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| The Bermuda Captive Conference has launched its 17th annual conference – taking place today and tomorrow. A spokesperson said, “The event, which remains virtual this year, is focused on exploring a theme of Resilience, reflective of the turbulence we have faced both individually and collectively over the last year. “With attendees tuning in from over […]
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| “It is anticipated that the regular bus and ferry schedule will experience some interruptions” due to the current Work to Rule by the BIU, the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport would like to advise the public that as a result of the current Work to Rule by the Bermuda […]
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| In its first outing since the beginning of the pandemic, Jason Carroll’s MOD70 trimaran Argo recently broke the record for the passage between Bermuda and Plymouth, UK. A spokesperson said, “The previous record for this 2,870 mile course eastbound across the North Atlantic was set in May 2016 by American Lloyd Thornburg’s sister ship Phaedo […]
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| The Triathlon Grand Prix French Championship for First Division clubs recently brought together the best French women’s and men’s clubs over five stages. Each club engaged five athletes per stage. The first three to cross the line classify the team result. A day after finishing fifth in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Coimbra in Portugal, […]
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| The Ministry of Health and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Freisenbruch Meyer won the 2021 Corporate Blood Drive Competition, marking their second consecutive win. A spokesperson said, “The Corporate Blood Drive Competition this year was between eleven companies, who collectively raised 235 blood and 16 apheresis donations in the year running from June 2020 to […]
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| Titan Express and the African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours will be offering Mary Prince Legacy and Friendly Society Tours over the summer. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Emancipation, Titan Express & The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering in July, “The Mary Prince Legacy Tour” and in August, “The Friendly Society Tours”. This […]
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| Bermudian Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaped to a second place finish in the triple jump at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, breaking a 36 year old school record in the processs. Perinchief competes for the University of Tennessee, and their report said, “Graduate student Perinchief claimed Tennessee’s second Outdoor National runner-up finish in the Triple Jump with […]
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| The Bermuda Flag Football Summer League season got underway at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 94 points put on the board. In the season opener, the Killa Squad defeated the Black Shark$ 37 – 13, Stevey Brown-Darrell was the Player of the Game for Killa Squad with 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, and a […]
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| The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted the 2021 National Sprint Championships, with Nicholas Pilgrim and Maddie Durkin racing to victory. Pilgrim clocked a winning time of 1:04:39, Tommy Marshall was second in a time of 1:05:21, and Philip Mace crossed the line third overall clocking 1:06:43. Durkin finished in a time of 1:08:30, Ashley Couper was […]
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| 15-year-old Matteo Cervino continued competing in the O’pen Skiff Under 17 class in the second of a series of Italian Nationals. A spokesperson said, “In the second of a series of Italian Nationals for the Open Skiff class, with the backdrop of beautiful Lake Garda, 15 year old Matteo Cervino [11238] competed this weekend against […]
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| A Bermuda Coast Guard crew attended a raft up and “the event was shut down and the vessels involved dispersed” and “the identities of individuals involved were recorded,” the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is aware of a video clip circulating on social media showing a raft up with […]
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| Monday, June 14 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:27pm. High […]
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The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into effect today, June 13, as previously announced. The Government of Bermuda apologises for the moving dates and the uncertainty this has caused.
| The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda “will not come into effect today [June 13] as previously announced,” the Government said. The order was initially announced as starting on June 6th, then later announced as starting on June 13th. A spokesperson said, “The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced the recipients of this year’s Junior Development Awards, with Arima Turner, Ayshalay Simons, Imojen Judd, and Raphael Rudolf earning the honour. “The bursary funds will be used towards sending the awardees to overseas training camps where they can develop their skills under some of the highest standards in coaching and […]
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| Tyler Smith competed in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Coimbra in Portugal, with the Bermudian triathlete making a strong showing to finish 5th in a time of 51:19. He finished 35 seconds behind the winner Vasco Vilaca from Portugal who clocked 50:44. Smith and Vilaca came out of the water in the lead in a time […]
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| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. James Finnigan picked up his second title of the tournament when he teamed up with Gavin Manders to win the Open Doubles Final in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 over Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond. The Elite B Doubles Final needed three sets to […]
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| The Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing Of Intimate Images Act 2021 – the ‘revenge porn’ bill — will come into operation on Wednesday, June 15th, according to an official notice posted on the Government website Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons previously said that the Bill “introduces criminal offences, and penalties relating to the non-consensual sharing, or threat […]
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The Ministry of Health today addressed rumours circulating in the community about bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach.
| News that Nisha Smith was awarded the 2021 Deloitte Scholarship, Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, Richard and Rebecca Wilson donated $2,500 to nurses to express thanks, and the National Dance Company Wales appointed Bermudian Krystal Lowe to their board were all some of the positive news stories from the […]
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| Noting they “are aware of rumours circulating in the community about potentially dangerous bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach,” Ministry of Health said “there is no evidence this information is accurate” A spokesperson said, “We are aware of rumours circulating in the community about ‘potentially dangerous bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach.’ There is […]
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| Sunday, June 13 is expected to see early cloud clears though showers about; brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]
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| On Thursday afternoon [June 10] the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police Service, Customs Department and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, in recognition of her official birthday. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photos below online, saying, “At 5pm Thursday, 10th June 2021 the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Police […]
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| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 moved into the sixth day at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with three games needing a tie-breaker to decide a winner, and the evening also saw a battle of Davis Cup teammates in the A Final. Gavin Manders and his Davis Cup teammate James Finnigan took to the court for […]
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| A 25-year-old man is in hospital following a collision last night [June 11] on South Road, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9pm Friday 11th June, 2021, police and first responders attended a collision on South Road, between Horseshoe Road and Southampton Princess entrance. “Details at this time are very limited. However, early information suggests […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 12th. On Monday the Viking Orion cruise ship and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Wednesday the Eastern Highway vehicles carrier will arrive, on Thursday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive, […]
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| Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] will once again sponsor the annual Bermuda Captive Conference, which will be held virtually from 14-15 June. A spokesperson said, “The conference, now in its 17th year, is a leading industry event for captive owners, risk managers and insurance professionals from a variety of international jurisdictions. Appleby has been […]
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| The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association will be hosting the Wilfred Fray Memorial Tournament on June 26th and 27th at the Ocean View Golf Course. This tournament will also be a qualifier for any amateurs looking to play and join the association as a Class C player. This tournament has now been added to the BPGA’s […]
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| The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] is opening the registration for the Newport Bermuda Yacht Race on Friday, June 18th, with the race scheduled to take place on June 17, 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] has published the official Notice of Race for the second attempt at the 52nd running […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie welcomes the new leaders of The Salvation Army Bermuda Division, Majors Rob and Shelley Kerr to Government House. Government House posted the image above online, and said, “Governor Lalgie was pleased yesterday to welcome to Government House the new leaders of the The Salvation Army Bermuda Division, Majors Rob and Shelley Kerr.” […]
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| June 11 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,569.33, 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 ‘Active And […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1683 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.
Additionally, there were three (3) recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently four (4) active cases, of which;
• Four (4) are under public health monitoring and;
• None are in the hospital.
Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2460 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.
The source of all cases is as follows:
Her Majesty The Queen has recognised the following people in her annual Birthday Honours Iist:
Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour awardees:
Mr. Allan Trew – for services to tourism;
Ms. Laurie Shiell – for services to the community;
Dr. Clarence Maxwell – for services to culture and Bermuda history; and
Mr. Jon Beard – for services to sport
| The Ministry received 1683 test results and zero were positive and there are currently four active cases. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1683 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally, there were three (3) recoveries and no […]
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