Category: News
Covid Chart: Active Cases By Age Group
As of the most recent statistics, the island has 522 active Covid-19 cases, and according to data provided by the Health Ministry, the average age of all active cases is 34 years, and 46% are male. The chart indicates that over 120 active cases are in the 20 – 29 age group, just over 100 are in the 30 – 39 age group, and 100 are in the 10... Read more of this article
Ministry To Facilitate Antigen Testing At Airport
The Ministry confirmed that there has been a delay in test results due to a “significant increase” in positive cases, and said that to meet the demand for outbound testing, the Ministry “will facilitate antigen testing at the airport for those who need it on their day of travel.” A Ministry spokesperson said “The Ministry... Read more of this article
Sandcastle Team: ‘Happy 2022 Everyone!’
The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy new year, using one of their always artistic sand creations to do so. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photo below on social media saying, “Happy 2022 everyone! Wait what?.. 2022.. how did this happen.. lol. They say time flies when your having fun..... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Jan 2nd ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermuda welcomed in 2022, Dame Flora Duffy, Dr Joseph Froncioni, Erica Smith, and Owen Simons were all recognized in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, the Gombeys celebrated Christmas and New Year, and MOvember raised over $35,000 for men’s health were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gombeys Celebrate New Year
As is traditional, various Gombey troupes are making their way around the island today [Jan 1] to celebrate the New Year, and we caught up with one troupe in St George’s and another troupe making a special visit to the Devonshire home of two centenarian sisters, Glorice Brimmer and Ruby Sampson, who were both delighted by the special performance... Read more of this article
Registration For Public School Open Houses
The Department of Education announced that parents and guardians can now register to attend open houses for preschools, primary schools, and middle schools. A Government spokesperson said, “The open houses will take place virtually using the ZOOM app, and attendees must sign up by midnight before the scheduled open house event. Those who sign... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Happy New Year!, Dame Flora Duffy, Dr Joseph Froncioni, Erica Smith & Owen Simons honoured, man to be charged in connection with murder, Bermuda Union of Teachers said it is ‘not wise to ‘push on with school openings’, ‘people testing positive & still attending events’, CDC says cruise ship travel “should be avoided”... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2021 Bermuda Good News Covers
While the past year has not, by any measure, been a good year overall, that didn’t stop Bermuda from experiencing a wealth of positivity as well. In order to be reminded of the many good news stories that the island produced, take a look below at some of Bernews’ Good News video covers from throughout 2021, and click here to see all of... Read more of this article
Honours For Duffy, Froncioni, Smith & Simons
Dame Flora Duffy, Dr Joseph Froncioni, Erica Smith, and Owen Simons have been recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. A spokesperson said, “Her Majesty, The Queen, has recognized the following Bermudians her annual New Year’s Honours List. Dame Commander of the British Empire: Ms. Flora Duffy OBE – for services to Sport... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 31 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
Not Wise To ‘Push On With School Openings’
[Updated] Citing the upturn in positive Covid-19 test result and stress on Bermuda’s testing facilities, the Bermuda Union of Teachers said “we do not believe that it is wise or safe to push on with school openings at this juncture.” This follows after the Ministry announced last night that they received 13,772 test results – spanning... Read more of this article
December 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the gorgeous Bermuda day, crystal clear blue waters, south shore, sunburst... Read more of this article
