Crash driver rescued after going overboard
A woman driver whose car veered off road and landed upside down in the ocean last night is being treated for minor injuries, police said today. A police spokesman said that the 28-year-old driver sust…
Driver Rescued After Car Crashes Overboard
| A woman was rescued by emergency personnel after her car crashed overboard in Sandys, with officers entering the water to assist the driver. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday 22nd December, 2020, police received a report from on-duty Coast Guard personnel that a motorcar had crashed through the wooden barriers across from […]
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Minister Roban On Island-Wide Power Outage
| Government’s position is that BELCO “must be held accountable and answerable to the residents of Bermuda,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following the recent island-wide power outage. Speaking during last night’s press conference, Minister Walter Roban said, “Last week Friday, the impact of the island-wide outage went far beyond the loss of electricity. Government […]
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Call to give blood after Covid-19 hinders donations
A call for new blood donors has been made after donations were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team asked residents to “give the gift of life” and become a blood d…
BTA: More Pre-Travel Covid-19 Test Options
| Bermuda-bound travellers have more pre-travel Covid-19 test options, the BTA said today, with PCR saliva test kits available in Costco locations across the USA and the OpenClear Covid-19 testing service in Manhattan will also introduce PCR saliva testing. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda-bound travellers seeking Covid-19 pre-travel testing have more options now and into the […]
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People Asked To Become Blood Donors
| The pandemic has “brought new challenges, with people in quarantine or isolation,” and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team is asking people to please consider donating. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team is asking people to give the gift of life this Christmas and consider becoming a blood or apheresis donor, even if […]
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Video: BNV Sports With Madelyn Moore
| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore is joining host Earl Basden this morning [Dec 23] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Video: BNV Discussion With Roy-Allan Burch Video: BNV Sports With Andrea McKey Video: BNV Discussion With Jyire Mitchell Video: […]
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More testing options for Bermuda-bound travellers from US
Travellers coming to Bermuda from New York will be able to take a pre-travel Covid-19 saliva test from the start of next year. The oral swab is an alternative to nasal swab testing, and will be provi…
St. George’s Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
| The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is advising of the following changes in garbage collection due to the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Christmas Day: Residential Garbage normally collected on Friday, December 25th will be collected on Thursday, December 24th. New Year’s Day: Residential Garbage normally collected on Friday, January 1st will be collected […]
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Premier: wrong Covid-19 e-mails were human error not lab ˊglitchˋ
The Premier said today that a data entry error led to the wrong e-mails being sent to people who tested positive for the coronavirus. David Burt explained, in a series of early morning tweets, that ge…
AXIS Sponsors Ocean Plastics Documentary
| Keep Bermuda Beautiful and LookBermuda are partnering to create an educational film that will “raise awareness about plastic pollution,” with Axis Capital acting as the lead sponsor for the three-year project. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful and LookBermuda announced plans to create an educational film that will raise awareness about plastic pollution. The documentary […]
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BMA Revokes Phoenix Law Chambers’ Licence
| The Bermuda Monetary Authority has revoked the corporate service business provider licence of Phoenix Law Chambers. The BMA said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] has revoked the corporate service business provider Licence of Phoenix Law Chambers [PLC], a Corporate Service Provider [CSP], for breaches of the Corporate Service Business Provider Act 2012 [CSPB Act]. “Exercising its […]
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Soldiers To Be Deployed As ‘Covid Marshalls’
| “Bermuda Regiment soldiers are currently being deployed as Covid Marshalls to conduct quarantine checks,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that, “if you are supposed to be quarantining, make sure the Covid Marshalls find you at home!” Speaking at last night’s [Dec 22] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “For those that do test positive and […]
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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To OCIL Special
| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long- Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-“ to OCIL Special Ltd, a recently formed subsidiary of Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. [OCIL] has announced that its recently formed subsidiary, OCIL Special Ltd. [OSL], has been assigned […]
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Video: MarketPlace Deliver Meals To BCL Staff
| In an effort to say thanks for the work they do, the MarketPlace team prepared and delivered holiday meals to the crew members of BCL. noting that “without our stellar shippers, the MarketPlace would not be able to service our communities.” MarketPlace said, “Our team prepared and delivered holiday meals to the incredible crew members […]
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Hit-and-run victim blasts compensation failure
A hit-and-run victim who lost everything after he was run over by a drunk driver has demanded changes to the law to protect victims in similar cases. Antonio DaCosta, 56, said he was in constant pai…
Christmas charity dinner off the table due to Covid-19
The chef behind a Christmas charity dinner scheduled to be rebranded and moved to the summer said he would not revert to the festive season this year. Michiko Campbell, also the creator of Chiko’s Smo…
Staff hit by bar and restaurant restriction will get benefits
The Government last night admitted that a massive power cut had hit its ability to process benefits to workers hit by coronavirus restrictions. A spokeswoman said some payments were processed yesterda…
Documentary charts collection of tonnes of waste from beach
A documentary to chart the collection of more than three tonnes of plastic waste from a beach over an 18 month period is to to be made. Film company LookBermuda, a film company, has teamed up with K…
US Navy helicopter visits Bermuda to pick up parts
A US Navy helicopter seen over the island and at the airport this week was on a mission to collect parts. The helicopter, a Sikorsky Seahawk, is used by the US Navy for search and rescue, and medical …
Football: Bermuda Players Buildbase FA Draws
| The draws for the fourth rounds of the Buildbase FA Trophy and Buildbase FA Vase have been completed, and the teams that involve Bermuda players are below. Reggie Lambe Reggie Lambe and his Stowmarket Town teammates have been drawn at home to Cobham in the last 32 of this season’s Buildbase FA Vase. Stowmarket has […]
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Lane Closure Extension Through To January 29
| The ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale will be extended into the New Year – January 29th, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity […]
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 22 2020
| December 22 saw 81,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $299,740.00 BD. 80,900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 8.6% at $3.31 per share, while the other 200 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $20.05 per share. The BSX finished at 2,011.01, down 0.11% […]
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BOA selling Team Bermuda face masks
The Bermuda Olympic Association has partnered with Coral Coast Clothing, a Hamilton store, to sell Team Bermuda and BOA-branded face masks to assist with preparing teams for international competitions…
Additional ‘Quarantine Restrictions’ For UK Arrivals
| “As the virus strain has been around since September, it seems unlikely it isn’t here already which is why we have not closed our border to the United Kingdom,” the Health Minister said, added that the Ministry is “putting in place additional quarantine restrictions” for those travelling from the UK, saying “they will be required […]
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Minister Roban – BELCO Outage
Good Evening Bermuda:
Last week Friday, the impact of the island-wide outage went far beyond the loss of electricity. Government is aware and sensitive to the fact that many businesses lost revenue as a result of their forced closure which also had an adverse effect on their staff who would have also lost wages as well.
This unforeseen occurrence has undoubtedly added to the current hardships being experienced by all residents, businesses and employees, due to the pandemic. The Government empathizes with all who were affected.
COVID-19 Update – Minister of Health Remarks on 22 December 2020
Good Afternoon,
There were 1000 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and six were positive for COVID-19.
Three of the new cases are classified as imported – all were residents with pre-arrival tests who arrived on BA2233 from London on 16 December 2020 and testing positive on their day 4 test.
One of the new cases is classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with a known case.
COVID-19 Update – Premier’s Remarks for 22 December 2020
Good evening Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.
I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban and the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming. My colleagues will provide an update from their respective ministries. Following that, I will give an update on matters related to the coronavirus.
Minister of Health.
COVID-19 Update – Minister of National Security Remarks for 22 December 2020
Thank you Premier.
This evening, I will touch on matters to do with the Department of Corrections, the Bermuda Police Service, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, and the Customs Department.
First and foremost I wish to extend my appreciation to all of our officers in these Departments, as well as to the Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation (DRRM) Team, who under very strained conditions ensured that our emergency services continued operating during the island-wide blackout last Friday.
Lane Closure Extension Through to Friday, January 29th, 2021 for Emergency Embankment & Wall Repairs
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale will be extended into the New Year – January 29th, 2021.
The lane closure will be extended through to Friday – January 29th, 2021. Working hours will continue from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm week days.
Traffic controls will be under direction of the Ministry of Public Works representatives and will be managed through traffic control signals & signage.
BHB: Increased Restrictions For Hospital Visits
| Citing the “growing number” of positive Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced “increased restrictions for visitors for inpatients and long term care residents at KEMH and MWI.” A spokesperson said, “Long term care residents and isolation patients on any ward will no longer receive visitors, while acute and critical care patients will be able […]
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Little Venice & L’Oriental Staff Donate Meals
| Staff at the Little Venice, L’Oriental and L’Oriental Express restaurants decided the food and money that would normally go towards their Christmas staff party would instead go towards 50 meals for The Eliza DoLittle Society. Executive Chef, Danny Lim said, “Food is our most basic need, to think that there are families who are hungry […]
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BOA/Bermuda Masks For Sale At Coral Coast
| The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] in partnership with Coral Coast Clothing is now selling “Team Bermuda” and BOA-branded face masks. A spokesperson said, “The masks, which are reusable and adjustable, and available in pink and blue, retail for $20 each and are available exclusively at the Coral Coast Clothing shop at 15 Front Street in […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 22 2020
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 22] include cancellation of registration, assent and notice of intended marriage. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN1180/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 22 December 2020 The Assent Of The Governor Was Given On The 21st Day Of […]
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Video: Govt Covid-19 Press Conference
| The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Dec 22] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm, however the time […]
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Sex on the beach?: Police investigate raunchy video shoot
Police have launched an investigation after an explicit sex video that appeared to be shot on a Bermuda beach was circulated on social media. The video allegedly featured a Japanese woman named Hina …
Equipment failure sparked power cut, says Belco
An equipment failure led to a “cascade” of safety mechanisms that shut off electricity to the whole island, Belco announced today. Dennis Pimentel, the utility company’s president, said that last week…
Live at 5.45pm: Covid-19 press conference
The latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic are scheduled to be given at 5.45pm by David Burt, the Premier, with Kim Wilson, the health minister. A live stream of the press conference is being provide…
OBA’s Smith: Labour Bill Delayed In Senate
| “The delay of proceedings in the Senate was bizarre,” OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith said, adding that the “PLP’s Bill seeks to divert much needed funds away from charities and instead give it to unions.” Senator Smith said, “Proceedings in the Senate ground to a halt when the PLP Senate team decided to delay debate until […]
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Police: Explicit Viral Video Under Investigation
| Noting they are “aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually explicit scenes, which appears to have been recorded on one of Bermuda’s beaches,” the police said the “matter is now under investigation.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated on social media depicting sexually […]
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Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
| The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 22], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton Bus […]
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Bermuda Themed Christmas Facebook Covers
| As people across the island continue getting into the Christmas spirit, you can join in on the fun by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers, to turn your social media profile and mobile device into a show of your island pride and holiday enthusiasm! Part of the […]
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