| The registration deadline for the Scavenger Hunt is fast approaching, with the event set to take place on Friday, August 13th, and Saturday, August 14th. A spokesperson said, “With its Scavenger Hunt only one week away, the City of Hamilton is advising members of the public wishing to take part that the sign-up deadline is […]
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| Saturday, August 7 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and sunset will be at […]
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| The police are appealing for witnesses to a collision that occurred near Collector’s Hill on Thursday. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:50pm Thursday, 5th August 2021, police officers attended a reported two motorcycle collision on South Road in Smith’s parish near Collector’s Hill. “It appears that the rider of a motorcycle travelling east along South Road […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 6] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced a total of 104 players have released themselves from Clubs, with 74 in the Premier Division, 19 in the First Division, and 11 Youth players to Senior Teams. Premier Division[74] Devonshire Colts Football Club [2] 1. Jahzardae Samuels – North Village CC 2. Diego Richardson – Hamilton Parish WC […]
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“The Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) would like to take this time to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the recent road fatality. Losing a loved one is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
The Cup Match Holiday has come and gone. We are now in the month of August. The BRSC is now introducing our new monthly topic – Don’t Drink & Drive/Arrive Alive.
| The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway, and NOAA scientists “predict that the likelihood of an above-normal 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is 65%.” The U.S. based organisation said, “The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway, and atmospheric and oceanic conditions remain conducive for an above-average hurricane season, according to the annual mid-season update […]
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| The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] introduced their monthly Road Safety focus for August 2021 – which is ‘’Don’t Drink & Drive/Arrive Alive.’ A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] would like to take this time to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the recent road fatality. Losing […]
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| The Southampton Post Office will be “temporarily closed for extensive renovations from August 30th to early December 2021.” A Government spokesperson said, “The much needed renovations include, but are not limited to, expansive floor repairs, plumbing upgrades and electrical work. “The last day of business before closure will be Friday, 27 August between 8.00 AM […]
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| The Auditor General “expressed her concern about the backlog of unaudited accounts” and “called on the Government to take the necessary action,” noting that “roughly, 35 publicly funded entities have approximately 131 years of financial statements in arrears.” “Negative Impact Of These Accounts On The Overall Transparency” A spokesperson said, “In the Auditor General’s last […]
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| An ‘Around the Island Powerboat Race Viewing Cruise’ will be held on Sunday [Aug 8] onboard the Spirit of Bermuda from 10.00am to 4.00pm. An online promo said, “Albouy’s Point to Gibbet Island. Onboard the Spirit of Bermuda. 10 am – 4 pm, depart from Albouys Point. $100 per person. Unlimited bar & snacks. For more […]
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| Another Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey Summer League double-header took place at the PCC Hockey Rink, which saw 25 goals scored. Hamilton Hurricanes 4 Pembroke Pirates 6 All ten of the goals in this game came in the first period, as the Pembroke Pirates defeated the Hamilton Hurricanes 6 – 4. Matt Katzsch led the Pembroke […]
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| Pomander Gate Tennis Club and Butterfield & Vallis announced that the Highland Spring Junior Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will run from August 23rd to August 27th. “The tournament, which was sadly cancelled last year due to Covid restrictions, will run from Monday, August 23rd to Friday, August 27th. The Tournament Committee voted to add Pickleball which […]
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| Enstar Group Limited filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The company said, “Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $377.3 million [or $17.28 per fully diluted ordinary share] and $560.5 million [or $25.60 per fully diluted […]
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| Compre, the international specialist legacy group, and SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that they have reached an agreement for Compre to acquire a US$417 million portfolio of legacy liabilities, subject to regulatory approval. The transaction, structured as a loss portfolio transfer, will be underwritten by Compre’s class 3A Bermudian reinsurer, Pallas Reinsurance Company Ltd. and the portfolio […]
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| Bermuda College said they will be welcoming students and employees back to campus in a few weeks with “enhanced protocols and guidelines in place, designed to keep the campus open and everyone – students, employees and visitors – safe.” In an email to all students this week, the College noted students “will be required to […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association held their Legends Scholarship Awards today, with Kauai Evans, T’Syi Showers, Jannis Roberts, Bakari Furbert and Richard Jones Jr. all receiving awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association held the Legends Scholarship Awards on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The Bermuda Football Association Legends […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has issued advisories for Bus Route 8c and Route 3. “This weekend, Route 8c buses will bypass Cedar Hill on Saturday, August 7ᵗʰ, 2021 and Sunday, August 8ᵗʰ, 2021 due to ongoing trench work, which will prevent bus access to Cedar Hill,” a Government spokesperson said. “The road works on […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 5] include a list of proposed planning applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised August 05, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0739/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 05 August 2021 Government Of Bermuda Department […]
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| Friday, August 6 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny after the chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be […]
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| Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for Disability Studies and The Office of the Caricom Special Rapporteur on Disability. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for […]
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| The police have confirmed the death of 25-year-old Keija Simmons, who died following a crash in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 25-year-old Keija Simmons, Bermuda’s seventh road fatality for 2021, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Simmons was seriously injured […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [August 5] with the list indicating that there are ten bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 10 runs cancelled this morning, 19 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for Disability Studies and The Office of the Caricom Special Rapporteur on Disability.
The meetings were a special ministerial conference on specific legislation for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean, 2021. The conference theme was ‘securing participation, inclusion and non-discrimination of persons with disabilities through legislation’.
It has been brought to the Government’s attention that there is a rumour circulating purporting to be from the Government that… “Bermuda is going into a stay at home at 6am on Friday”.
A Government spokesperson said this is “malicious nonsense, and there’s no truth to the rumour which seems to be spreading via a fake Government email account and other social media platforms.”
| The Government said a rumour circulating regarding an impending stay-at-home order is “malicious nonsense.” A Government spokesperson said, “It has been brought to the Government’s attention that there is a rumour circulating purporting to be from the Government that ‘Bermuda is going into a stay at home at 6am on Friday.’ “This is malicious nonsense, […]
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Trundae Darrell, 30, admitted possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply, at an appearance last week in Sta…
| Marking the second time the event has been held this year, Harbour Nights was held on Front Street yesterday [Aug 4], featuring local artisans, crafters, refreshments, entertainers and more. This year’s Harbour Nights got underway on Wednesday, April 21st, and will run until Wednesday, August 25th. Related Stories Photos: Last Harbour Nights Of 2016 Season […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced that it “will invest in major upgrades to the City’s wastewater infrastructure that will prevent approximately 1,210 litres of ‘solids’ per day from entering the ocean.” A spokesperson said, “The City has plans to purchase two fine-mesh screening machines which will be installed at the Front Street Wastewater Treatment Plant […]
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| The United States is reportedly considering a plan to require foreign visitors to be vaccinated, according to reports from major US international and US media outlets including the Associated Press, CNN, Reuters, and the New York Times. A report from Reuters said, “The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the […]
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter selected Talliyah Butterfield from CedarBridge Academy and De’Asia Symonds from The Berkeley Institute to receive education awards for study at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Xi Omega Chapter have selected two outstanding candidates to receive education awards for study at […]
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