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| 11-year-old Davonte Richardson recently became Bermuda Karate Institute’s first junior black belt in over twenty years. Davonte, who will celebrate his twelfth birthday in August, has been practicing karate since age 5. Davonte’s teacher at Dellwood Middle School says that he is a “joy to have in the classroom”. She notes that he is focused […]
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| St. George’s Preparatory School recently held their graduation, celebrating their students’ success. The Government posted the photos online below, and said, “Congratulations to our 2021 St. George’s Preparatory School Graduates. Wishing you all the best as you transition into Middle School.” Related Stories Photos: Skills Development Graduation Photos: Graduation & Leaving Ceremonies Held Photos: Endeavour […]
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| Bermuda’s 2021 Americas Group III Davis Cup Team of Tariq Simons, Trey Mallory, Gavin Manders, and James Finnigan will begin their Davis Cup advancing bib in Panama at the Estadio Nacional de Tennis. Two nations will advance from Americas Group III to contest the 2022 World Group II Play-offs. Bermuda has been drawn in Group […]
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| Mosaic has launched its financial institutions division, underwriting risks globally through its London office. A spokesperson said, “The new specialty insurer is offering tailored coverage to help protect a broad range of financial institutions from exposures caused by crime, damages payable to third parties and legal defense costs. Its D&O coverage also safeguards personal assets […]
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| On Friday [June 25] a crew member from the car carrier Liberty Peace was brought to the island for medical treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 25 June, 7:00 pm – Meyer Agencies contacted RCC Bermuda to report that a crew member needs to be medically disembarked from the U.S. flagged car […]
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| Camiko Smith concluded playing in the John Shippen National Invitational at the Detroit Golf Club which was a two day qualifier for 1 spot in the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Smith would shoot a second round 1-under par to finish T6th at even par after he shot an opening round 1-over par in the first round. […]
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| From June 24th-25th, the network of British, Irish, and Islands Data Protection Authorities [BIIDPA] held their 2021 annual meeting, consisting of two part-days of high-level, virtual discussions hosted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The group of supervisory authorities identified common trends and priorities in their respective countries, such […]
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| June 29 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]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 28 2021 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 25 […]
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Good evening Bermuda,
For the purposes of this evening’s briefing, I will speak to the updated protocols for large group gatherings. As we advised the public recently, the responsibility for approving large group exemptions is now under my Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport.
As of today (June 29), under the current Public Health Emergency measures legislation the maximum number of people allowed to gather is 100 persons.
Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.
The Ministry of Health received 7048 test results since the last update, and four (4) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%.
These results are from testing done on the following dates:
§ Thursday, June 24: 2 positive out of 2051 results (0.1% positivity)
§ Friday, June 25: 0 positive out of 1902 results (0.0% positivity)
§ Saturday, June 26: 2 positive out of 1750 results (0.1% positivity)
§ Sunday June 27: 0 positive out of 1345 results (0.0% positivity)
Good evening Bermuda,
I begin tonight by offering my heartfelt condolences to the families of Ra-Che Williams and Quan-Marley Lowe who lost their lives recently. It is saddening to lose any life in our community, but the loss of young life bears a special sorrow.
