Hashtag: #CannWatsonMatter
CAST Calls For Legal Reforms & Advisory Panel
Following the verdict in the Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson case, Eugene Dean of the Collective Action Solidarity Trust [CAST] noted that “CAST advocates for comprehensive legislative reforms that balance public health concerns with individual rights” and ”for the establishment of an independent advisory panel comprising experts... Read more of this article
Couple Found Guilty Of Breaking Regulations
[Written by Don Burgess] Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson say they will “absolutely” fight their Covid-19 regulations case all the way to the Privy Council if necessary. Mr. Watson and Ms. Cannonier were found guilty of breaking three Covid regulations: 1. Refusing to comply with a requirement as directed by a health officer; 2. Failure to... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson’s Court Trial Delayed
The trial of Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson has been delayed. The couple – who are accused of matters related to Covid-19 quarantine rules which are alleged to have occurred in July 2021 – appeared in Magistrates Court court this morning [March 7] however the matter was delayed, and another court date has been set, with a mention... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson Trial Starts In Court
The trial for Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson, who are accused of allegedly breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules, got underway earlier this week, with a number of supporters outside as the trial commenced. The couple have put forward the view that since they had had tests which showed they had “robust levels of antibodies” there should be consideration... Read more of this article
Police Statement On Cannonier/Watson Matter
The police have confirmed that Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson are “within their residence which is being supervised by BPS officers.” In a statement this afternoon [July 20], a police spokesperson said, “Following a breach this morning at the Cannonier Watson residence, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the family... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson Thank The Community
Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson have extended their thanks to the community for the support they have received since their arrival home this weekend. The couple, who are expected to virtually appear in court, arrived home on Sunday and later that night a number of police officers were seen outside of their residence, which was followed by the Health... Read more of this article
Video: Commissioner On Quarantine Enforcement
“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... Read more of this article
Videos: People Outside Of Press Conference
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 solidarity... Read more of this article
Video: People Gather At Cannonier Watson House
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 late Sunday... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘They Are In Breach Of Quarantine Order’
Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson are “in breach” of the Quarantine Order 2020 for “refusing to comply with a requirement to quarantine as directed by a Health Officer” and it is “expected that this matter will go before the courts,” the police and the Ministry of Health said. This follows after a number of police... Read more of this article
Police Attend Sophia Cannonier’s House
[Updated] A number of police officers were seen outside of Sophia Cannonier’s house overnight. and supporters of Ms Cannonier also gathered at the residence. The police have not yet made an official statement and we have not directly spoken with Ms Cannonier, however according to unofficial comments from supporters at the scene as well as a live... Read more of this article
