Category: News
Vaccine Walk-Ins Available At Bermuda College
The Bermuda College Vaccination Centre is accepting walk-ins for anyone over the age of 16 today [April 23] until 8.00pm, and this Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am to 3.00pm A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda College Vaccination Centre is accepting walk-ins for anyone over the age of 16. Today [Friday] until 8 pm, and this Saturday and... Read more of this article
WISTA Bermuda Donates To Age Concern
WISTA Bermuda donated $2,500 to Age Concern, with the donation set to be used to support the Age Concern Volunteer Program. A spokesperson said, “As an organization, WISTA Bermuda is intentional in their efforts to make a positive impact on the surrounding community. In 2019, WISTA Bermuda started hosting an annual ‘shoebox gift wrap social’.... Read more of this article
Video: Michelle Barnett’s Covid-19 Journey
A video was recently shared by Government detailing Michelle Barnett’s time with Covid-19, highlighting her journey from diagnosis to recovery. Ms. Barnett was placed in the intensive care unit after being diagnosed in April 2020, with a ventilator in place for 41 days. After the ventilator was removed, recovery began by having her bear her own... Read more of this article
Food Review: Thai 2 Go At Hamilton Princess
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Quality Thai food in Bermuda has traditionally been hard to come by. And I’ve heard many reasons over the years – lack of fresh resources being the main one. So every time I travel, I seek out Thai food to get my fix. However, as I haven’t travelled since last March, my Thai food fix is overdue and I’ve been... Read more of this article
January 2021 Consumer Price Index Report
Following a 0.3% increase in annual inflation for December 2020, consumers paid -0.3% less than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the January 2021 Consumer Price Index... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] A hearing is being held for the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda today [April 23]. The live video is below, and you can view past videos of all the hearings by clicking here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 1-hour & 34-minute replay is below Update: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded... Read more of this article
Video: April 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Minister confirms another Covid related death marking the 11th this month, 23 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda and 31 in hospital with 7 in ICU, 1067 cases announced so far this month, active cases drop to under 800 for the first time in two weeks, Appleby donates $25,000 to vaccination clinic, SailGP will race today instead of Saturday, leaders... Read more of this article
23 New, 782 Active, 31 In Hospital, 7 In ICU
The Ministry received 1570 test results and 23 were positive, so there are now 782 active cases, of which 31 people are in hospital with 7 in ICU. In addition, the Government confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has recorded an additional Covid-19 related death,” which brings the total number of Covid related deaths to 23. A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Minister Confirms Another Covid Related Death
The Government has confirmed the sad news that “Bermuda has recorded an additional Covid-19 related death,” which brings the total number of Covid related deaths to 23. In releasing tonight’s test results, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am extremely sorry to report that Bermuda has recorded an additional Covid-19... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 22 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
Leaders Announce Support For Climate Initiative
On Earth Day, Bermuda’s business and community leaders are lauding the government’s climate initiative for emphasising environmental responsibility while also encouraging sustainable, equitable growth. “The Government’s efforts, aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, consist of four major elements that include: reducing the country’s... Read more of this article
SailGP Will Now Race On Friday, Not Saturday
The SailGP was scheduled to start on Saturday [April 24] however due to the predictions for “extremely light winds,” the first day of racing will be on Friday [April 23] and due to global broadcast agreements, it will be pre-recorded and broadcast on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “Approaching the opening weekend of SailGP Season... Read more of this article
