Hashtag: #Covid19
Sun Life Donate $15,000 To Bermuda Charities
Sun Life Financial International has donated $15,000 to Bermuda charities to support their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Sun Life Financial International announced today a donation of US$ 15,000 to Bermuda charities to support their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The Coalition for the Protection... Read more of this article
Court: ‘Shelter In Place’ Precautionary Measures
In light of the ‘shelter in place’ mandate imposed by the Government commencing Saturday [April 4], the Registrar for the Courts of Bermuda will be implementing measures in relation to hearing dates along with the precautionary measures being taken concerning Covid-19. The full Circular No. 7 follows below [PDF here] As the island and... Read more of this article
Butterfield, HSBC & Clarien Bank Advisories
Butterfield Banking Centres, HSBC Bermuda, and Clarien all issued advisories following the ‘Shelter In Place’ order. Butterfield Statement In compliance with a directive from the Government of Bermuda, Butterfield will close all Banking Centres in Bermuda [Reid Street, Rosebank, St. George, and Somerset] until further notice, effective... Read more of this article
NMAC Open For Virtual Visits With No CoPay
Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] remains open for virtual consultations with no copay during the Bermuda Government’s ‘shelter in place’ mandate. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is informing the community that they will be open for business during the Bermuda Government’s ‘shelter... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain Updates On Public Education
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the public education system, spanning what to expect during the weeks of April 6th and 13th. Minister Rabain said, “I will share information with our education family and the community, concerning what is expected for students, and school staff during the weeks of April 6th and 13th, 2020. “I... Read more of this article
Column: Beyond The Covid-19 Pandemic
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King made a transformative speech at the iconic Riverside Baptist Church in New York City, the current epicentre of the pandemic. The address, entitled ‘Beyond Vietnam’, was pivotal in galvanizing an historic, emerging movement against that war. MLK’s speech occurred a year... Read more of this article
Pay It Forward Bermuda Launch New Campaign
Pay It Forward Bermuda launched #25daysofPIF a campaign designed to encourage residents of Bermuda to spread random acts of kindness. A spokesperson said, “In these uncertain times of Covid-19, we at Pay It Forward Bermuda, want nothing more than for our residents to be calm and healthy and to take care of those in our community who need us most.... Read more of this article
Nonna’s Provide Meals For People In Need
One of Hamilton’s most popular cafes has teamed up with the Third Sector Coordinated Crisis Response Team [CCRT] to deliver meals to people in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Ben and Katerina Smith, who bought Nonna’s Kitchen on Bermudiana Road more than three years ago, worked with the BCF to identify people in need. Now they will deliver from... Read more of this article
Pensions To Be Paid, Cheques Delivered
Pension benefits automatically paid by direct bank deposit will still be made next week as normal and pension cheques will be processed and delivered by mail tomorrow before the island wide lockdown takes place on Saturday morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public of the following: “Pension... Read more of this article
Video: Three New Covid-19 Cases, Total Of 35
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 2] 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: We will update with the full statement, and in the meantime, the Premier confirmed that there are three... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 1 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has — as of this afternoon [April 2] — now surpassed one million, with the United States having the most reported confirmed cases in the world, with over 230,000. As of now, Bermuda has 32 confirmed cases, and the Government... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Appleby Offshore Business Update
Appleby has created an Offshore Business Update, which “aims to provide clients with critical, up to date guidance on how offshore governments respond to the rapidly evolving Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “Offshore law firm Appleby is leading the way in providing clients with critical, up to date guidance on how offshore... Read more of this article
