Category: News
MarketPlace Shelly Bay To Close For Two Days
[Updated] MarketPlace has confirmed they will close their Shelly Bay store for two days — Wednesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 22nd — to “continue our deep cleaning and sanitization process in the entire store and get all our associates tested.” A flyer posted on their social media, which we confirmed was legitimate, said,... Read more of this article
52,337 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of April 17th, Bermuda has administered a total of 50,992 vaccinations and 34% of the population have received 2 doses thus far, while 70% of all residents over the age of 65 years have had at least one vaccination with 61% having had two. Noting that the vaccine requires two doses, by Bernews calculation — using an approximate population... Read more of this article
Courts Reduce Services As ‘Protective Measure’
“The continued surge of positive Covid-19 test results the island is experiencing continues to be of great concern” and “the Courts must reduce services further as part of protective measures.” This is according to an official circular which stated, “The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as well as Court... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 20 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 Press Conference, 12 New Cases
The Government will be holding another video event this evening [April 20] 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: There were 578 test... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increased 5.8% In January
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.0% in January – the overall volume of retail sales increased 5.8% when compared to January 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Continues Essential Services
Clarien Bank clients are advised that essential banking services will continue to be provided in accordance with Government regulations. A spokesperson said, “As we work collectively to minimise virus spread and adhere to the Government-issued “Stay at Home” order, Clarien Bank clients are advised that essential banking services will continue... Read more of this article
20 Point List Of Regulations In Effect As Of Today
[Updated] A number of new regulations took effect today [April 20] and we have attempted to compile a list of 20 of the key points, however please note that it is, in no way, representative of all the regulations, just aims to be a helpful guide of some of the key ones to assist everyone. The information below was gathered from the 9-page official... Read more of this article
Please Stop Calling 911 About Covid Regulations
The police have yet again reminded the public that “the 911 number is for emergencies only,” noting that their “communications staff are being inundated with callers seeking information on Covid regulations and guidelines.” A police spokesperson said, “Once again our communications staff are being inundated with callers... Read more of this article
Video: April 20th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Government confirmed another Covid related death marking the 8th death this month, 91 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda and a new record high of 904 active, 40 people in hospital with 6 in ICU, the new regulations are now in effect, police investigating burglary at 27th Century Boutique, police investigating another vehicle fire, Skyport... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: RBR Support Covid-19 Efforts
The Royal Bermuda Regiment continues to support the Covid-19 effort, with 70 soldiers embodied to enable Community Advisory Points across the island. A spokesperson said, “A week into the current stay at home period, soldiers from B Company and across the Regiment continue to support the Government’s effort to keep Bermuda Safe. “Last... Read more of this article
9 Page Document: Regulations For Rule Changes
[Updating] The Government has just posted the official regulations — the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Stay at Home] Amendment Regulations 2021 – which provide more details on the policies set to take effect at 5am on Tuesday, April 20th. The 9-page document amends the original Stay at Home regulations that took effect last week... Read more of this article
