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“A Whole-Island Effort To Contain This Virus”
Bermuda now has six confirmed positive cases of Covid-19, it is expected that there will be more positive results, 1,400 hotel employees have been “made redundant as a result of property closures,” unemployment benefits of up to $500 per week will be provided to people who are out of work as a result of this pandemic, and additional measures... Read more of this article
Unemployment Benefit Up To $500 Per Week
The Government will be providing an unemployment benefit for eligible employees not currently on financial assistance which will provide a payment of 60% of gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, Premier David Burt said. Speaking at the press briefing earlier this evening, the Premier said: “I can also advise the Cabinet met today and... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday March 23
Monday, March 23 is expected to see showers, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am and sunset will be at 7:33pm. High tide will be at 9:01am and 9:13pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
‘Doubt Will Be Europe Flight For Some Time’
“I sincerely doubt that there will be scheduled flight from Europe for some time,” Premier David Burt said when asked about the next British Airways flight during his Q&A on Facebook Live last night. In responding to the question, Premier Burt said, “I sincerely doubt that there’ll be any scheduled flight from Europe for... Read more of this article
Both Delta And WestJet Flights Cancelled
[Updated] The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advised the that “due to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s [FAA] New York Air Traffic Control Center temporarily suspending aircraft approach and departure control services, air traffic is presently unable to operate in Bermuda’s airspace.” “This service, which is essential... Read more of this article
Social Insurance Dept Staff To Work Remotely
To prevent the risk of spreading the Covid-19 virus, the Department of Social Insurance staff will be working remotely until April 6, with a “skeletal crew of staff present in the office to answer any queries by telephone.” A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that in light... Read more of this article
Tax Commissioner Closed To The General Public
The Office of the Tax Commissioner will be closed to the general public except for the leaving of documents in the Drop-box effective immediately. A government spokesperson said, “Effective immediately, the Office of the Tax Commissioner will be closed to the general public except for the leaving of documents in the Drop-box. “We encourage... Read more of this article
BHB: KEMH Campus Road Closure On March 24
Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public of a temporary road closure scheduled for Tuesday 24 March, on the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] campus. “The closure will affect both vehicular and pedestrian through traffic from approximately 6pm until midnight,” a spokesperson said. “To facilitate the replacement of beds in... Read more of this article
Two Suspects Arrested, One Surrendered
The police executed a warrant at a residence in St. Georges last night, two suspects were taken into custody and a third suspect surrendered to the Hamilton Police Station. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service yesterday, Saturday 21st March, executed a warrant at a residence on Wellington Back Road, St. Georges at around 6:00pm “Two... Read more of this article
Officers Complete Strategic Command Course
Two senior Bermudian police officers, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Antoine Daniels & Superintendent, Na’imah Astwood, have successfully completed the Strategic Command Course, administered by the U.K. College of Policing, making them qualified to be appointed Commissioner of Police. Both officers graduated with distinction, the highest grading... Read more of this article
Bluewave & TBi Closes Customer Care Center
Bluewave & TBi Customer Care Center is closed until further notice to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19, and the company noted “there will be no cancellation of service.” A spokesperson said, “The Bluewave and TBi Customer Care Center is closed until further notice to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19. “Clients... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Carifta Swim Team Acknowledged
Following the postponement of the 2020 Carifta Swimming Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association announced the Bermuda team, noting that we can still acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented young swimmers who qualified for the Games. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Amateur Swimming... Read more of this article
