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| The Bermuda National Trust hosted 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget yesterday [July 13]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust was delighted to host 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget on 13 July. The […]
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| Mosaic Insurance announced that it has begun underwriting transactional liability coverage in the United States. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance has begun underwriting transactional liability coverage in the United States amid a current upsurge in mergers-and-acquisitions [M&A] activity. Mosaic’s leading transactional liability executives: William Monat, Stavan Desai, Katherine Spenner “The global specialty insurer, launched in […]
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| The merchants of Court Street will be holding the Court Street Market on Sunday, July 25th. A spokesperson said, “The merchants of Court Street will be having a Court Street Market to be held on Sunday, July 25th from 1 pm to 6 pm, just in time for the busy Cup Match Holiday. “The Court […]
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| AFC Bournemouth – Ajani Burchall‘s former club – will receive a “substantial undisclosed compensation fee” following the move of the 16-year-old Bermudian footballer to Aston Villa. While the amount was not disclosed, the fact that the club referred to it as “substantial” indicates that Aston Villa saw great potential in the Bermudian footballer. A statement […]
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| [Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 14] and the only statement listed on the Order Paper is Emancipation Commemoration 2021, and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Debt Collection Amendment Act 2021, the Education Amendment (No. 2) Act 2021 ad the Bermuda Civil Aviation […]
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| The cruise ship Crystal Symphony will make a series of trips to Bermuda from Boston and New York City this year, with 13 sailings in total starting in August. A statement from Crystal Cruises said, “Today, Crystal Cruises announced that Crystal Symphony will re-deploy to sail from U.S. homeports in Boston and New York for […]
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| The pilot boat St. David – that was “involved in a crash with a reef” over two months ago — is sitting in the dock on Front Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Transport can confirm that the pilot boat, St. David, was involved in a crash with a reef […]
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| BELCO advised that the Ministry of Public Works has installed two new speed bumps on Cemetery Road, and said that “motorists are advised to proceed with caution as they travel through the area.” BELCO President Wayne Caines commented: “Today, July 14th, we are honoring Safety and Health at Work Day which is observed in countries […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple and classic image of a Bermuda Longtail. The design is also available below as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, […]
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| ILCA7 sailors Benn Smith and Campbell Patton as well as ILCA6 sailor Nicole Stovell will begin competing at the ILCA North Americans in San Francisco. From July 14th – 18th, 2021, St. Francis Yacht Club will welcome 125 sailors for four days of racing in the ILCA North American Championships on San Francisco Bay. Delayed […]
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| Marcus Scotland followed up his first-day knock of 63, with a knock of 133 on day two of his London Schools Cricket Association Under 17 match against Leicestershire County Cricket Club Academy Under 18. Leicestershire County Cricket Club resumed their inning in the morning on 108/1, they would go on to score 228/7 declared, London […]
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| The Deloitte Open 2021 Pickleball Tournament recently wrapped up at Pomander Gate Tennis Club. A spokesperson said, “The Deloitte Open 2021 Pickleball Tournament was rounded out with 4 hours of exciting Finals play at Pomander Gate Tennis Club. “Bermuda’s first open pickleball tournament saw the island’s best players step on court together for a week […]
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| As of July 10th, there have been a total of 82,050 vaccinations given, with 63.3% of the population having received two doses thus far. This week the Government stated that “64.8% of the population has been vaccinated [1 dose]” and last week they stated that “64.9% of the total population has been vaccinated [1 dose]” […]
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| Sompo International Holdings Ltd’s Commercial Property & Casualty [P&C] segment has expanded its global product capabilities with the formation of Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS] Asia-Pacific. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that its Commercial Property & Casualty [P&C] segment has expanded […]
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| July 13 saw 722 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $25,992.00 BD. 722 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.4% at $36.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,492.08, down 2.64% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report […]
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To understand the difference between immunity after infection and immunity after vaccination, we need to understand the way the body reacts to a foreign body, in this case the SARS-COV-2 Virus. When a Virus enters the body, the Antigen Presenting Cells (APC) recognize it, engulf it and break it down to its components. These components are then expressed on the surface of the APC to activate a part of the immune system called T- Lymphocytes.
Good Evening Bermuda,
Our goal as a country is to move beyond the pandemic. Through sacrifice, cooperation, and hard work, we have steadily made progress towards that goal over the last few months. We have seen a reduction in local transmission, a reduction in hospitalisation where we currently have no one in the hospital with the coronavirus, and continued progress with our vaccination programme.
Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.
The Ministry of Health received 7733 test results since the last update, and four (4) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.05%.
These results are from testing done on the following dates:
· Thursday, July 8: 2 positive out of 2050 results (0.1% positivity)
· Friday, July 9: 1 positive out of 1923 results (0.1% positivity)
· Saturday, July 10: 0 positive out of 1950 results (0.0% positivity)
| “If somebody comes into Bermuda and chooses to not comply with the Quarantine Act they will be detained at the airport in the interest of security, health security to Bermuda,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding “there are lessons learned from Sunday where that did not happen.” This follows after Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson […]
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| Flyers have been circulating promoting a gathering today [July 13] outside of Global House in Hamilton, and you can watch live below. The 29-minute live video replay of after the press conference The 20-minute live video replay showing before the press conference The flyer says, “Enough is enough. Urgent call! Please join us today in […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 13] include list of proposed planning applications, large group exemption, acting appointments, and temporary fundraising licence. Large Group Exemption Smith Burrows Wedding Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0642/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 July 2021 Public […]
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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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| Wednesday, July 14 is expected to see cloudy, showers becoming more frequent with chance of thunder, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| People can be seen gathering outside Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson’s residence this afternoon [July 13] in a show of support for the couple, who recently arrived back in Bermuda from the UK, and did not enter a quarantine facility. This follows after a number of police officers were seen outside of the Cannonier Watson residence […]
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| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that bus route detours for No. 1 and 3 buses will continue with the route diversions “due to ongoing road works in the Shark Hole Hill and Harrington Sound Road areas.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a note, route 1 buses will continue to travel up Collector’s Hill […]
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| “The One Bermuda Alliance does not support people breaking the law, yet recent events expose why Premier Burt’s mandatory quarantine policy needs to go – now,” Shadow Minister of National Security & Health Michael Dunkley said. Mr Dunkley said, “The Premier and Government’s insistence on mandatory quarantine risks making our law-abiding citizens into criminals. “This is […]
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| In response to comments made by the Minister of the Environment regarding Special Development Orders, Opposition Leader Cole Simons said “Special Orders are typically reserved for major capital development projects which must be of national interest.” Mr. Simons said, “A very disturbing trend continues to rear its ugly head with the PLP government reversing its […]
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| Premier David Burt extended his congratulations to the Rt. Rev. Silvester Scott Beaman who was elected and consecrated a Bishop in the AME Church at the recently concluded General Conference in Orlando, Florida. Premier Burt stated, “Bishop Beaman is fondly remembered for his time in Bermuda as the pastor of St. Paul AME Church. He […]
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