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The island marked 12 days yesterday without a new case of Covid-19 infection.
The milestone was achieved after 46 coronavirus tests came back clear and the first scheduled commercial flight since air travel was all but grounded was due to touch down ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
There is nothing more Bermudian than Cup Match and the game’s cancellation will leave a huge hole in the calendar of cultural events.
The Cup Match holiday traditionally brings with it a variety of other entertainment, including Cup Match Summer Spla...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A former conscripted private soldier was appointed yesterday as second-in-command of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
John Rankin, the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, said Major Larenzo Ratteray was “a highly able and well-...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Former professional footballer Clyde Best has backed a British campaign to recognise another trailblazer in the sport who was blocked by racism from playing for England.
Jack Leslie, who died aged 88 in 1988, was the only black professional footballe...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The MarketPlace today announced an extension of its partnership with the Ministry of Health to offer pop-up Covid-19 testing at select stores across the island.
We fully support the Government’s efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
The Bermuda National Gallery will reopen its galleries on Saturday, 4th July, following the shelter in place restrictions and the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic.
This Saturday, the gallery will be running a series of free tours on the ho...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
A strain of the H1N1 virus capable of infecting humans does not pose an immediate threat to Bermuda, the Ministry of Health said yesterday.
The Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences published a scientific study on Monday that showed a strain...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Bank of Bermuda Foundation today asked for applications from the public to join its four grant review committees.
The charitable foundation said it wanted its board, staff and review committees to better reflect the diversity of the island.
All...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A gay rights charity has voiced its support for a police officer who accused two colleagues of a serious sexual assault.
OutBermuda said in a press release that it backed the officer’s legal challenge of a decision by the Director of the Department o...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A fallen pole has caused traffic disruption on South Shore Road this evening.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the Belco pole was blocking the road in the area of Southampton Rangers Club at about 6.20pm.
Westbound traffic is being diverted al...
DATE: Jul 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff