Archive for December, 2020
Video: ‘Virtual Fireworks’ For New Year’s Eve
In order to help ring in the New Year in this ‘stay at home’ era — with the 11pm to 5am curfew in effect tonight — Bernews created a ‘virtual fireworks show’ spanning locations from east to west, with the ‘fireworks’ appearing at some of the island’s well known buildings. With a global pandemic and... Read more of this article
Video: Ending 2020 With A ‘Thank You’
Between a global pandemic and an unprecedented Atlantic hurricane season, Bermuda has had much to contend with throughout 2020, and there were numerous people who contributed to the island making it through a very challenging year, and as we close out 2020 and prepare to welcome a new year, we extend a thank you to everyone who worked to keep the island... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 31 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 31] include list of proposed planning applications, contracts valued $50,000 or more, PATI information statement of Bermuda Public Accountability Board, a notice of intended domestic partnership, and notices of intended marriage. Cancellation Of Registration:- Tivoli Insurance [Bermuda] Ltd. Notice... Read more of this article
Video: 2021 ‘Virtual New Year’s Eve’ Celebration
With an 11pm curfew in effect for New Year’s Eve the normal parties will not be taking place, so in order to help ring in the new year, Bernews will live stream a ‘Virtual New Year’s Eve’ celebration this evening. It will include footage from New Year’s Eve events over the past decade, a Bermuda themed virtual fireworks show,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 31 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... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday January 1
Friday, January 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.25pm. High tide will be at 9.56am and 10.15pm, while low... Read more of this article
Swan: Swifter Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles
St. George’s MP Kim Swan is calling for “strengthening of regulations to allow for a swifter removal and impounding of abandoned vehicles in Bermuda.” “The problem is front and center in my constituency #2, but is an islandwide problem – the law provides greater protection for the owner – but increased consideration must... Read more of this article
Household Waste Collection Service Advisory
Noting “possible delays to household waste collection” the Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advised the public to please note the following service updates. A Government spokesperson said, “Saturday’s collection of both Thursday and Friday’s household waste may be delayed. If so, the public is asked... Read more of this article
Curfew Remains In Place For New Year’s Eve
Local officials are reminding people that contrary to erroneous social media posts, the 11pm to 5am curfew is in effect tonight for the New Year’s Eve holiday. The Bermuda Police Service said, “Contrary to rumors circulating on social media that curfew restrictions have been lifted for NY Eve celebrations, the curfew remains in place at 11pm... Read more of this article
BMA Fines Crown Global Life Insurance $400K
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has “imposed civil penalties totalling $400,000 on Crown Global Life Insurance Ltd. and Crown Global Life Insurance [Bermuda] Ltd. [the Companies] pursuant to the provisions of section 20 of the Proceeds of Crime [Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Supervision & Enforcement] Act 2008.” A... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For December 2020
Bernews posted more than 250 videos across our various social networks during December, and the most viewed included the arrival of the first flight at Bermuda’s new airport, an aerial video of Flatts Bridge being installed, Premier David Burt announcing curfew, new regulations, and more. As far as Facebook videos, the most viewed for the month... Read more of this article
Covid: 942 Tests Received, 2 New Positives
There were 942 test results received and 2 were positive for Covid-19 — one local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so Bermuda now has 604 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 149 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 942 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the... Read more of this article
