Category: News
Conyers Donates $100,000 To Local Charities
Conyers is pledging $100,000 to Bermuda charities to help the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the challenges faced by the local community due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are significantly increasing the annual support we give to the community by pledging $100,000 to Bermuda charities. “This... Read more of this article
Hotlines To Assist Residents During Pandemic
The Bermuda Government and Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] are providing three different telephone hotlines to assist residents amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The first hotline established aims to provide general help and answer questions, and it can be reached on 444-2498 between 9.00am and 9.00pm. An emotional well-being hotline has also been established... Read more of this article
“Confirm Spread Of The Virus Within The Facility”
“Unfortunately, these results confirm spread of the virus within the facility,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said yesterday [April 12] after she confirmed that two residents and two staff members at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence have tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Minister Wilson said, “Regrettably,... Read more of this article
Photos: Helicopter ‘Familiarisation Flights’
[Updated with photos] Two helicopters from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus will “conduct familiarisation flights” across Bermuda. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “On Monday afternoon, two helicopters from Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus, will conduct familiarisation flights over a number of helicopter... Read more of this article
Newsflash & Shelter In Place Weekend Reports
This past weekend saw the island’s confirmed number of Covid-19 cases increase to 57, the Shelter in Place continue and many of the island’s grocery stores announce that it is now mandatory to wear a face covering to enter their stores. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Updates: Covid-19 On Monday,... Read more of this article
Face Coverings Mandatory For Multiple Stores
[Updated] Effective on Monday April 13th, “facial coverings will be mandatory for all persons entering” Harrington Hundreds, Supermart, Somers Supermart in St. George’s, and the Lindo’s stores. A spokesperson said, “Beginning tomorrow, Monday April 13th, facial coverings will be mandatory for all persons entering Harrington Hundreds,... Read more of this article
7 New, Total Of 57, Some At Seniors Home
The Ministry has received seven new positive test results, Bermuda’s total confirmed positive cases is now 57, and the Ministry has received “confirmation of COVID-19 in two residents and two staff members at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence” which “confirm spread of the virus within the facility.” Seven... Read more of this article
Police: ‘Individuals Continue To Flout Orders’
“Some individuals continue to flout these orders and venture out for no genuine reason and without approved exemption,” the police said, adding that some of the excuses include “I am taking hot cross buns to my daughter” and “I have to feed the feral cats.” Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “Sadly,... Read more of this article
Video: April 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Happy Easter and please celebrate at home, 50 confirmed Covid-19 cases with 28 recovered, 8 in hospital and 4 deaths, Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race cancelled, police receive calls over ‘house parties’ and Bermudians on Coral Princess cruise ship return home are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 12] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews... Read more of this article
Police Receive Calls Over ‘House Parties’
The police received calls from people reporting their neighbours ‘house parties’ and have asked the public to consider their neighbours when playing loud music, and also asked that residents have some tolerance for their neighbours as the curfews prevent us all from celebrating in the normal ways. Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin... Read more of this article
Two New Positives, 50 Total, No New Deaths
[Updated] The Ministry received two more positive test results, Bermuda now has a total of 50 confirmed positive cases, 28 have now recovered, and there have not been any further Covid-19 related deaths. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Between Good Friday and today, Saturday 11th April, the Ministry received 47 new test results; 45 were negative,... Read more of this article
Bermudians On Coral Princess Return Home
20 Bermudians who were on the cruise ship Coral Princess have finally been able to return home, and will now spend two weeks in the government quarantine facility. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Premier David Burt said, “I am pleased to report that yesterday 20 Bermudians who were on the ship, the Coral Princess returned home safely on... Read more of this article
