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Standard & Poor’s, the United States ratings agency, has updated its outlook on Bermuda from positive to “stable”, the Ministry of Finance announced last night. The move represents a minor downgrade for the island, reflecting the impact of the Covid-...

The Government backed away from a blanket ban on deliveries by alcohol and tobacco wholesalers yesterday. The change of heart came after David Burt, the Premier, said the day before that liquor and cigarette distributors were among the businesses shu...

A grocery store worker has denied he coughed on police officers and that he told them he had “the coronavirus”. Taahir Augustus, 26, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to two charges of assault on police officers. Mr Augustus also den...

Families who rely on hustles to make ends meet have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, an activist warned yesterday. Gina Spence, a community worker, said she had been inundated with calls from people desperate for help. Ms Spence said: “People ...

Police warned the public yesterday to be wary of scammers who aimed to profit from the Covid-19 pandemic. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said opportunistic criminals had used the pandemic to target the vulnerable. Mr Pedro added: “They see a...

Rules for care and nursing homes were changed yesterday to help prevent the spread of diseases. The amendments came into force after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. A staff member at another home, which remain...

Public school pupils will restart remote learning on Monday, the Minister of Education said. Diallo Rabain explained that senior schools would continue to instruct pupils on “essential curriculum for each of the courses students are currently taking”...

A lack of cells has left the prison system at risk of a Covid-19 outbreak, the head of the Prison Officers Association warned yesterday. Timothy Seon said that an influx of curfew breakers to Westgate prison had filled up cells that would be used for...

A tented entrance to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital set up as a precaution against Covid-19 has been taken down because of recent high winds. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokeswoman said the step was taken about a week ago. She said: “The tents ...

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Bermuda, the health minister revealed last night. Kim Wilson said that 35 test results had returned with 33 in the clear. The island’s total infections from the novel coronavirus now stands at 83. Ms W...