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Video: Health Minister Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson will be holding a press conference this morning [Sept 29], and the live video below should start at around 10.30am. Update: The Minister said, “As of 30 November 2022, all mask mandates and border controls related to COVID-19 will end.” Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay... Read more of this article

BTA To Host Swizzle Festival On October 9

The Bermuda Tourism Authority will host the island’s inaugural Swizzle Festival on a new date, Sunday, October 9th at Barr’s Bay Park from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The premiere event will feature a collective of the island’s top swizzle masters, alongside food vendors who have created swizzle-infused culinary offerings on their... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Face masks in Government buildings is now optional, police confirm man’s death in St. David’s, Palmetto Rd lane closure extended to Oct 31, 32 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 37 active, none in hospital and 204 cases announced so far this month are some of the stories in this morning’s [Sept 29] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning... Read more of this article

Covid: 32 Positive, 37 Active, None In Hospital

The Ministry received 2,701 test results — spanning 7 days — and 32 were positive, so there are now 37 known active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2701 test results, and 32 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%. “These results are from testing done... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday September 29

Thursday, September 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a shower or 2 later, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 7.06pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 28], 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 24-minute replay is below Update 1.30pm: Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media... Read more of this article

Face Masks In Govt Buildings Is Now Optional

The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that “effective Tuesday, 20 September, the wearing of face masks in Government buildings was made optional.” A Government spokesperson said, “However, people with medical vulnerabilities are encouraged to wear masks if physical distancing cannot be maintained.” You can find... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Questions in UK Parliament on Cannabis Bill, Dr Jahnae Harvey earns multiple degrees, BNT to re-open ‘Trust Treasures’ shop, Karla Thomas joins Rawlinson & Hunter, Nahki Wells named in Championship Team of Month, EEZ Incubator Hubs to hold Open Houses, sprinter Noah Lyles to host party in Bermuda and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda words... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Words Scroll

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features some of the Bermudian words — aceboy, acegirl, chingas, chopse, greeze, and mice — that were added in the March 2021 update to the Oxford English Dictionary. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized... Read more of this article

KBB To Hold Island-Wide Coastal Clean-Up

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has announced the dates for the annual island-wide Coastal Clean-Up, sponsored by EY Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 event is scheduled from September 29th to October 9th and includes more than 60 beaches and coastal areas across the island. This year’s event will include community coastal clean-ups in each of... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday September 28

Wednesday, September 28 is expected to see variable cloud, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 7.08pm. High tide will be at 10.57am and 11.08pm,... Read more of this article

Questions In UK Parliament On Cannabis Bill

“The Foreign Secretary carefully considered the Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 and concluded that it is contrary to the UK’s and Bermuda’s obligations under the UN Conventions, which prohibit the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use,” British Minister of State Jesse Norman said. This follows after Bermuda’s UK... Read more of this article