While I know that my words alone are not enough to make up for the loss that the families and friends of these young men are dealing with, I wish for them to know that they are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
| Minister of Labour Jason Hayward announced the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal. Minister Hayward said, “I am pleased to have this opportunity to announce the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal [the “Tribunal”] that is established pursuant to the Employment Act 2000 which came into effect […]
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| The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 30] and items listed on the schedule include the Economic Substance Amendment Act 2021, National Pension Scheme [Occupational Pensions] Amendment Act 2021, Consideration of the draft Regulations entitled the “National Pension Scheme [Refund] [Temporary Regulations 2021”, Consideration of a draft proposal for An Exchange […]
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| As of June 26th, there have been a total of 79,854 vaccinations given, with 60.3% of the population having received two doses thus far. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I will now provide an update on our vaccination programme. We have completed the twenty-fourth full week of vaccinations. Since January 11th Bermuda has administered […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 29] include acting appointments and marriage notices. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Health Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0553/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication Date: 29 June 2021 Teresa Woolridge, Coordinator, OT/PT, Department of Health has been appointed […]
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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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| [Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, June 26th, under new Covid regulations, The Tino Martinez Quintet comet struck the Blue Waters Anglers’ Club on East Broadway with a ball of fire that excited two packed sessions with a variety of new songs that moved away from the traditional Bird, Miles, Monk, Coltrane and Ghandi Burgess […]
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| Wednesday, June 30 is expected to see long sunny periods despite a chance of nearby showers, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°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 […]
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| [Written by Vejay Steede] The 2020-2021 school year has been turbulent to say the least. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the Bermuda Public School System schedule this year, and remote learning is still a decidedly inexact science for BPSS staff and students at this stage. Things are improving though, and with improvement – with evolution […]
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| The Bermuda Health Council provided some information on the accreditation status of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory [MDL]. A spokesperson said, “In its regulatory role, the Health Council is responsible for ensuring the accreditation of all clinical laboratories on the island according to Bermuda’s Public Health [Clinical Laboratories] Regulations 2002. “A clinical laboratory is defined as […]
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| Bermuda’s Bahá’í community will be hosting a public presentation via Zoom on July 1 at 7.00pm titled ’1981 – A Turning Point in the Life of Bermuda and the Bermudian Bahá’í’ Community.’ A spokesperson said, “You are cordially invited to join the Bermuda Bahá’í community’s Thursday evening public presentation, normally at the Bahá’í National Centre, but, […]
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| Kayla Bardgett recently competed in the CSI3* Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic II in Lexington, Kentucky. Taking to the ring for the 1.30m Junior/Amateur Power/Speed in Two Phases Class with 93 competitors, Bardgett finished 30th. Bardgett, riding Luxardo, clocked a first phase time of 61.220, but had six penalty fault points. The pair then put […]
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| The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] announced that Kevin Grant has been appointed as General Secretary, while Linda Bogle-Mienzer has been appointed as Labour Relations Organizer. BPSU President Armell Thomas said, “I am pleased to announce the following Secretariat staff appointments: Bro. Kevin S. Grant MMHRM, CMgr, MCMI, General Secretary “Effective May 12, 2021, Bro. […]
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The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, has issued a statement recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be accepted for who you are.
The Bermuda Pride organisation has provided education, advocacy, and leadership in support of LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda,” said Minister Furbert.
“Bermuda Pride has made significant strides in representing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and I acknowledge the leaders in this community for displaying their bold and unwavering commitment.”
| [Updating] A “public demonstration” has been scheduled for today [June 29] at the Cabinet Building, with the gathering planned for 11.30am. A poster promoting the event said, “We’re all equal. Vaccinated & unvaccinated. The Concerned Citizens. Join us for a public demonstration at the Cabinet Building on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:30am.” An email […]
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| “Bermuda Pride has made significant strides in representing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and I acknowledge the leaders in this community for displaying their bold and unwavering commitment,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said. In issuing a statement “recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be […]
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| TROIKA Bermuda is getting set to host their ‘GROOVE’ dance workshop series on Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda’s mission is to educate, enlighten and entertain by producing significant theatre experiences for young people and their families, which are presented by a creative ensemble of the highest professional quality. […]
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| Man left injured after ‘suspected collision’, man stabbed, Premier David Burt & Cabinet to ‘greet those assembled’ at the planned protest today, Paget Parish Council donates to schools, Berkeley Institute holds graduation, Cyana Burgess earns $30,000 BILTIR scholarship, Karina Forth & Chloe Powell selected for Chubb internship, BELCO replacing some underground cables, Western Counties Cricket Competition to start next month, and fundraiser to support Ra-Che […]
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| [Opinion column written by Dr. Norma Cox Astwood] The history of Berkeley’s relationship with Wantley extends beyond the bricks and mortar that built those edifices. The history is what those buildings represent. To demolish Wantley is to further annihilate and deny Bermuda’s black population, and by extension all of Bermuda’s population, another significant portion of […]
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| The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] will be holding the 2021 Summer BizCamp from July 12 to July 23, with the programme to feature a combination of online video lectures and in-person workshops at Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] in conjunction with the Economic Development Department will offer of their traditional […]
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