Category: News
0 New Cases, 10 Active, 1 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 1210 test results and none were positive, and there are now 10 active cases, with one person in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1210 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally, there were seven... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 4 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... Read more of this article
Employment Opportunities At St. Regis Resort
Noting that they have “significantly increased demand over the next few months,” the St. Regis Bermuda Resort — which opened last month — said they are “able to offer exciting employment opportunities” with “over 100 job vacancies.” A spokesperson said, “The opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort... Read more of this article
Covid Vaccines Approved For 12 -15 Year Olds
The Ministry of Health announced that “Bermuda can begin administering the vaccine to the lower age group of 12 – 15 year olds.” “The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency [MHRA] has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 12-15,” said Kim Wilson, Minister of Health. “They have announced... Read more of this article
Rescinding Of Approval To Purchase Sandys 360
Noting the issues with the past debt incurred, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that the “matter continuously delayed the advancement of the sale and given the current economic climate; it has been determined that it is in the best interests of the Government to rescind the purchase approval” for Sandys 360. Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Minister: Series Of Charter Flights To Azores
On June 13th, Bermuda will welcome SATA Azores Airlines, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that “this flight will be the first in a series of SATA charter flights until September 2021.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 4], the Minister said, “This direct route will increase opportunities for inbound tourism... Read more of this article
Student Launches Clean Up Doughnut Challenge
Student Isis Tucker recently teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful to launch a cleanup effort — called the ‘Doughnut Challenge’ – in which the school class that collected the most trash won a doughnut party. A spokesperson said, “Isis Tucker, a Year 8 Saltus student, approached Keep Bermuda Beautiful with the idea... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 4] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Teacher Certification Bonded Loan, SATA Azores Airlines, Rescinding of the approval for the purchase of Sandys 360, Parole Board Report 2020, Treatment of Offenders Board [Report 2020, and the Phase 2 Training &... Read more of this article
Challenge To Covid Regulations In Court Today
The Constitutional Freedom Bermuda group — which is challenging the mandatory quarantine requirements — confirmed that the “application for emergency injunctive relief” will be heard by the Supreme Court at 2pm today. A spokesperson said, “Constitutional Freedom Bermuda would like to take this time to thank the Bermudian public... Read more of this article
Video: June 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Stolen motorcycle recovered and two suspects arrested, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases, the Viking Orion cruise ship moves to Hamilton, Mark Anderson featured in Pride Magazine, eight businesses in BEDC Incubator Program, retail sales increased 7.7% in March 2021 and Olympic documentary features Bermudians are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 3 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... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Covid-19 Press Conference
[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [June 3] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates are in this article, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.30pm or a bit later. Update: Some of the points... Read more of this article
