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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment Freedom of the City of Hamilton parade was held this morning [June 26] in recognition of Armed Forces Day. A spokesperson previously said, “The Freedom of the city is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community [in this case the Regiment]. It is an affirmation […]
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| Members from the Harbour Swim Club and the Sharks Swim Club continued competing in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau, winning an impressive total of 17 medals on the day. Harbour Sam Williamson got things started with a Gold Medal during the 15-17 Boys 400m IM clocking a time of 4:43.68. During the 11-12 […]
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| Madelyn Moore and Jesse Washington were back in action competing in the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico. Moore won the Women’s 18 & Over 50m Freestyle Preliminaries touching the wall in a time of 25.77. Washington finished 5th in the 18 & Over 50 Meter Freestyle clocking a time […]
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| Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers were back in action competing on the Tour of America’s Dairylands in Wisconsin. The pair competed on Historic Downer Avenue home to one of the most famous urban criterium courses in the country. Famous for its triangle course with turn #1 fast and straightforward, turn #2 acute on rough pavement, […]
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| Madelyn Moore and Jesse Washington continued competed in the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico. Moore claimed her second Gold Medal of the Championships when she won the 18 & Over 100m freestyle clocking a time 56-75, an impressive time, which was just off the Olympic B Standard time of […]
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| At 5.30pm today [June 26] there will be a live panel discussion to mark the observance of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “In observance of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 5.30pm, there […]
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| The Bermuda School Sports Federation is hosting the 36th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, which highlight and recognize some of Bermuda’s finest Primary, Middle, and Senior school student-athletes. The awards were introduced in 1986 to honor the late Denton Hurdle. Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College, and Dalhousie University. After […]
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| The Ministry of Health is urging everyone who was at the Swizzle Inn between June 15 and June 24 to get tested. In releasing last night’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health urges everyone who was at the Swizzle Inn restaurant, between Thursday, June 15 and Thursday, June 24, to get […]
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| Bermuda received 4680 additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine on the British Airways flight on June 24th. This was stated by the Government last night as they provided the latest vaccination statistics, which stated that as of June 19th, there have been a total of 78,008 vaccinations given, with 57.5% of the population having received […]
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| MarketPlace will extend their three-times weekly 5% discount — offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – until September 30th. MarketPlace posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “We will continue to support our communities and our customers by extending our three-times weekly – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 5% discount days through the end […]
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| The Regulatory Authority [RA] is seeking feedback from electronic communications sectoral providers and any other interested parties regarding the National Numbering Plan. The Regulatory Authority said, “Please be advised that the RA has opened a public consultation with an Update on the National Numbering Plan. Visit www.ra.bm to read the consultation document and submit a […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc. has obtained $557.9 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage on mortgage insurance policies written in August 2020 through March 2021 from Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd, a newly formed Bermuda special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd. is not a […]
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| Bermuda’s Dage Minors took to the track to compete in the East Coast Track and Field Championships at the Thomas Edison Park, in Edison, New Jersey. Minors competed in the Men’s 1500 Meter Run Olympic Development, racing to victory in a time of 3:45.63 in a 21 runner field. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To Meet […]
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| June 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,559.18, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]
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| As of June 19th, there have been a total of 78,008 vaccinations given, with 57.5% of the population having received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda has completed the twenty-fourth full week of vaccinations. Bermuda administered a total of 78,008 vaccinations by the end of the twenty-fourth full week ending June 19. […]
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| The Ministry received 5335 test results — spanning three days of testing — and 4 were positive for Covid-19, so there are now 13 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 5335 test results since the last update, and four [4] were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate […]
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| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| Impact Mentoring Academy and Pangaea Educational Services announced their STEM Summer Camp. A spokesperson said, “Offering a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, the STEM Summer Camp gives parents the chance to enrol their children in a camp that blends fun with an engaging curriculum. “Considered to be the curriculum of the future, STEM […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 25] include list of proposed planning applications, temporary fundraising licence, and large group exemptions. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised June 25, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0546/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication Date: 25 […]
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| In recognition of Armed Forces Day, the Royal Bermuda Regiment has been granted the Freedom of the City of Hamilton, and will parade though the city on Saturday morning [June 26]. A spokesperson said, “The Freedom of the city is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community [in this […]
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| Yesterday [June 24] the City of Hamilton hosted Governor Rena Lalgie at City Hall. “Mayor Gosling welcomed the Governor on behalf of the Council members and the City’s Executive Team and formally introduced those assembled,” a spokesperson said. “During the luncheon visit, the Governor was provided with an overview of the City’s roles and functions.” […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 25] 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, 50 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| The police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision on Knapton Hill in Smiths today, and also confirmed that it is being “investigated as a fatal hit and run road traffic collision.” A police spokesperson said, “At 10:00 a.m. today Friday 25th June, police received a 911 call reporting a serious road […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has thanked philanthropist Sean McNulty and his charity Frontline Foundation for the donation of a $50 gift card to each member of their staff. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board thanks philanthropist Sean McNulty and his charity Frontline Foundation for the generous donation of a $50 gift card to each […]
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COVID-19 Update – 22 June 2021
The Ministry of Health received 5913 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.03%.
These results are from testing done on Thursday (0 positive out of 1796 results (0.0% positivity)), Friday (0 positive out of 1490 results (0.0% positivity)), Saturday (2 positive out of 1508 results (0.1% positivity)) and Sunday (0 positive out of 1119 results (0.0% positivity)).
| Dundonald Street will remain closed to all vehicular traffic from Bull’s Head to Washington Street from June 28 to July 2. A City spokesperson said, “The public are advised that Dundonald Street will remain closed to all vehicular traffic [from Bull’s Head to Washington Street] for the duration of next week [June 28-July 2] to […]
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| The Bermuda Red Cross said that they have raised just over $11,000 for the St. Vincent Volcano Appeal and they will be closing the account on June 30, and sending the funds to British Red Cross. A Bermuda Red Cross spokesperson said, “We would like to advise you that we have raised just over $11,000 for […]
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| A two vehicle road traffic collision has occurred on Knapton Hill in Smiths Parish this morning, and the police are advising motorists to avoid the area. At 11am today [June 25] a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public there is a serious two vehicle road traffic collision on Knapton […]
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| The oversight of approving large group gathering exemptions — as the maximum number of people allowed to gather is 100 persons – is now the responsibility of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the oversight of approving large group gathering exemptions is now the responsibility of […]
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| Madelyn Moore broke a 12-year-old CCCAN record on the opening night of the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation [CCCAN] Championships in Puerto Rico. Moore took to the pool in the 18 & Over girls 50m butterfly, touching the wall in a time of 27.12 to claim the gold medal and break the record of […]
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| The City of Hamilton announced their City-wide scavenger hunt will take place on July 23rd and 24th. “The City wanted to create a unique Covid-safe experience that will allow participants to have fun while discovering the island’s capital,” explained Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Tucker. “The aim is to provide a safe and contactless […]
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| Members of the Harbour Swim Club and the Sharks Swim Club recently began competing in the Bahamas National Swimming Championships in Nassau. Day one saw the teams combine for a total of 10 medals on the day. International swimmers at the Bahamas National meet swim in the B Division races and have their times recorded […]
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