
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, it will allow more visitation from Wednesday 27 January 2021 for acute care and long term care patients.”
“Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients in the ACW, one visitor at any time... Read more of this article

The Ministry of Transport advised that “private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the potential to put riders at risk” and also noted that “under section 26 [1] of the Motor Car Act 1951, the use of private vehicles for hire or reward is illegal.”
A Government spokesperson said, “For the safety and... Read more of this article

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:
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[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [Jan 26] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video is below.
Update: The Minister confirmed that there were two new positives, both imported, and said... Read more of this article

19,500 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are scheduled to arrive on the British Airways flight this Thursday [Jan 28], the Governor has said.
Government House posted online saying, “Following the announcement that the UK Government would make available to Bermuda a further 29,250 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and ancillary equipment, Her Excellency... Read more of this article

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.7% in September – the overall volume of retail sales increased 5.9% when compared to September 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index.
A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP released... Read more of this article

With severe weather expected to impact the island on Thursday [Jan 28], BELCO advised they have activated our Crisis Management Team and are preparing, which includes positioning supplies and teams in advance to address any outages that may occur.
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued both a ‘Gale Warning’ and ‘Storm Warning’... Read more of this article

Wakefield Quin announced that Ojeda Smith has joined the firm as a pupil, working across all of the firm’s practice groups with an emphasis on corporate law.
Ms. Smith previously worked at the firm in 2018 and 2019 as a summer student and is a two-time recipient of Wakefield Quin’s legal scholarship award.
Erik Gotfredsen, director and CEO of... Read more of this article

The Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons commented on Bermuda’s 2021/2022 Pre-Budget Report, and provided a list of initiatives that the “OBA would immediately implement to change the trajectory of the 2021-22 Budget.”
Mr Simons said, “The Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2021-22 Pre-Budget Report tells... Read more of this article

Noting there have been “several reports of cars being stolen,” the police provided tips to help prevent vehicle theft.
A police spokesperson said, “In recent weeks, there have been several reports of cars being stolen from locations across the island. Prevention and deterrence are the best advice for all motor vehicle owners to adhere... Read more of this article

Bermuda Weather Service Director Dr Mark Guishard is joining Bernews today [Jan 26] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Dr Guishard set to discuss the expected weather conditions later this week, when storm force winds are expected.
As of this writing, the BWS forecast for Thursday states, “Winds southwesterly strong... Read more of this article

[Updated] Noting the forecast of “gale and storm force winds” this week, the Ministry of National Security is urging residents to “take the necessary safety precautions around their homes.”
A Government spokesperson said, “With the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry... Read more of this article

[Updated] The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [Jan 26] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below.
Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 30-minute replay is belowUpdate: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay... Read more of this article

Total Health Chemist, Bermuda’s newest pharmacy, has opened on Front Street, Hamilton. Founded by pharmacists Rebecca White and Eimear Burke, the new pharmacy is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, and by appointment on Sundays.
A spokesperson said, “Rebecca White and Eimear Burke are pleased to announce the... Read more of this article

LOM Financial announced that Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager.
A spokesperson said, “LOM is pleased to confirm that Bermudian Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager, taking on a senior role looking after centralised functions that support the investment business.
“Ms. Robinson joined the LOM team in... Read more of this article