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Photos: BFRS Extinguish Fire At Playground
[Updated] Firefighters extinguished a fire after responding to a “playground completely involved in flames.” A spokesperson said, “On Saturday April 10th 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a report of a fire at Pigs Field, off of Bandroom Lane. BFRS responded with two appliances from Hamilton Station and a total... Read more of this article
Govt Says Bus Service Will Resume On Sunday
Regular bus service “will resume as scheduled” at 6.00am on Sunday morning, the Government said this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Ministry of Transport confirmed that regular bus service will resume as scheduled tomorrow morning (April 11) at 6.00 a.m. “All the requisite health guidelines and protocols... Read more of this article
Govt Confirm Two Coronavirus Related Deaths
The Ministry has now confirmed that Bermuda has “experienced two coronavirus related deaths” which brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 16. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths. This brings the total number of Covid-19... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday April 11
Sunday, April 11 is expected to see mostly sunny at times then increasing cloud cover overnight, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6.55am and sunset will be at 7.45pm. High... Read more of this article
Photos: Pirates Of Bermuda Fundraising Event
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held their annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event today [April 10], with people ‘walking the plank’ in Hamilton Harbour to help raise money for a good cause. Due to the Covid regulations, the event had a staggered schedule of plank walkers, with the event spread over several hours. “Participants in the Pirates... Read more of this article
Football: Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith Team Results
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith were both in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammate’s 41st game of the Championship season saw Nottingham Forest visit Ashton Gate. After a two-minute silence in memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Wells, and his Bristol City... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Call Centre To Close Early Tomorrow
The Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early on Sunday [April 11] at 3pm, to “allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed.” In an online post, the Government said, “On Sunday 11 April, the Covid-19 Call Centre phone lines will close early, at 3pm, to allow for a phone system upgrade to be completed. Members of the public... Read more of this article
Clarien Limits Bank Services Starting On Monday
Effective Monday [April 12], Clarien will “limit banking services” with in-branch services “available by appointment only.” A spokesperson said, “Effective Monday, April 12, Clarien will limit banking services amid the extended work from home period in accordance with Government regulations. “For the personal safety... Read more of this article
Police Comment On Arrest Video Circulating
A video is circulating that shows “officers effecting an arrest at a location in Pembroke” after they “responded to reports of a Covid breach where an estimated 30 people were gathered in an enclosed premises” and “one individual became aggressive,” the police said today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Cabinet To Meet, Press Conference On Sunday
The Cabinet will meet tomorrow [April 11] and there will be a press conference on Sunday evening, Premier David Burt said today. This comes amidst a major coronavirus outbreak, with 116 new cases confirmed yesterday alone, 556 new cases confirmed so far this month, 871 currently active cases, and over 25 people hospitalized. The figures are the highest... Read more of this article
Sinclair Packwood Race Not Listed On Schedule
The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race [SPMR] — the cycling event usually held on Bermuda Day — may not take place this year, with Bermuda Bicycle Association currently not listing it on their schedule and explaining that “if the community gets to the point where Government permits larger events” then the BBA “will revisit... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Regiment Perform Rifle Salute
[Updated with photos and videp] The Royal Bermuda Regiment will perform a rifle salute at 12 noon today [April 10] to commemorate the life of Prince Philip. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that at 12 noon, today on the grounds of Government House, there will be a rifle salute performed by members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
