Archive for June, 2020

Police Acquire Cadaver Dog To Help In Search

The police have acquired a cadaver dog, with ‘Falco’ – a Belgian Malinois — arriving on island last Thursday and being put into service shortly thereafter. A police spokesperson said, “In its continued effort to locate missing mother, Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has acquired a cadaver dog,... Read more of this article

Digicel Join “Stop Hate for Profit” Campaign

Digicel said they will “cease all paid advertising activities on Facebook platforms globally for the month of July” as ”the company takes a stand against hate speech online.” Digicel Group has operations in 31 markets throughout the world, including Bermuda, and the statement below applies to all their markets, including... Read more of this article

June 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, June’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Donate Van To P.A.L.S.

RUBiS Energy Bermuda donated a Renault Kangoo van to P.A.L.S, with the van set to “provide their Clinical Services Team with greater mobility as they care for patients in the comforts of their own home.” Mrs. Colleen English De Grilla, Executive Director at P.A.L.S. said, “P.A.L.S. is pleased to acknowledge RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. for... Read more of this article

Argus Acquires Island Health & Family Practice

Saying that it is “part of its strategy to diversify its operations and develop a business model that drives up quality of healthcare while seeking to drive down costs,” Argus Group today announced the “acquisition of primary care medical practices, Island Health Services and the Family Practice Group.” “This investment... Read more of this article

Soldier In ICU After Being Struck At Checkpoint

[Updated with video] Two men have been arrested after a car was driven through a “checkpoint at speed and struck two soldiers,” leaving one of the Regiment soldiers in critical condition in the ICU, and the other with a suspected broken ankle. Checkpoint In Devonshire A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:15 p.m. on Monday 29th... Read more of this article

Video: CedarBridge Graduation Ceremony

CedarBridge Academy is holding their Graduation Ceremony today [June 30], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 2-hour and 42-minute replay is below Related Stories Pi Day Celebrations At CedarBridge Academy Creation Station Opens At CedarBridge... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: June 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

Hamilton Princess Exhale Spa To Reopen

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s signature Exhale Spa will reopen on July 1st as Bermuda enters the fourth phase of the Government’s reopening strategy. A spokesperson said, “Exhale has taken a number of steps to ensure the health and safety of its members and team, our first priority, as well as to give peace of mind to anyone seeking a safe... Read more of this article

Covid-19: 106 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 106 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 146, with 135 having recovered. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 106 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda continues to have 146 total confirmed... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 30 2020

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 30] include acting appointments, cancellation of registration, and assent. Acting Appointment: Director, Department Of Workforce Development Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0580/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters Publication... Read more of this article