Category: News
Delegation To Attend Meetings In Miami, Florida
After over a year of staying connected virtually, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they will be “back on the road for direct engagements in Miami, Florida this week. A spokesperson said, “Meetings will be held with senior representatives from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce,... Read more of this article
0 New Cases, 19 Active, 1 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 1679 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, and there are currently 19 active cases, with one person in the hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1679 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
BAMZ Reopens Zoo Area To The Public
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] have reopened the zoo area of the facility to the public starting today [June 2]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] has reopened the zoo area of the facility to the public on Wednesday, 2 June after the most recent closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The... Read more of this article
Vaccine Clinic Opens Today At Hamilton Princess
Starting today [June 2], there will be a vaccination clinic at the Hamilton Princess - held from 3pm to 7pm — with people who get vaccinated being entered into a daily raffle draw in which a number of prizes are on offer. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be playing host this week to one of the Department of... Read more of this article
Challenge To Covid Regulations Filed In Court
The legal challenge to the Covid-19 regulations which seek to “require non-vaccinated Bermudian travellers to quarantine at their expense for fourteen days” at a local hotel has been filed with the Supreme Court. This is according to lawyer Mark Pettingill, who said, “I am pleased to confirm that our client’s constitutional challenge... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With BIU President Chris Furbert
Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is joining Bernews this afternoon [June 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With BIU Officials Video: BNV Interview With Three Teachers Video: Discussion On Reproductive Rights Video: Part I Angel Tree | Part II Environment Video:... Read more of this article
Sports To Move To Phase 4 Effective June 6
Effective June 6th, sports will move to Stage 4 of the Return to Play Guidance which “allows for full play with fans.” A Government spokesperson said, “On June 6, Bermuda will move into Phase 3 on its roadmap to recovery. As such, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that as Bermuda enters Phase 3, sports will move to Stage... Read more of this article
Visiting/Activities: Care Homes Move To Phase 2
Care homes have been moved to Phase Two for their visiting and activities, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is today advising the public that due to the changing status in the community regarding Covid-19 infections and exposures, care homes have been moved to Phase Two for their visiting and... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda LGBTQ Pride
The month of June is internationally recognized as Pride Month, and the latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series is an LGBTQ Pride theme incorporating rainbow stripes and a Bermuda flag. The design below is also available here as both a Twitter header and Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday... Read more of this article
Video: June 2nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bermuda will move into Phase 3 on June 6 which includes the curfew changing to 12am to 5am, zero new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 70,731 total Covid-19 vaccinations administered, Ascendant Group becomes Liberty Group, Bermuda Commercial Bank donates to charities, Clearwater school building closed today and City undertakes upgrades to Albuoy’s Point... Read more of this article
Clearwater School Building Closed Today
Due to issues with the air conditioning, Clearwater Middle School building will be closed on Wednesday [June 2] and “remote-learning will be in place.” The Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain said, “Last Thursday, the staff at the Clearwater Middle School reported air conditioning [A/C] problems, which resulted in high temperatures throughout... Read more of this article
70,731 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of May 29th, there have been a total of 70,731 vaccinations given, with 52.1% of the population having received two doses thus far. In releasing the latest test results, the Government also provided vaccination statistics saying, “With respect to the Vaccination Campaign, we have completed the twentieth full week of vaccinations. “Since... Read more of this article
