Local News From Every Source
Today the Department of Immigration provided new guidelines for visitor extensions.
The Department reminded the public that as of August 1, 2020, the Bermuda Government increased the maximum length of stay for all Tourist Visitors to a maximum of 180 days; at the end of which, visitors are expected to depart Bermuda.
The Department of Immigration notes that visitors wishing to remain in Bermuda beyond the maximum period allowed should submit an application requesting permission to reside on an annual basis.
| The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] will be hosting a STEP Talk entitled ‘Bermuda Property, Stamp Duty, and Land Title Registration’ on Friday, January 29. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a free informative STEP Bermuda Talk – proudly supported by Bermuda Business Development Agency – on Bermuda’s real estate law as it […]
|
| Outgoing Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Executive Director Anne Hyde is joining Bernews today [Jan 22] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV With LaKiesha-Marie Wolffe Video: BNV Discussion With Gina Spence Video: Interview With Laurie Shiell & Dany Pen KBB Announces Changes In Leadership Gurret & KBB […]
|
| The Pan American Health Organization has now changed Bermuda’s status to ‘Sporadic Cases,’ the Minister has confirmed. This is, in effect, an improvement, as the transmission classifications include ‘no confirmed cases, sporadic cases, clusters of cases, and community transmission.’ In November 2020, the island’s status was changed from ‘sporadic cases’ to ‘clusters of cases’, and […]
|
| The TLC Group of Companies will host a series of free online events throughout Data Privacy Week from January 25 – 29, 2021. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda gets ready to enact the Personal Information Privacy Act [PIPA] and cyber crimes continue to rise, data privacy is becoming more of a focus in every day […]
|
| In recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Titan Express and The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour will be offering a series of events in February and March. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Remembrance of the […]
|
| In the fifth of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted Weldon Wade. The BTA said, “Weldon Wade is helping to rid our reefs of invasive lionfish and is the Founder of an ocean conservation organization called Guardians of the Reef.” The BTA previously noted that […]
|
| January 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,242.05, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ MIH Acquires 100% Ownership Of The […]
|
Good day.
There were 540 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on S46226 from Azores on 11 January 2021 and tested positive on their day eight test. The second new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with a known case.
Additionally, since the last update, nine cases have recovered.
There are currently 54 active cases, of which;
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
|
| “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport released ‘The Return to Play Guidance’ to enable the safe and gradual resumption of local sporting activities,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Ernest Peets said this afternoon [Jan 21]. “The document has four [4] easy–to-follow stages, and outlines the various health and safety protocols for governing […]
|
Good day, thank you for joining me.
I want to open today by stating that this Government and my Ministry are deeply committed to sport in the country. Sport is considered one of the bedrocks of our community and we fully recognize and embrace the critical role that sport plays in the social, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in Bermuda.
Good afternoon all, and thank you for joining us.
As the Premier announced earlier this week, we have updated the COVID-19 Regulations. The changes took effect today. As a reminder for the public here’s what is now in place. After consultation with the Ministry of Health, the following changes have been agreed:
Group gatherings of persons in a private or public setting will increase from a maximum of 10 to a maximum of 25 people – this also includes outdoor funerals.
Government House is advising that the “HMS MEDWAY” will arrive in Bermuda tomorrow (Friday Jan. 22) morning in preparation for the Royal Navy ship’s second year deployed on Atlantic Patrol Tasking (North).
The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be reopening to the public on Monday, 25 January 2021, after closing to the public since 12 December 2020.
A spokesperson said, “BAMZ will reopen the whole facility to members of the public, members and overseas visitors. We wish to thank our patrons for their patience as we navigate the challenges associated with the pandemic to keep our staff healthy and by extension ensure the continued care for our animal collections.
| Government House is advising that the “HMS Medway” will arrive in Bermuda tomorrow [Jan 22] morning in preparation for the Royal Navy ship’s second year deployed on Atlantic Patrol Tasking. A spokesperson said, “Government House is advising that the “HMS Medway” will arrive in Bermuda tomorrow [Friday Jan. 22] morning in preparation for the Royal […]
|
| Total passenger traffic at Bermuda’s airport for 2020 was down nearly 80% versus 2019 and “is not expected to begin showing signs of recovery until the second half of 2021 and into 2022,” Skyport said. Skyport said, “As with recent announcements by Air Canada and British Airways, airlines continue to make difficult decisions regarding capacity […]
|
| InsurTech NY and the Bermuda Business Development Agency will be hosting the 2021 InsurTech Early-Stage Competition, a competition that “attracts up to 100 promising startups from around the world with an opportunity to showcase their business and market potential to early-stage investors and insurance leaders.” A spokesperson said, “InsurTech NY, a global InsurTech hub, and […]
|
| The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new education programme: “Tracing Our Roots/Routes”, a “series of online presentations, workshops, resources and an on-site contemporary art exhibit to support and encourage family history research and connecting to the past.” A spokesperson said, “During the global pandemic, interest in genealogy research accelerated. While sheltering in […]
|
| The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will be reopening to the public on Monday, 25 January 2021, after closing to the public since 12 December 2020. A spokesperson said, “BAMZ will reopen the whole facility to members of the public, members and overseas visitors. We wish to thank our patrons for their patience as […]
|
| Friday, January 22 is expected to be cloudy, with morning showers developing into periods of rain by afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will […]
|
| [Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [January 21] with the list indicating that there are eighteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 18 runs cancelled this morning, 27 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
|
| [Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s finally back – Restaurant Weeks, also known as my favorite time of year! This year, I plan to check out at least four restaurants so that these reviews will encourage more people to go out and eat for incredible deals. We all know the industry has struggled due to […]
|
| An 18-year-old man was arrested on “suspicion of driving whilst impaired as well for possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, after being involved in two separate road traffic collisions” on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said, “The first incident took place on Mullet Bay Road just west of Wellington Lane in St. George. A […]
|
| The application for the next cohort of Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme will be available online from January 25 through February 5. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda continues to make an impact on the local entrepreneurial landscape. A few short months ago, a total of 44 entrepreneurs representing 34 startups at various stages of development began […]
|
| Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson provided opening remarks to approximately 130 persons at the launch of the Special Topics in Insurance [INS 2298]: Foundations of Bermuda’s International Re/Insurance Sector Lecture Series, recently, jointly hosted by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Bermuda College, and St. John’s University. Minister Dickinson reiterated Government’s commitment to prepare […]
|
| Mayor Charles Gosling unveiled the City of Hamilton’s latest public artwork installation at Victoria Park, with the City noting that it is “an interactive piece where viewers can position themselves with the artwork in a way that makes it look as though they are blowing the wind into the sails of the boat – creating […]
|
| A road traffic collision occurred in the North Shore Road and Jennings Road area of Smiths this morning [Jan 21] with two people transported to KEMH with “possible leg and head injuries.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:40am on the morning of January 21, 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a […]
|
| Reverend Silvester Beaman – a former pastor at Bermuda’s St. Paul AME Church – delivered the benediction at the inauguration ceremony of American President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday [Jan 20]. Introducing the benediction, Reverend Beaman said, “As a nation and people of faith gathered in this historical moment, let us unite […]
|