Category: News
Oxford Dictionary Adds Gombey, Acegirl, Mug
Gombey, aceboy, acegirl, greeze and mug are among the new words added in the latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary, with the word onion also receiving a new description as being a “native or inhabitant of Bermuda.” This was called a “landmark moment” for the Oxford English Dictionary [OED], which dates back to the 1800s,... Read more of this article
Potential Covid Exposure At Northlands School
The Ministry confirmed they “identified a potential COVID-19 exposure at Northlands Primary School” and said that “after the ESU risk assessment, it was concluded that Northlands Primary School open today” and “only those persons contacted are required to quarantine.” A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday,... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [March 16] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 58-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Historic Land Losses Commission Video: Historic Land... Read more of this article
15,210 More Vaccines To Arrive On Thursday
Government House announced that 15,210 more vaccines are scheduled to arrive on the British Airways flight on Thursday [March 18] noting that “the arrival of the fourth shipment brings the number of vaccinations supplied free of charge by the UK Government to over 55,000.” In a social media post, Government House said, “Government... Read more of this article
Govt: Potential Exposure At Two Establishments
The Ministry of Health notified the public that “patrons may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 at two local establishments” earlier this month. In releasing last night’s [March 15] test results, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health would like to notify the public that patrons may have been exposed to someone... Read more of this article
Video: March 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
BPSU pay tribute to three great public officers, tributes paid to the late Heather Jacobs-Matthews, Covid regulations breach with 34 people at a party, Erica Hawley finishes 11th in triathlon in Florida, U.S. CDC moves Bermuda to “Level 2″, Hamilton Princess offers jet and stay package for SailGP, power outages last night and five new confirmed... Read more of this article
BPSU: ‘Tribute To Three Great Public Officers’
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] paid tribute to the late Dr. Joseph Christopher, Kenneth Richardson, and Heather Jacobs Matthews, saying “their combined legacy and influence also extended around the globe” and “allowed them to leave an indelible imprint.” A statement from the BPSU said, “Within the past week,... Read more of this article
BELCO: Significant Outages, Working To Restore
[Updating] BELCO confirmed there are “significant outages across the island due to a temporary loss of generation capacity” and said that ”crews are working hard to restore customers as quickly and as efficiently as possible.” Screenshot of the BELCO outage map as of 6.30pm today [view here on BELCO site] A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 1630 Test Results Received, 5 Positive
The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results and five were positive for Covid-19 — two imported by residents, one local transmission with known contact and two under investigation — so the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1630 test results since the last... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 15 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: U.S. CDC Moves Bermuda To “Level 2″
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda today [March 15], upgrading our status from Level 3 to Level 2 which states there is a “moderate level of Covid-19 in Bermuda.” Screenshot from the page on Bermuda as of today on the CDC website: A U.S. Consulate spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Sail GP: Princess Offers Jet & Stay Package
Hamilton Princess is offering private jet packages for the SailGP event — which will take place in April — providing the opportunity to “travel to Bermuda in style via private jet from Westchester, NY to Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, hosts of the SailGP Grand Prix, for a four night stay,” with the cost starting at $6000... Read more of this article
