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| Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell will be auctioning her artwork at Christie’s Auction House at Christie’s New York. The work will be on display at the Rockerfella Center in Manhattan throughout the month of August. The report on the Christie’s website said, “Christie’s, in partnership with visionary curator Destinee Ross-Sutton, is proud to announce the second […]
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| The PGA Tour announced their slate of 48 tournaments that will make up the 2021-22 season, with the Bermuda Championships set for October 25th – 31st. “The 2021-22 PGA TOUR Schedule includes several significant enhancements and features a total of 48 official events – 45 during the FedExCup Regular Season along with three 2022 FedExCup […]
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| Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini recently starred as one of the guest judges on the second season of the Amazon Original series “Making The Cut,” appearing in episode six of the series, which offers fashion designers a $1 million prize. In the episode, which is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, fashion icon […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 7th. On Sunday the Epic Caledonia oil products tanker and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Monday the Viking Orion cruise ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled […]
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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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