Category: News
Union Responds To Education Ministry
The Union “will not be dragged through the mud so that Ministry inefficiency can go unnoticed again,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said, explaining that the idea to have Friday serve as a make-up day “was not communicated to this Union until Monday” and they “were asked to respond to this last minute request by Wednesday.” This... Read more of this article
Another Term, Another Period Of Remote Learning
[Written by Warwick Academy students Xavier Ramsey & Kirsty Pollett] We know what you are all thinking. Another term, another period of remote learning. This term, however, can be distinguished by the succession of a new set of student leaders at Warwick Academy. As the Year 13’s focus on preparing for their IB exams, we are here to fill their... Read more of this article
Skyport Release Flight Schedule For May
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for May 2021, with American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, and Delta all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here] Related Stories Multiple Flight Suspensions For Bermuda BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift” Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For... Read more of this article
“Vaccine Myth Busters” Discussion On Saturday
The Ministry of Health will be holding an online discussion on the Covid-19 vaccine entitled “Vaccine Myth Busters Addressing Fears & Concerns” on Saturday evening [April 24] with the panel set to include Dr Ayo Oyinloye, Dr Carika Weldon, Dy-Juan DeRoza, and Dr Ramon Arscott. The video panel discussion will be held at 7pm and available... Read more of this article
Appleby Donates $25,000 To Vaccination Clinic
Noting that they are pleased to “support this very worthy cause,” law firm Appleby has donated $25,000 to assist the BHB Covid-19 vaccination clinic. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby has donated $25,000 to the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF], the fundraising arm of the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB].... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pie Company Opens In East End
[Written by Vejay Steede] There’s a phenomenon developing in the East. Borne of the passion of young entrepreneur Kris Furbert, The Bermuda Pie Company is aiming to become an essential Bermudian eatery. Located on the grounds of Wellington Oval, home of the St. George’s Cricket Club, the modest structure nestled on the West corner of the northern... Read more of this article
Video: April 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Minister confirms two more Covid related deaths, 35 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda with 31 people in hospital, 1044 confirmed cases announced so far this month, man charged with sexual assault, CG Insurance donates $25,000 to vaccine clinic, annual Premier’s Concert held, SailGP Event to be broadcast in 175 territories worldwide, public schools... Read more of this article
Schools Closed On Friday, Resumes On Monday
This Friday [April 23] all public “schools will be closed and will resume with remote learning on Monday, April 26th,” the Ministry said this evening. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising parents that this week Friday, April 23rd, 2021, all schools will be closed and will resume with remote learning on Monday,... Read more of this article
Govt Confirms Two More Covid Related Deaths
The Government has confirmed the sad news that “two more individuals have passed away with Covid-19 related illness.” In releasing the latest test results this evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “It is with sadness that I must announce yet another two more individuals have passed away with Covid-19 related illness. The sad... Read more of this article
35 New, 845 Active, 31 In Hospital, 8 In ICU
The Ministry received 1277 test results and 35 were positive — 1 classified as imported, 16 as local transmission with known contact and 18 as under investigation — so there are now 845 active cases, of which 31 people are in hospital with 8 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the sad news that “two more individuals have passed away... Read more of this article
BWS Issue ‘Severe Weather Warning’ For Tonight
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Severe Weather Warning for this evening [April 21] saying that “one of thunderstorms moving across the area from the west has developed severe characteristics.” This evening, a Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] is advising that the island is currently experiencing... Read more of this article
BDA Launches Climate Risk Finance Initiative
As part of its “strategy to foster sustainable, equitable growth” in Bermuda, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], led by Government and in collaboration with the private sector, has launched an initiative to “establish and promote the jurisdiction as the world’s climate risk finance capital.” The BDA said the “aim... Read more of this article
