Category: News
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
Minister Diallo Rabain: Public Schools Update
[Ministerial statement from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] Mr. Speaker, This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the Bermuda Public School System, and more specifically school reopening this school year in light of the impact of COVID19. Mr. Speaker, Just yesterday, our Premier announced that Phase 3 of the Reopening... Read more of this article
Recommended Start To Phase 3 On June 11th
Premier David Burt confirmed that the Cabinet Committee has recommended starting the Phase 3 reopening of Bermuda on Thursday, June 11th. Speaking at last night’s [June 4] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “Against the backdrop of relatively low numbers of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, we will continue to exercise, all of the appropriate... Read more of this article
9 Hours Of Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 5] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Continuing Precautions Regulations, Bermuda National Space Strategy, Licensing Deadline for Debt Collectors, Facility Agreements between local financial institutions and the Government of Bermuda, Bermuda Public... Read more of this article
Video: June 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Jason Hayward appointed as Minister of Labour, 50,000 masks & 1,000 shields for Care Homes, House of Assembly in session today, Daren A. Herbert wins at Toronto Theatre Critics Awards, Charter flight to/from New Jersey on June 12, police seize cannabis worth $7.5 million, Black Lives Matter sandcastle at Elbow Beach, police continue appeal to... Read more of this article
BPS Continue Appeal: Chavelle Dillon-Burgess
The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for any information regarding the disappearance of 27-year-old Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating 26-year-old Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. We know someone knows what happened; do you want those responsible to... Read more of this article
Police Seize Cannabis Worth $7.5 Million
Police “seized a large quantity of cannabis that had been imported into Bermuda, with an estimated street value $7.5 million” and two people were apprehended and later released on bail. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “On 13th May, 2020, the Bermuda Police Drugs Unit, working closely with our partners in the Customs Department,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 4 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
Charter Flight To/From New Jersey On June 12
[Updated] The U.S. Consulate has advised that there will be charter flight to and from New Jersey on Friday, June 12th, with seats available on both flights at a cost of $1,812.50 per seat. The US Consulate tweeted: “Upcoming flight to the United States. A chartered flight will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda, and back to Teterboro,... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [June 4] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.20pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there were 39 test... Read more of this article
