Hashtag: #Covid19
Govt Confirm A Total Of 32 Covid-19 Cases
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [March 31] 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 have the full statement later on, but in the meantime, the Premier confirmed that the island... Read more of this article
‘Money Will Be Used To Fund Minibus Service’
As Department of Public Transportation workers have withdrawn their labor, the Government will ask minibuses operators to provide the service to ensure hospital staff can get to work, and “public officers that do not wish to report to work, will not be paid for the time” and that “money will be used to fund the minibus service.” This... Read more of this article
Golfers Association Urge People To Stay Home
The Executive of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association said that they support the call to ‘stay home’ and have urged the golf community and wider population to stay home and refrain from using golf courses for golfing, walking, jogging, cycling, etc A spokesperson said, “The Executive of the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association... Read more of this article
TABS Website Now Offering ‘Local Loves’ Section
For the first time, TABS has included other local brands on their website so that customers can continue to purchase products from their favourite local designers while the TABS flagship store in Hamilton is closed due to the Covid-19 virus. “Since opening their flagship store in July 2016, TABS has been proud to provide a showcase for other locally... Read more of this article
PTIX Offers Virtual Marketplace Platform
PTIX have upgraded their ticket sales website to become a virtual marketplace for Bermuda’s businesses, saying that “companies without the ability to sell their products and services online can now do so quickly and easily through the PTIX website.” A spokesperson said, “PTIX, the online event ticketing agency, today announced that they... Read more of this article
BTA Industry Resilience Roundtable On April 2
Hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] virtual thought-leadership event this week aimed at “offering critical survival resources” during Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] virtual thought-leadership... Read more of this article
Relicensing Period For Fishing Vessels Extended
Vessel safety inspections for commercial fishing vessels have been suspended and the relicensing period for commercial fishing vessels has been extended, and the new deadline will be April 30th 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is... Read more of this article
Argus Donate $10,000 In Gift Cards To WRC
The Argus Group donated $10,000 of MarketPlace gift cards to the Women’s Resource Centre, with an aim to support families experiencing economic difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alison Hill, CEO of The Argus Group, said: “Argus recognises that in times of financial crisis, the immediate needs of families are for food. In keeping with our... Read more of this article
Minister: Department Of Immigration Updates
The processing of existing applications has resumed with a reduced workforce under social distancing conditions and emergency passports needed for medical purposes are being addressed, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said today. In providing an update from the Department of Immigration, Minister Caines said:, “The processing of existing... Read more of this article
BHB Offers Telephone Support Line For Families
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Child & Adolescent Services [CAS] team is offering telephone support for “families with children who are worried or fearful about the Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson explained, “CAS offers mental health services for children up to 18 years old. “Usually delivering services from the Mid-Atlantic... Read more of this article
Norwegian Extends Suspension Of Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced an extension of their suspension of all cruise voyages to include voyages embarking between April 12 and May 10, 2020 for its three cruise brands — Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “The extended suspension contributes to the global efforts to contain the... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Confirm 5 More Covid-19, Total 27
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [March 30] 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 6.39pm: We will post the full statements when able — and you can follow live updates here —... Read more of this article
