Category: News
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
Easter Message From Premier David Burt
[Easter message from Premier David Burt] In Bermuda, the Easter weekend is an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. A time to embrace our unique culture and special traditions, flying kites, playing marbles and jacks, feasting on hot cross buns and fishcakes and simply enjoying the outdoors. It is also a time to warmly remember... Read more of this article
Easter Message From Bishop Nicholas Dill
[Easter message from Bishop Nicholas Dill] In one of the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry, the Apostle John writes of the experience of those first disciples on the day that we now call Easter Day. He says: ‘When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house were locked for fear…Jesus came... Read more of this article
Video: April 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
48 Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, emotional wellbeing hotline now available, Easter message from Premier David Burt, Easter message from Bishop Nicholas Dill, more than 4,000 stops over 24 hour period, Covid-19 global death toll exceeds 100,000, and the Easter Bunny visits Regiment soldiers are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 11] Bernews... Read more of this article
The Easter Bunny Visits Regiment Soldiers
Soldiers will get a little ‘egg-stra’ in their rations tomorrow [April 11] after a pharmacy chain donated 200 Easter treats to the Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who will spend the holiday on duty. The Phoenix Stores pharmacy chain gave 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the Regiment to give them a small taste of home while they are separated from friends... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Global Death Toll Exceeds 100,000
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to take its toll on countries around the world, the global death toll has now exceeded 100,000 as of this afternoon. According to Johns Hopkins University’s tally of deaths across the world, Italy has the highest death toll with over 18,000; the United States has close to 18,000; Spain has almost 16,000, France... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Pool Cleaning Is Not Essential Service’
“Cleaning a pool is not an essential or critical service, while we fight to save lives,” Premier David Burt said, with the Premier adding that it seems that “some people do not understand that cleaning a pool is not more important than saving a person’s life.” Speaking at last night’s [April 9] press briefing, Premier Burt... Read more of this article
More Than 4,000 Stops Over 24 Hour Period
There were more than 4,000 stops at checkpoints over the 24 hour period, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that the Coast Guard “intercepted and turned back a vessel with four passengers on board who were heading out for a day of fishing, as the vessel did not have a valid fishing licence.” Speaking at last night’s... Read more of this article
