Category: News
88 Positive, 272 Active, 12 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 3063 test results — spanning three days — and 88 were positive, so there are now 272 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 120th since the pandemic began. “Bermuda has recorded another... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 10 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: Harmony Hall Housing Campus Site Tour
Premier David Burt and Acting Minister of Public Works Diallo Rabain attended a site visit, and were given a tour of the Harmony Hall campus today [Feb 10] by the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation Paul Martin. Premier Burt said, “In our 2020 election platform, the Government recognised that the cost of housing continues to remain... Read more of this article
Search Warrant Executed, Drugs & Cash Seized
Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Pembroke where a “quantity of controlled drugs, suspected to be cocaine, and drug paraphernalia” and a “quantity of cash” was seized. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, 9th February 2022, officers from the Bermuda Police Service Tactical Operations Division executed... Read more of this article
M&P Complete Accessibility Awareness Training
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reprised its in-person Accessibility Awareness training workshops for 2022 with a series of training sessions for Marine & Ports personnel. A spokesperson said, “ The organisation has renewed its push for sensitivity training to elevate the visitor experience for people with disabilities while improving accessibility... Read more of this article
City To Expand Extra Duty Officer Programme
The City will be extending the Extra Duty Police Officer Programme “with additional ‘antisocial behavior patrols’ along areas such as Front Street, Reid Street and Church Street, five days a week,” Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said today [Feb 10]. Mayor Gosling said, “Today the City of Hamilton is excited to announce an expansion... Read more of this article
Column: Protection Of Domestic Violence Victims
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Government has got to break its silence and pick up the pace to amend protection orders for domestic violence victims. We have children and families living with abuse and we must act with a sense of urgency and find solutions now to stop the violence. It is key that we continue to advance the conversation... Read more of this article
Govt Online Services Back Online After Outage
[Updated] The Government is advising this afternoon [Feb 10] that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in “a disruption of several online services on the Government Portal.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government is advising this afternoon that it has experienced a significant online outage, resulting in a... Read more of this article
Interested In Serving On Human Rights Tribunal?
The Selection and Appointment Committee for Human Rights has launched its recruitment for the Human Rights Tribunal panel members. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] for Human Rights, established in accordance with Section 13A of the Human Rights Act 1981, as amended [Act], is pleased to announce and launch its recruitment... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Relay For Life’ Launch Event Held
The Relay For Life launch event was held yesterday [Feb 9], sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda. Steve Horton, President of Liberty Mutual Insurance Bermuda, previously said, “Liberty is excited and proud to once again be sponsoring Relay for Life of Bermuda. “The last couple of years have been unprecedented for us all. The positivity... Read more of this article
Minister & Parents Group On Meeting/Masks
Members of the Us For Them group held a meeting with Health Minister Kim Wilson and health officials, with the Us For Them group calling the meeting “completely fruitless” and added “we feel it is quite clear they are not willing to meaningfully address our concerns,” while the Minister said they “appreciate their specific... Read more of this article
Video: February 10 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police execute warrants and seize quantity of cash, cost of two trips by Minister: $8,331 & $9,055, Hugh Southey appointed as Assistant Justice, Digicel appoints Monique White as HR Director, Art show ‘Landmarks’ opening on Sunday, Police Service welcomes K9 Roni & K9 Hass, Jeffrey Lindo wins again over 50 years later and 179 cases announced... Read more of this article
