Category: News
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
Shelter Moved & Now Operates 24 Hours
The shelter has been relocated to CedarBridge Academy and will operate on a 24-hour schedule that includes regular cleaning, maintenance, meals, and bathroom facilities. During last night’s [April 9] press briefing, Attorney General Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons said, “First, let me say that this has been an extraordinary undertaking to house over... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Good Friday Events Over The Years
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is celebrating Good Friday at home, and you can take a virtual walk back to some of the island’s Good Friday events over the past decade with the ten videos below, which span the Walk to Calvary reenactment, Kitefest, Gilbert Lamb Good Friday Fun Day, kite flying and more. Yesterday Premier David... Read more of this article
Emotional Wellbeing Hotline Now Available
A new hotline has been established to aid people with their mental health during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Premier David Burt said, “If you need someone to talk to, a new hotline has been created. By dialing 543-1111, you will have access to a qualified, experienced mental health practitioner to talk to if you’re feeling anxious, sad,... Read more of this article
RFA Argus To Anchor & Load Provisions
RFA Argus will be anchored in Bermuda’s waters from April 12 to 13 to load provisions before continuing on to the Caribbean. A spokesperson said, “Government House today announced that RFA Argus, a ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, will be anchored in Bermuda’s waters from 12 to 13 April. The purpose of the anchorage is to load provisions before... Read more of this article
Video: April 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Happy Good Friday and please enjoy it at home, Premier confirms another Covid-19 related death and a total of 48 confirmed cases, face covering or mask required at Harrington Hundreds, driver arrested for breaching regulations, stop leaving garbage at bus stops & docks and shelter moves to CedarBridge and will operate on a 24 hour schedule are... Read more of this article
TCD Alternative Vehicle Licensing Process
Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva provided information on how motorists can relicense their private vehicles while TCD is closed, explaining that “TCD is reprogramming the eTCD system to accept relicense submissions without having completed a successful vehicle examination.” Speaking at this evening’s press briefing,... Read more of this article
