Category: News
Video: 37 New Cases, 40 In Hospital, 8 In ICU
[Updating] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [April 16] to “review the changes to restrictions that will come into effect after the mandatory 7-day Stay at Home Order comes to an end.” Update | Key Test Results & Condition Information 1385 test results received, 37 were positive There are 848 active cases 40... Read more of this article
Police On Covid-19 Vehicle Checkpoint Protocol
“All residents are encouraged to ensure when travelling on the island’s roads or waterways for any permitted reason, that they carry a valid photo ID,” the police said today. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR], the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP] and the... Read more of this article
City Provides Masks For Unsheltered Population
The City of Hamilton and the Department of Health have “teamed up to provide face masks for Bermuda’s homeless population, to protect against the spread of Covid-19.” A spokesperson said, ““2000 masks were provided to the City by the Department of Health following feedback from City employees moving about Hamilton who observed members... Read more of this article
WindReach Provides Remote Learning Packets
With the ‘Stay at Home’ order in effect, WindReach recently provided remote learning packets to participants currently enrolled in their life skills, therapeutic riding, and adult day programmes. A spokesperson said, “Pivoting became the buzzword and learned experience for many nonprofits and businesses alike as they transitioned into... Read more of this article
OBA On St. Regis Exemption & Rescinding
Shadow Minister of Works & Engineering and Tourism Craig Cannonier has released a statement regarding the exemption process for the St. Regis Hotel, which has since been rescinded. Mr. Cannonier said, “The error was not in issuing an exemption to St. Regis, the error was in rescinding the exemption by the Minister of National Security. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Arrest Made In Connection With Playground Fire
One person has been arrested in connection with the fire at Pigs Field playground, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Investigations into the recent spate of fires in Pembroke Parish are still ongoing.” Detective Inspector Derricka Burns stated: “Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, have conducted... Read more of this article
Video: April 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
37 new confirmed cases and 42 people in hospital, 806 new cases so far in April, arrest made in connection with playground fire, Minister Walter Roban pledges to help rebuild playground, Government has been “inundated with exemption requests”, SailGP granted exemption, farmer’s stand closed down, Leonard Williams named one of ’30 Under... Read more of this article
Farmer’s Stand Closed, Petition, Govt Comment
[Updated with comment from Government] A petition was started today — attaining over 2,000 signatures in under 5 hours — asking the Bermuda Government to “allow people to buy from farm and fisherman stalls” during the Stay At Home period, which began on Tuesday. This follows after a local farming business posted on social media... Read more of this article
Govt “Inundated With Exemption Requests”
The Government has “been inundated with exemption requests” and “the vast majority of these requests will not be approved” and we “must recognize that we are under a Stay at Home Order for a reason.” This was from Health Minister Kim Wilson, who in releasing tonight’s test results said, “Another important... Read more of this article
37 New, 866 Active, 42 In Hospital, 5 In ICU
The Ministry received 1,528 test results since the last update, and 37 were positive for the coronavirus — one classified as imported, 19 as local transmission with known contact, and 17 as under investigation – so there are now 866 active cases, of which 42 people are in hospital with five in ICU. The island has now also surpassed 2,000... Read more of this article
Winnie Oatley Plants Tree For 103rd Birthday
Winnie Oatley recently celebrated her 103rd birthday by planting a cedar tree on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] “Living Classroom”. A spokesperson said, “When centenarian Winnie Oatley turned 103 in February, her grandsons Kevin, Stephen, Robert and Geoff Blee marked the occasion by planting a cedar... Read more of this article
Bermuda Commits $50,000 To Help St. Vincent
Bermuda will commit $50,000 to assist St. Vincent as the island nation deals with a volcanic eruption, with the Government saying that we have a “moral imperative to play our part in the regional and international effort to help.” A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Deputy Premier the Hon. Walter Roban,... Read more of this article
