Category: News
Video: Police & Minister On Covid-19 Guidelines
Minister of National Security Renee Ming and Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes held a press conference this afternoon [Dec 4] to reiterate some of the Covid-19 guidelines. Minister of National Security Renee Ming’s Comments Minister of National Security Renee Ming said, “I’m joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes,... Read more of this article
Advisory: Emergency BFRS Driving Training
Fire officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service are “currently undergoing simulated emergency driving courses” across the entire island, and officials wish to “allay public concerns as there will be an increase in the number of heavy fire appliances on the roads, displaying emergency lights and sirens during the training exercises.” A... Read more of this article
Minister: 70 College Promise Students This Year
There are a total of 70 ‘College Promise’ students at Bermuda College this year, taking part in the programme which “allows qualifying public school graduates to attend Bermuda College tuition free.” This was from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain as he provided an update in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] on the $300,000... Read more of this article
Minister On Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert delivered a speech in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] to highlight the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister said, “Yesterday people worldwide participated in events in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Bermuda held several... Read more of this article
City Launches Free Holiday Parking Initiative
The City of Hamilton will launch their ‘Three For Free’ initiative next week, which will allow people to park in City Hall Car Park for free for the first three hours every Tuesday and Wednesday, with an aim to “incentivize holiday shoppers to support local retailers and restaurants in the City.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Cindy Clarke Officially Sworn In As New Director
The Governor officially appointed Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony at Government House today [Dec 4]. Government House posted the image below online and said, “This morning the Governor was pleased to appoint Ms Cindy Clarke as Bermuda’s Director of Public Prosecutions at a swearing in ceremony... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Six More Positives, 278 Total, 53 Active
There have been 6 more positive Covid-19 results — one imported, two classified as local transmission with known contact and three under investigation — so Bermuda has now had a total of 278 confirmed positive cases to date, with 53 cases currently active, with two people now hospitalized, with one in critical care. A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Motorcade To Celebrate IDPD
In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] held a motorcade yesterday [Dec 3] traveling from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through areas including the City of Hamilton and then traveling back to MWI. The motorcade stopped at Dame Marjorie Hope Academy, then proceeded to the K... Read more of this article
Traveller Wristband & Bars To Close At Midnight
“The Government proposes to implement a ‘traveller wristband’ to be worn by all those arriving on island until they test out on Day 14 with a negative test result” and Government will reinstate an “earlier closing for bars and nightclubs, from 2.00am back to midnight.” These were two of the things mentioned as Minister of... Read more of this article
Premier: Technology To Aid Covid-19 Response
Speaking in in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4], Premier David Burt provided an “update on how the Government has successfully used technology to aid Bermuda’s Covid-19 Response Strategy.” “Whilst Bermuda has benefitted from the great work of so many people; technology has played a major role in our success in managing the pandemic... Read more of this article
New Five-Day Pre-Travel Covid Testing In Effect
Effective today [Dec 4] all visitors to Bermuda are required to have a negative PCR screening test no more than five days before arriving on the island — which is a change from an earlier seven-day protocol, the BTA has noted. A BTA spokesperson said, “If you’re expecting clients, colleagues, family or friends travelling into Bermuda this... Read more of this article
Wayne Caines Named Ascendant President
Ascendant Group — the parent company of BELCO — announced the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. A spokesperson said, “Ascendant Group Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. He will join the Company on Monday, December... Read more of this article
