Category: News
Videos: Weather On South Shore This Morning
The island is expected to experience some windy weather today [Jan 14], with a Gale Warning is in effect and the Bermuda Weather Service forecast stating, “Winds southwesterly moderate to strong, increasing strong to gale force gusts to storm force by late afternoon.” The Ministry of National Security previously advised that the “island... Read more of this article
Bermuda Public School 2022/2023 Registration
The Department of Education is advising the public of “registration procedures for the school year 2022/23.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education will be utilizing the PowerSchool Online Enrolment which is a secure platform that allows parents/guardians to securely enter their child’s information into an online... Read more of this article
116,546 Total Vaccinations, 72.6% Had One Dose
As of January 8th, Bermuda has administered a total of 116,546 vaccinations and 72.6% of the population has received one dose, 71.3% have had two doses, while more than 50% of those who have received two doses have also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 1 of vaccinations for 2022. Since January 11th, 2021,... Read more of this article
Health Minister: Quarantine Time To Be Reduced
The time requirements to quarantine/isolate will be reduced, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 13] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “The current requirement for non-immunised persons who must quarantine or isolate is for a period of 14 days, and they must book and get a verified PCR to test out of quarantine/isolation.... Read more of this article
Wear Blue & Perform An Act Of Kindness Today
People are urged to wear blue and perform a ‘random act of kindness’ today [Jan 14] for ‘Pain Into Purpose’ day, an initiative launched after the death of 16-year-old Kijani Burgess in 2020, with the aim to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
SafeKey Renewal Deadline Extended To Feb 15
It was previously announced that anyone with a vaccine based SafeKey whose second dose was older than 6 months would require a booster to renew it as of January 15th, however that has now been extended to February 15th. Speaking at last night’s [Jan 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “It was previously announced that anyone who... Read more of this article
30 Electric Buses Have Shipped From China
30 new electric buses “have shipped from China and are en route to Bermuda via New York,” the Government has confirmed. Last month, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott announced that 30 electric buses were purchased from Golden Dragon Bus Company in China, and they are scheduled to go into service in April 2022. The Minister noted that... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash
661 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases increase to 1882 with 10 people in hospital, total of 116,546 vaccinations administered, 1722 cases announced so far this month, changes to Covid school testing policies, 14,040 more doses of the vaccine have arrived, SafeKey renewal deadline extended to February 15, quarantine time reduced, 30 electric... Read more of this article
Covid: 661 Positive, 1882 Active, 10 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8,103 test results – spanning 4 days — and 661 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 1,882, of which 10 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 8,103 test results, and 661 were positive for COVID-19. “These... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Jan 21 – 23
According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, January 21st to Sunday, January 23rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 follows below [PDF here] Related... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 13 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
Changes To Covid School Testing Policies
The policy requiring students to have a negative PCR test result after a school mid-term break will be changed to a certified negative antigen test result, and the Ministry will be rolling out at-home antigen testing for all public schools with the weekly school saliva screening testing programme placed on pause. This was from Acting Minister of Education... Read more of this article
