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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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| The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that they are “investigating the sudden death of a 54-year-old male following an incident at a Hamilton Parish residence earlier today.” “Police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence at My Lords Bay Lane around 2:45 p.m. today, Friday 11th June after receiving reports of a domestic dispute […]
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| Bermuda Industrial Union members have started a ‘Work to Rule’ and will not work overtime for one week, BIU President Chris Furbert confirmed at a press conference today [June 11], with the Union President explaining his member’s position as far as decertification. The full video of the press conference is below: Related Stories Video: BIU […]
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| Allan Trew, Laurie Shiell, Dr. Clarence Maxwell and Jon Beard have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. A spokesperson said, “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 […]
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| “Wantley is of significant architectural, cultural and social importance to African Bermudian life in the 19th and 20th centuries and should be saved for the long-term enjoyment and appreciation by the people of Bermuda,” the Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “CURB is disturbed to hear of the plans to demolish one […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 11] include boards appointments. Appointments Bermuda Public Accountability Board Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0477/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 11 June 2021 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from […]
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| Saturday, June 12 is expected to see variable cloud with a few showers, easing overnight, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]
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| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 11] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 25 runs cancelled this morning, 69 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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| Bermuda and Jamaica are set to headline the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] regional celebrations for World Blood Donor Day. A spokesperson said, “The event will be livestreamed on PAHO social media pages on Monday, June 14 starting at 11:00AM. “World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually to raise global awareness of the […]
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| The Bermuda Coast Guard recently investigated the sighting of a Chinese lantern that may have been mistaken for a flare. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Sunday 6th June, 9.28pm, a member of the public contacted RCC Bermuda via 911 call to report what was thought to be a red flare, seen near […]
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| White Horse and Tobacco Bay Beach Club will be featuring the Euro Cup 2021 at both establishments for one month with accompanying drink specials. A spokesperson said, “White Horse and Tobacco Bay Beach Club is excited to announce that they will be featuring the Euro Cup 2021 at both establishments for one month with accompanying […]
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| TROIKA Bermuda has announced its 2021 programming, with some of the highly anticipated initiatives to commence this summer. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda is thrilled to announce our 2021 programing. “For over ten years, TROIKA Bermuda has delivered a platform for providing excellence in the arts for the youth of Bermuda. Although our Work In […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “advise of the present disposition of Wantley House located at 20 Princess Street, City of Hamilton.” A Government spokesperson said, “Members of the public would be aware that the property has been in disrepair for many years and has unfortunately become a site for illicit drug […]
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| The police have appealed for anyone who may have recorded the Revolve event to contact them, noting that while videos and photographs of the event are being circulated on social media “they cannot be submitted as evidence before a court of law.” A police spokesperson said, “As part of the police investigation into the Revolve […]
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| The MTM Summer Bowl 2021 moved into the fifth day at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts, with several matches needing a tie-breaker to decide a winner. The A Division match between Antonio Warner and Romar Douglas was deadlocked at a set apiece, before Doubles retired leading 3-2 in the third. Zach McGuire came from a […]
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| A Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft paid a visit to Bermuda yesterday [June 10], stopping by the LF Wade International Airport in the afternoon. The Government of Canada website says, “The CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter transports troops, cargo and oversized combat equipment. Rapid, reliable and flexible, it is equipped with advanced digital avionics. “The […]
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| The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 11] with the list indicating that there are twenty-five bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Friday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Tuesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Wednesday Ministry: Bus Cancellations For Thursday Ministry: […]
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| Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, leading a team of six directors and over 200 volunteers to organise the parade, which is a major event that attracts tens of thousands of participants. The Bermudian — who noted that London is his second home as “Bermuda will always be my first” — […]
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| Cactus Ltd. Bermuda, a Bermudian tech company, has launched a mobile app that aims to make signing documents easier. A spokesperson said, “Amy Peniston, the Bermudian CEO of Cactus Ltd, wants to make it easy for you to add your signature to a PDF document. Her app, Stamper, does precisely that. “A simple phone app […]
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| June 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,569.33, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 9 […]
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| A number of international factors have resulted in food prices increasing and as ”much as we strive to keep the costs of food as low as possible, it is unavoidable that these increased costs will impact the retail trade in Bermuda.” This was stated in a letter from Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz, with a contribution from […]
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The Ministry of Health received 1436 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 no recoveries and no deaths.
There are currently seven (7) active cases, of which;
• Seven (7) 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, 2457 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.
The source of all cases is as follows: