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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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| Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers were recently back in action competing in the Tour of America’s Dairylands in Wisconsin. Narraway, competing in the Men’s Pro 1 / Cat 2 race, saw the field continue to increase in numbers of riders with the conclusion of the USA National Championships. He finished 35th out of 67 finishers […]
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| Sophia Dias, Trystan Hocking, Riley Lowe, and Cody Rans were all back in action in Spain competing in the International Optimist Dinghy Association European Championships. The day was a different day from the previous two, with strong east winds of about 17 knots and gusts of up to 25. In the Girls Division, Dias moved […]
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The request for proposal was released on the Government website and called …
| Bermuda HealthCare Services recently launched their new website at bhcs.bm. A spokesperson said, “In keeping with its commitment to provide the highest quality medical care available, Bermuda HealthCare Services recently launched its new website at bhcs.bm. The site was redesigned by SJD World. Creative Director Stephan Johnstone remarked, “We worked closely with Dr. Brown on […]
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| June 24 saw 111 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $2,553.00 BD. 111 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $23.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,559.18, down 0.09% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]
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| [Updated with video] As part of the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Bermuda, seven of the “emerging generation who are exemplars of ‘Thinking Globally and Acting Locally” were honoured today including Eugene Dean, Christopher Famous, Sumaya Lambe, Dwayne Robinson, Rosalind Wingate, Dr Carika Weldon, Kristin White: A spokesperson said, “June 26, […]
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| BELCO confirmed that “there had been a recent fallout of soot from the North Power Station [NPS] that affected area residents.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO’s Occupational Health Safety and Environment [OHSE] team and Company Managers are in regular communication with neighbouring residents and businesses and constantly monitor the emissions from the plant to ensure compliance with […]
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| The International Conference of Information Commissioners [ICIC] will be hosting open sessions throughout 2021. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez wishes to advise all Bermudians and residents that the International Conference of Information Commissioners [ICIC] will be hosting open sessions for the public throughout 2021. The theme for this year’s sessions is Access to […]
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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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| Friday, June 25 is expected to see cloud tends to thicken, chance for a couple 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 east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 24] include trademark applications. Erratum In Respect Of GN0469/2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0539/2021 Amended Notice ID: GN0469/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication Date: 24 June 2021 The official notices above have been republished from the relevant […]
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| Premier David Burt, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott, Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling and other local officials welcomed the Viking Orion cruise ship to Bermuda, taking part in a plaque exchange. A spokesperson said, “There were three plaque exchanges: “1. Premier, the Hon. David Burt JP, MP, Minister of Tourism presented Captain Hvidsten a handmade […]
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| According to an update today [June 24] on their official website, England will move Bermuda to the ‘Green List’ on Wednesday June, 30th. England rates countries and territories as red, amber or green for coronavirus; red is, in effect, the worst ranking with England only allowing people who have been in nation classified as red in […]
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