Category: News
Local Children’s Activity Books Package Available
SJD World has partnered with Bermudian authors Dr David Chapman and Ras Mykkal to create an activity book package for children and families. “During these interesting times parents can be overwhelmed with trying to find ways of keeping their children busy and also limiting the amount of screen time their kids have,” SJD World said. “This... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Video: Black Lives Matter Sandcastle
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently created a Black Lives Matter themed sandcastle on Elbow Beach. Posting the images and videos within this article on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Instagram page, Hannah Emmerson said, “I try not to use sandcastles as a political platform, but some issues are too important to... Read more of this article
Lili Bermuda Provides Gifts For Essential Workers
Lili Bermuda is giving away two hundred gifts to essential workers of the Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] to show gratitude for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was in my warehouse looking at all my nice soaps and I had a flash – soap and water is the best way to fight transmission of the virus,” explains Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone,... Read more of this article
Video: June 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
All passengers on the flight from Toronto tested negative, recommended start to Phase 3 on June 11th, 141 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, Moody’s affirms Bermuda’s A2 ratings, Alpha Phi Alpha to participate in Sunday’s march, Al Fresco dining initiative in City of Hamilton and Lili Bermuda provides gifts for essential workers are some... Read more of this article
Advisories: Black Lives Matter March On Sunday
The police have advised there will be traffic disruptions during the Black Lives Matter march on Sunday [June 7] and the Government’s official notice states that there is an exemption from the prohibition on groups of more than ten persons assembling due to exceptional circumstance. The official notice also states that “all persons attending... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 173 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 173 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 141. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 173 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has 141 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 5 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 30... Read more of this article
Alpha Phi Alpha To Participate In Sunday’s March
The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will participate in the Black Lives Matter march this Sunday [June 7]. A spokesperson said, “The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated are disgusted and dismayed by the brutality we have witnessed in the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd. “Many of us attended college/university... Read more of this article
Moody’s Affirms Bermuda’s A2 Ratings
The Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson today announced that credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service [Moody’s] has affirmed Bermuda’s A2 issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings. The outlook remains stable. Minister Dickinson stated, “According to Moody’s, the key drivers for the rating affirmation are the Government’s track-record... Read more of this article
Al Fresco Dining Initiative In City Of Hamilton
The City of Hamilton, working in collaboration with various organisations, are working to implement additional al fresco dining in the city of Hamilton in an effort to assist the island’s restaurants as they recover from the economic effect of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Since the onset of Phase Two of recovery, the City of Hamilton,... Read more of this article
Ocean Prosperity Programme Anniversary
Today [June 5] marks the one year anniversary of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], a partnership between the Government of Bermuda, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], and the Waitt Institute A spokesperson said, “This Friday marks the one year anniversary of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Government... Read more of this article
KEMH Acute Care Unit Visiting Guidelines
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] provided a factsheet with details about the current visiting limitations for acute care units at KEMH and a short animation to help inform people about the current guidelines. Norma Smith, Vice President Acute and Ambulatory, comments: “We have fielded a lot of calls about the new visiting policy, so we want to make... Read more of this article
