Category: News
1882 Active Cases Is A New Record High
The 1,882 active cases is a new record high since the start of pandemic in 2020, with this unenviable new record exceeding the previous record high of 1612 active cases back in September 2021. Using a population figure of 64,000, the currently active case count means that approximately 1 of every 34 residents is confirmed to currently have Covid-19,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 14 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
Arrivals: Day 10 Dropped, Day 4 To Be Antigen
[Updated] The testing requirements for arriving passengers are set to change, with the day 10 test to be dropped, while the day 4 test will change from a PCR test to a verified antigen test. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Currently, returning residents and visitors conduct a pre-test, test on... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy ‘Pain Into Purpose’
Warwick Academy is supporting the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today [Jan 14], with many of their students and staff wearing blue. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy is proud to support the Pain Into Purpose road safety campaign today. The Sixth Form students and staff were invited to dress in blue to show support, remember those who... Read more of this article
All Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule
Due to a “recent increase in staff absences,” all bus routes will “operate on an enhanced Sunday schedule, seven days a week,” the DPT has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising passengers that due to a recent increase in staff absences, as of Monday, January 17th... Read more of this article
Government Reminder On Tax Return Deadlines
“Payroll Tax and Corporate Service Tax Returns for the quarter ending December 31 2021 are due on or before Monday, January 17 2022,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “Hotel Occupancy Tax Returns for the month ending December 31 2021, are also due on or before Monday, January 17 2022. Financial Services Tax... Read more of this article
Meritus Promotes Sara Schroter & Gina Pereira
Meritus Trust is promoting Sara Schroter and Gina Pereira to the role of co-Managing Directors. A spokesperson said, “Diversity and Inclusion has [finally] dominated the conversation in companies and boardrooms worldwide over the past year or so. Organisations are talking about it and even creating initiatives that speak to it, but few are truly practising... Read more of this article
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
