Archive for October, 2021
30 Minute Video: Oct 29 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
Covid: 10 New, 84 Active,16 In Hospital, 5 In ICU
The Ministry received 3855 test results — spanning two days — and 10 were positive, so there are now 84 active cases, of which 16 people are in hospital, with 5 in ICU, and sadly the Ministry has confirmed one more coronavirus related death. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death. I extend my sincere condolences... Read more of this article
Govt Confirm Another Coronavirus Related Death
The Ministry confirmed that Bermuda has recorded one more coronavirus related death, bringing the total death toll since the start of the pandemic in 2020, to 101. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.” This... Read more of this article
‘Significant Delays’ With Harbour Road Repairs
The Ministry of Public Works advised that “repairs to the section of Harbour Road located between Highwood Lane and Lover’s Lane in Paget continue to face significant delays.” A Government spokesperson said, “Initial delays resulted from long stretches of bad weather, and the work permitted only during low ocean tides. Now over the... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 29 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 29] include large group exemptions. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Volleyball Association Winter League Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1090/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication Date: 29 October 2021 Public Health [Covid-19... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday October 30
Saturday, October 30 is expected to see cloudy, light showers about, increase in frequency later, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.34am and sunset will be at 6.30pm. High... Read more of this article
Ministry: 36 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 29] with the list indicating that there are twenty bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 20 runs cancelled this morning, 16 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
BCB Announces CG Insurance Partnership
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced a partnership with CG Insurance for the upcoming 2021 ICC Men’s T20 Regional Qualifier taking place from November 5 through 15. A spokesperson said, ”With this sponsorship, the BCB was able to purchase playing shirts — manufactured by the international sporting brand, Kappa.” Naz Farrow, CEO of CG Insurance... Read more of this article
Post Office Offers Drop-And-Deliver Service
[Updated] The Bermuda Post Office is “now offering a Drop-and-Deliver Service” which will allow vendors “the option of dropping-off mail items and packages to the Bermuda Post Office for local delivery within 24 hours.” A Government spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] continues to modernise and reinvent... Read more of this article
BPS: Please Do Not Circulate Misinformation
The police are yet again appealing to people to please stop circulating misinformation saying it can “cause alarm,” with the police stating “there is no truth” to claims made in a voice note “suggesting officers are engaged in a firearms incident” at Warwick Camp. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Concacaf U20 Men’s Qualifiers Squad Announced
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the squad for the Concacaf U20 Men’s Qualifiers which will take place in the Dominican Republic next month, with Bermuda set to play Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is proud to announce the travelling squad for... Read more of this article
‘Heightened Police Presence In Coming Days’
“There will be a heightened police presence throughout the island over the coming days,” the Bermuda Police Service said, as they provided their Halloween Policing plan. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS], wishes to assure the public that in light of recent acts of violence and in an effort to avert any... Read more of this article
