Archive for March, 2020
Wellness Checks For Vulnerable Seniors
The Minister of Health Kim Wilson announced that starting on Monday, the Ministry of Health’s Ageing & Disability Services [ADS] will be conducting wellness checks on the island’s vulnerable seniors. “The wellness checks are our way of making sure that Bermuda’s most vulnerable have what they need to stay safe and well during this pandemic,”... Read more of this article
Hopkins Named To Class Of Academic All-Stars
USA Cycling has named the Fall 2019 Class of Academic All-Stars and for the second year in a row, Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins has made the list. In order to be named to the Academic All-Star class, athletes must compete at one of the USA Cycling National Championships and have a term GPA of at least 3.5. Hopkins represented Fort Lewis College competed... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Five More Positive Cases, Total Of 22
There were five more cases of Covid-19 confirmed, and the island now has a total of 22 confirmed cases, and the Premier has said “we must do everything in our power to stop the spread of Covid-19 in our community. ” “Premier David Burt today announced of the 36 test results received today, there were five more confirmed cases of Covid-19... Read more of this article
Self-Quarantine: Nine People ‘Non-Compliant’
None of the more than 2,900 Community Check Points identified any persons who were under quarantine, however the Community Advisory Home Visits identified nine people as “non-compliant to self-quarantine,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said at this evening’s press briefing. Currently there are 1,481 people listed as being... Read more of this article
Esso Service Station Hours During Curfew
Esso Service Station advised the public on their hours of operation during the islandwide curfew, with the company noting that they “will re-evaluate the hours once the curfew is lifted.” Esso brand station hours of operation effective March 29 evening Station Open AM Close PM Sandy’s 6:30 7:30 Port Royal 6:30 6:30 Warwick 7:00 7:00 BIU 7:00 6:00 City 7:00 7:00 Collector’s 7:00 7:00 Crawl 7:00 7:00 St.... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday March 29
Sunday, March 29 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 7.37pm. High tide will be at 12.07am and 12.10pm, while... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caines On Curfew Guidelines
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 28] to discuss the recently announced curfew guidelines and parameters. Yesterday the Premier said, “I have invited His Excellency the Governor to exercise his authority under the Summary Offences Act 1926 to impose a curfew, with exceptions... Read more of this article
Premier: Two Hospitalized, Many Have Recovered
There are two people who have been hospitalized due to Covid-19 and both are in stable condition, and most the people that were diagnosed with the virus are at home and “many of them have fully recovered.” This was from Premier David Burt during a recent press conference, where he confirmed that the island currently has 17 confirmed cases... Read more of this article
Snelling & Horseman On Employment Rights
[Written by lawyers Juliana Snelling and Richard Horseman] Whilst Mr. Sanderson’s Bernews article no doubt is well-intentioned to provide free legal advice to the public, we take issue with some of the advice contained in his article with which we do not agree and therefore alert the public of our legal views: We take issues with the following statements: Employers... Read more of this article
BTA “Great Bermuda Takeout Day” On April 2
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is promoting the “Great Bermuda Takeout Day” on April 2 [Thursday] aiming to encourage residents to take advantage of “innovative business models such as home, takeout and kerbside deliveries.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s beloved eateries have long filled a need for residents and... Read more of this article
Earth Hour: ‘Turn Off Unnecessary Lights Tonight’
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Earth Hour activities around the world have taken on a different format, and Greenrock is encouraging all Bermuda residents to turn off any unnecessary lights this evening. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the precautions being taken to limit the potential threats associated with Covid-19, Earth Hour... Read more of this article
Bermudian In US Diagnosed With Covid-19
[Written by Don Burgess] Gerry Collins hasn’t lost faith despite being diagnosed with Covid-19. The 67-year-old Bermudian moved to Grantville, Georgia in mid-February and has battled several different diseases over the past few years but remains upbeat in his circumstance. This includes being separated from his wife Michelle, who is stuck in Bermuda. Gerry... Read more of this article
