Archive for April, 2020
Butterfield To Reopen Monday Through Friday
The Bank of Butterfield today announced that it will reopen its Banking Centres in Bermuda beginning on Monday as part of Bermuda’s Phase 1 reopening period. “All Banking Centres [Reid Street [Hamilton], St. George, Somerset and the temporary Banking Centre at Rosebank] will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning... Read more of this article
Video: Conversation With Premier, Ministers
The Government media is currently hosting a ‘conversation’ with Premier David Burt, National Security Minister Wayne Caines, Health Minister Kim Wilson and Chair of the Airport Authority and MP Lawrence Scott, and you can tune in live below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely... Read more of this article
Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 3
Dr. Henry Dowling and Dr. Ronda James joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ third episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, with today’s broadcast marking the first live iteration of the series. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and will be streaming on Bernews Facebook page, YouTube... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Announces Board Changes
The Bank of Butterfield today announced that Independent Directors Caroline Foulger and Meroe Park have retired from the Board and will not stand for re-election at the Bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. Butterfield also announced that its Group Chief Financial Officer, Michael Schrum, has joined the Board as an Executive Director. A former... Read more of this article
Police: Numerous Calls About Shelter In Place
With the shelter in place restriction due to end at 6.00am on Saturday [May 2], there have been numerous calls to the Bermuda Police Service about the changes which will occur. A police spokesperson said, “With the shelter in place restriction due to end at 6:00am on Saturday 2nd May, there have been numerous calls to the Bermuda Police Service about... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 30 ZBM Evening News
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: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Three More Positives, Total Of 114
There were 260 test results received today and three were positive for COVID-19, so the island now has a total of 114 confirmed positive cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 260 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 3 were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda now has 114 total confirmed positive cases. Their... Read more of this article
Eric Wallace Donates Mask Strap Extenders
The Bermuda Police Service is offering its thanks to Eric Wallace, who donated more than 30 mask strap extenders. In an online post, the BPS said, “Thank you to Mr. Eric Wallace who donated over 30 mask strap extenders to the Bermuda Police Service. “Mr. Wallace made the strap extenders with a 3D printer in the Bermuda colours of pink and blue and... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For April 30 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 30] include list of proposed planning applications and liquor licence. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On April 30, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0392/2020 Public Authorities / Department:... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday May 1
Friday, May 1 is expected to be windy and becoming cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.00pm. High tide will be at 3.29am... Read more of this article
Police Reminder: Rules Of The Road Still Apply
“We remind you that the rules of the road still apply despite the current climate and the Bermuda Police Service Roads Policing Unit will be stringently enforcing those rules,”Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said. Mr. Weekes said, “The current Shelter in Place regulations have resulted in fewer vehicles on the roads. “Some drivers... Read more of this article
Relay For Life Continues To Raise Funds
While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the annual Relay For Life event, Bermuda Relay is still working to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 crisis may have changed the way the island will Relay For Life this year, but it has not stopped the mission of Bermuda Relay... Read more of this article
