Archive for March, 2021
Covid Test Appointments At Edgewood Pediatric
Edgewood Pediatric Services will be offering Covid-19 testing, by appointment only, with the Minister thanking “Dr. Sylvanus Nawab and his team, for providing this much need service to the community free of charge.” Speaking at last night’s [March 30] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “I would like to publicly thank Edgewood... Read more of this article
Covid: 60 New Cases, Now 476 Active
The Ministry received 1660 test results and 60 were positive for Covid-19 — 1 classified as imported, 17 as local transmission with known contact and 42 as under investigation — so the island now has 476 active cases, with two people in hospital, one in critical care. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1660 test... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 31 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 31] include an acting appointment. Assistant Justice Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0287/2021 Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary Publication Date: 31 March 2021 Judicial Department Her Excellency The Governor, after consultation... Read more of this article
March 2021: 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. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included a photo of a humpback whale, the Port Royal Golf Course, a longtail... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 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 Thursday April 1
Thursday, April 1 is expected to see early sunny breaks possible, a few showers develop by evening, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset will be at 7.38pm. High... Read more of this article
Family Centre Sees 50% Increase In Calls
The Family Centre “is experiencing more than a 50 percent increase in calls and requests for therapeutic services as families” amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Families in Bermuda are feeling the pinch in many ways.” Family Centre Executive Director Dr. Sandy De Silva said, “Family Centre is experiencing... Read more of this article
Somersfield Appoint Peter Howe: Head of School
Somersfield Academy announced the appointment of Peter Howe as their next Head of School. A spokesperson said, “Following a rigorous global search, Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Howe as its next Head of School. Carlos Symonds, the incumbent Head of School, will be retiring in July 2021 after a rich career in both... Read more of this article
Govt: Stay At Home Order Circulating Is False
The Ministry said they are aware of an email circulating claiming that the Government has issued a ‘Stay at Home’ order and said it is “clearly false” and urged people to please not “forward messages that are not credible.” The Minister of Health Kim Wilson stated, “The Ministry of Health is aware of an email purporting... Read more of this article
Charles Jeffers II Appointed New BTA CEO
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Bermudian Charles H. Jeffers II, to the post of Chief Executive Officer. The BTA said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry, was hired through a global search to fill the leadership role left vacant following Kevin Dallas’ departure in February... Read more of this article
Ministry: 30 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 31] with the list indicating that there are fourteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 14 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
‘Voyages @ Sea’ Online Events For Kids
Next week, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host ‘Voyages @ Sea,’ a series of 40-minute interactive presentations, featuring fun activities designed to engage kids. A spokesperson said, “At 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, April 5th, 7th and 9th, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], will host... Read more of this article
