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Report A Shelter-In-Place Violation Online
There is an online form where you can report a person or entity that is possibly violating the Covid-19 Shelter-In-Place regulations, National Security Minister Wayne Caines announced this evening. The website page, on the police website, states,”Do you have a concern about a person, a business or an entity that is possibly violating Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 21
Tuesday, April 21 is expected to be windy with thunderstorms in the morning followed by occasional showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.42am and sunset... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 20] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Thank you, Premier. Today, there... Read more of this article
BELCO Bill Deferment Programme Advisory
BELCO outlined how customers can sign up for their previously announced bill deferment programme, with customers that have been approved to receive the unemployment benefit able to defer their electricity bills for as long as they are receiving the benefit. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today outlined how customers... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Selects New Student Leaders
Warwick Academy recently announced their new student leaders for 2020-21. A spokesperson said, “This past week Warwick Academy rolled out their new student leaders for 2020-21. In the normal physical school setting the 2019-20 student leaders would be going on study leave and the new leaders would take up their roles. School is carrying on much... Read more of this article
Public Works Ministry Call In Payment Service
The Ministry of Public Works will offer call-in services for customers to pay their bills via credit or debit card starting tomorrow [April 21] and until further notice. A Government spokesperson said, “The Public is advised that starting Tuesday, 21 April and until further notice, the Ministry of Public Works will offer call-in services for customers... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Warrenaires Hold Virtual Gathering
With the ‘Shelter In Place’ still in effect due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a virtual gathering of Bermuda’s Warrenaires – co-organized by Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas – was recently held. Dr. Douglas said, “I had the privilege of co-organizing a virtual gathering for one of Bermuda’s most popular gospel groups of... Read more of this article
Video: Butterfield & Loren Meal Programme
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Loren and Butterfield Bank launched a community feeding program to feed 500 of Bermuda’s most vulnerable residents on a daily basis. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach announced that they have initiated an urgent meal programme... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Extends Suspension Of Cruising
Royal Caribbean Cruises extended their global suspension of cruising, and said they “expect to return to service on June 12.” The company said, “Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global fleet through June 11, 2020. We are working with our guests to address... Read more of this article
Shelter In Place Regulations Amendments No.2
Amendments were made to the Emergency Powers [Covid-19 Shelter in Place] Regulations 2020 related to co-parenting, alcohol and tobacco wholesalers being allowed to distribute, fishermen & farmers, laundromats and more. This comes after the initial Shelter in Place was extended to May 2nd, as the Government seeks to stem any spread of the Covid-19... Read more of this article
Gorham’s Launches Online Ordering System
Gorham’s has launched its Go Dash service, an online and phone ordering curbside system, which allows customers to order online and then pick up curbside. A spokesperson said, “With the Government’s new Covid-19 guidelines in place Gorham’s will be able to serve our customers in the following manner with the following schedule: Week of April... Read more of this article
BEDC: Details Of Business Assistance Programme
The BEDC has released details of their loan and grant relief programmes to assist small and medium sized businesses, and said that applications will be available beginning on Wednesday, April 22. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, BEDC’s Board of Directors, and BEDC recognize the economic impact Covid-19 has had on local businesses,... Read more of this article
