Category: News
Govt: New Restrictions In Effect As Of Today
The Government has released a graphic that provides guidelines on Covid-19 restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the virus, with the restrictions set to take effect today [Dec 8]. They include the closure of all indoor bars and clubs, gatherings limited to 20 people, churches to revert to 20% capacity, and group sizes at tables for indoor... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
18 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and a new record high of 75 confirmed active cases, Saltus student tests positive for Covid-19, advisory for Bermudians in European Union, public thanked for help locating Neko Cann, ‘full scale’ Christmas tree inspection underway, Cole Simons urges people to adhere to protocols, GSP to ‘bring Christmas... Read more of this article
‘Potential Covid Exposures At Three Locations’
The Ministry of Health is “seeking assistance from members of the public regarding potential Covid-19 exposures at three locations on the weekend of November 27th/28th” – with the Ministry saying the three locations are Southampton Rangers, Flanagan’s Outback Sports Bar and FryDay’s Trampoline Park. The Ministry said they are “issuing... Read more of this article
New Regiment Recruits Finish Basic Training
[Updated] The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers celebrated the completion of their basic training at the weekend. The soldiers, who started their military careers at October’s Recruit Camp, finished Exercise Second Strike, a two-day field exercise at Hog Bay Park in Sandys designed to test their retention of the skills they were taught over... Read more of this article
Vote Online For $1,000 Prize School Art Contest
The Harvey Cooper Award has launched online voting today [Dec 7] for its inter-school art competition, and is urging the community to cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award, with the winner to receive $1,000. A spokesperson said, “Margot Kerry Harvey and Travis Cooper are hosting an inter-school art competition. “The top prize money... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 7 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
Simons Urges People To Adhere To Protocols
“The OBA supports the government in their decision to implement more stringent measures to mitigate the virus,” OBA Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “to protect yourself, your family, and the entire community, we strongly urge everyone to adhere to these safety protocols.” Mr Simons said, “In light of the increase of... Read more of this article
‘Christmas To Doorsteps Of Families In Need’
Gina Spence Productions [GSP] are getting set for this year’s Christmas Community Outreach, and due to the Covid-19 pandemic “they are bringing Christmas to the doorsteps of Bermudian families in need” thanks to the support of the Sargasso Sea delivery service and the Bermuda Post Office. A GSP spokesperson said, “Gina Spence Productions... Read more of this article
Gale Warning For Tonight, Tomorrow Morning
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for tonight until Tuesday morning [Dec 8]. The BWS posted the graphic below online and said, “A Gale Warning will be in effect tonight into early tomorrow morning, as a vigorous front approaches from the west. This will produce winds up to 40 knots and gusts in excess of 50 knots, especially... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 18 New Positive Results, 75 Active
[Updated] There have been 18 more positive Covid-19 results — 13 classified as local transmission with known contact/source and 5 under investigation — so Bermuda now has 306 total confirmed positive cases to date, with 75 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1458 test results received by the Ministry of Health... Read more of this article
Saltus Student Tests Positive For Covid-19
[Updated] Noting they have been advised “that there is a Covid-19 case in Bermuda connected with a student who attends our Senior School,” Saltus said that “all Senior School students from Year 10 – SGY2 will be sent home.” A spokesperson said, “Saltus has been advised by the Department of Health that there is a Covid-19... Read more of this article
‘Maximum Of 20 People Allowed To Gather’
[Updated] The number of people allowed to gather will be reduced to a maximum of 20 people, Premier David Burt announced. This is one of the measures instituted due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, with Premier Burt stating it is “necessary to impose” the “restrictions to contain the spread.” Speaking at last night’s... Read more of this article
