https://coronavirus.bernews.com/business/ Thu, 19 May 2022 11:14:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/somerset-pharmacy-offer-covid-vaccinations/ Tue, 17 May 2022 22:59:34 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25783 Somerset Pharmacy is now offering Covid vaccinations, with appointments available at the west end location on Tuesdays. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 17th, Somerset Pharmacy became the first pharmacy in Bermuda to offer Covid vaccinations. For now, Somerset Pharmacy is offering vaccinations on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:30pm by appointment. Appointments are required because there are […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/marketplace-masks-encouraged-not-required/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:30:42 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25659 MarketPlace is encouraging customers to continue to exercise caution and remain diligent, saying that “face masks are strongly encouraged while inside the store, but not required.” Speaking on Monday, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “As a reminder, after March 31, an indoor mask mandate will continue for the following settings only: for those in healthcare or institutional […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/argus-customers-raise-nearly-20k-for-charity/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:54:27 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25525 The Argus Group has raised nearly $20,000 for local charities with the help of its customers. A spokesperson said, “The funds raised were used to purchase 10,000 antigen test kits for the island’s 32 nonprofit organisations and were distributed throughout February. “Last November, Argus partnered with The Phoenix Stores for the community fundraiser by purchasing […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/chamber-bha-welcome-easing-of-covid-rules/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 01:31:49 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25404 The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] “welcomed the relaxation and changes to the testing requirements,” while the Chamber said “our members in the restaurant sector see the removal of SafeKey as a lifeline to an ailing industry” and “the retail and tourism sectors are also breathing a sigh of relief.” This follows after the Government announced […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/hsbc-somerset-branch-closed-until-january-19/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:21:51 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25201 “In addition to the Church Street Branch which has been temporarily closed since January 14th, the Somerset Branch will be closed from Monday, January 17th until Wednesday, January 19th,” HSBC Bermuda announced today. “The decision to close has been made due to the current increase of Covid-19 cases and has been taken as a precautionary […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/inaugural-climate-summit-pivots-to-new-date/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:00:26 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25198 The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], along with their partners, KBRA and the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that they have postponed their inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit until May 24, 2022, “due to global complexities related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the two-day, invite-only summit is […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bacardi-supports-bartenders-with-groceries/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:02:57 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24945 Bacardi recently distributed more than 250 grocery totes filled with food items and grocery vouchers to full-time Bermuda bartenders who they said “continue to be economically impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.” A spokesperson said, “This effort is a continuation of Bacardi’s global #RaiseYourSpirits initiative which pledged $3 million to bars and restaurants hard hit by the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/monument-re-donates-35000-for-school-tests/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:31:50 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24935 Monument Re is donating $35,000 to five local schools to with the cost of Covid-19 lateral flow testing kits. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that the Company is donating $35,000 to five local schools to assist parents with the cost of Covid-19 lateral flow testing kits. The donation represents contributions from the Company […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/nmac-offering-travel-covid-testing-services/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:34:57 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24913 Northshore Medical is offering a range of  Covid PCR and Antigen testing options, including fast turnaround for those planning to travel, SafeKeys, at home VIP Covid-19 testing, carside testing options and more. A spokesperson said, “Covid-19 has taken the world by storm for the past two years and many are stressed out and seeking convenient and affordable […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bfm-donates-towards-covid-tests-for-charities/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:28:29 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24881 BF&M Limited has donated $10,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation to fund a Covid-19 testing regime for Bermuda-registered charities and non-profit organisations delivering front-line services. A spokesperson said, “While some non-profits have been able to garner support through existing relationships or from the corporate sector, many have not. These groups are dependent on collective funding partners […]]]>