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Services Suspended At Lamb Foggo Centre
Bermuda Hospitals Board said they are “suspending services” at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre from today [April 4] “in order to focus much needed resources on the KEMH Emergency Department.” Dr Chikezie Dean Okereke, Chief of Emergency, comments: “We have seen in other countries the strain that Emergency Departments have... Read more of this article
Document: Covid-19 Shelter In Place Regulations
The Emergency Powers [COVID-19 Shelter in Place] Regulations 2020 have been posted online, with the regulations stating that “except as permitted by these Regulations, no person shall leave his home at any time of the day or night from 6am on 4 April 2020 until these Regulations cease to have effect.” The document states, “A person... Read more of this article
Ministry Of Finance Advisory On Payroll Tax/Fees
The Government expects “to the extent possible, businesses will file and pay taxes as normal” however for businesses that need relief and additional time, the Payroll Tax filing deadline will be extended from April 15th until April 30th, current penalties/fees that would normally apply for that period will be waived, and upon request fees... Read more of this article
Minister: Last Name System For Going To Stores
[Updated] “Grocery stores, pharmacy and gas station visits will be done on specific days according to your surname,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, with some shopping on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; while others will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with Sundays reserved for seniors. Speaking at this evening’s... Read more of this article
Police Stop Three People For Curfew Breaches
Three individuals were stopped by police last night for being in breach of the current curfew regulations, including one female who was “taken into custody” after being stopped for the second time. A police spokesperson said, “Three individuals were last night stopped by police for being in breach of the current curfew regulations. “One... Read more of this article
Govt: Delta Charter Flight On Tuesday, April 7th
The Ministry advised that on Tuesday, 7 April, a charter flight will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida bound for Bermuda, and will then depart Bermuda for Atlanta later that day. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that Travel Edge, working with the Bermuda Government, the U.S. Consulate and Delta... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 3] 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 7.36pm Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “As we enter into the next 14 days, I want to echo the... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Unemployment Benefit Update
1,142 applicants were processed for payment yesterday and those funds should be in their accounts today and the Ministry anticipate processing more than another 400 today, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said as she provided an update regarding the unemployment benefit. Minister Foggo said, “Good Day: I am pleased... Read more of this article
US Consul Announce Flight To USA On April 7
The U.S. Consulate announced that a repatriation flight will depart Bermuda for Atlanta on Tuesday, April 7, and has urged people to make arrangements now. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to the United States, to make arrangements now. A repatriation flight departing Bermuda... Read more of this article
“Government Quarantine Facility For 14 Days”
“Whether travelers arrive from London or the United States, once they arrive in Bermuda they will be mandated to enter a Government quarantine facility for 14 days,” Premier David Burt said, adding that a new order requires this, and the Government has secured a facility with more than 300 rooms to meet the demand. The Premier noted that... Read more of this article
Official Proclamation: State Of Emergency
The Governor has officially declared a ‘State of Emergency’ for Bermuda due to Covid-19, with the official proclamation saying it is an “unprecedented and severe threat.” The Official Proclamation, which was dated April 1st, said, “Covid-19 is an unprecedented and severe threat to public health in Bermuda, therefore in... Read more of this article
Grocers: Priority Entrance For Essential Workers
Arnold’s, Lindo’s, Harrington Hundreds, Marketplace, Miles and SuperMart will be “extending priority entrance to our stores for all essential workers over the next two weeks,” the companies have announced. A spokesperson said, “In this trying time, we want to ensure that those on the front lines, looking after us all and keeping... Read more of this article
