Category: News
Remote Learning To Resume On Monday
Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards confirmed that the public schools in Bermuda will resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20th. A government spokesperson said, “A key priority during this period is to ensure that educational activities continue through the extension of irregular school closures. Commissioner Richards... Read more of this article
New Shopping Name System, Laundromats, More
Under the new system — which is set to begin on Monday [April 20] — Mondays and Thursdays are for persons whose surnames begin with A to F, Tuesdays and Fridays are for G to Q, Wednesdays and Saturdays are for R to Z, and Sundays are for people 55 and over, disabled persons, essential services workers, and workers not required to work from... Read more of this article
Video: April 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash
83 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, man denies coughing on police, FC Bascome takes hiatus from USL League, Nursing Homes Amendment Regulations, BCB launch ‘Stay Home Cricket Challenge’, Huckleberry & Rosedon helping the community, laundromats can operate with written permission and new shopping last name division are some of the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 17 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 30... Read more of this article
Video: No New Positives, Remains 83 Cases
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 17] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.53pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Thank you, Premier. Today,... Read more of this article
Department Of Planning Services Update
The Department of Planning says that it “appreciates the patience and understanding of their valued clients as they continue to process and resolve planning applications remotely, as well as review and issue building permits.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning appreciates the patience and understanding of our... Read more of this article
Huckleberry & Rosedon Helping The Community
Huckleberry Restaurant and Rosedon Hotel are using their resources to provide assistance in the community amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including making meals for the Matilda Smith nursing home. A spokesperson said, “Huckleberry Restaurant and Rosedon Hotel were early adopters of social distancing practices and the first hotel and restaurant on the... Read more of this article
FC Bascome Takes Hiatus From USL League
After weeks of exploring a series of options with USL League Two hierarchy and league representatives, FC Bascome Bermuda [FCBB] has “made the difficult decision to take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021.” “Our decision is directly related to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty... Read more of this article
S&P Revises Outlook On Bermuda To Stable
Standard & Poor’s has revised their outlook on Bermuda to Stable from Positive. The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has revised Bermuda’s A+ long-term sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings as well as its A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility... Read more of this article
Govt: We Want To Hear Public’s Suggestions
Minister with Responsibility for Communications Jamahl Simmons today introduced “two questions designed to gather ideas, suggestions, and concepts during this Shelter in Place period.” Minister Simmons stated, “With the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has taken an all hands on deck approach that encourages Bermudians from all walks of... Read more of this article
Nursing Homes Amendment Regulations 2020
“Legislation governing the regulation of care homes has now been amended to prohibit staff from working at multiple facilities when the Chief Medical Officers determines there is a risk of spreading a communicable disease,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said. “We are fully conscious of the challenges associated with this measure, but... Read more of this article
Video: April 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
83 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, House of Assembly in session today, the BTA is cutting spending across divisions and instituting temporary salary and workweek reductions, Princess suspends cruises through June 30, BEDC statement on business support, NMB launches “United Together” project, Athene leads joint effort to purchase ventilators and Standard... Read more of this article
