https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-19-cancellations/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:28:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/convergence-will-not-proceed-due-to-covid/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:26 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24137 Citing the recent changes to local guidelines, the sharp increase in Covid cases and the CDC moving Bermuda to Level 4, ILS Bermuda announced that the 2021 Convergence networking event “will not go ahead as planned.” A spokesperson said, “In light of recent changes to local guidelines issued by the Government of Bermuda, as well […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/2021-world-triathlon-cancelled-due-to-covid/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 01:00:09 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24005 The 2021 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championship — which Bermuda was scheduled to host next month — will not take place this year, officials have just confirmed. The event, which Bermuda’s Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy was scheduled to compete in, will not take place, with organisers citing an analysis that “considered the island’s recent […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bfa-cancel-dudley-eve-trophy-competition/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:00:19 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23763 Citing a number of factors including a “mandatory testing schedule received at the last minute, the need for SafeKey, positive test results and some persons not receiving their test results back in a timely manner,” the BFA has cancelled the entire Dudley Eve Trophy competition for this season. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Council of […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/icc-u19-cricket-world-cup-qualifiers-cancelled/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:55:04 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23643 The International Cricket Council [ICC] has confirmed that the Americas, Asia and EAP Qualifiers to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup have been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Based on guidelines approved by the ICC Development Committee and the ICC Board, the three events cannot be staged. Therefore, Canada, the United Arab […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/rugby-brfu-cancels-2020-2021-season/ Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:10 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22378 The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] has canceled its 2020/2021 season due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its related restrictions. A spokesperson said, “The BRFU worked tirelessly to try to save the 2020/2021 season. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we weren’t ever able to get the season started. “As a result, after speaking […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/nacac-announces-cancellation-of-carifta/ Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:25 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22313 The 2021 Carifta Games — which were scheduled to take place in August 13-15 in Bermuda after having been previously postponed twice — have been cancelled due to Covid-19. A report on the Nation News website said, “Organisers of the 2021 Carifta Games were forced to abandon the meet set for August 13-15 in Hamilton, Bermuda. “In […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/virtual-ag-show-postponed-due-to-rise-in-covid/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:00:39 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21440 Citing “the rise of positive Covid-19 cases” and the “large number of schools having to quarantine,” the organisers said that the 2021 Virtual Ag Show will be postponed. A spokesperson said, “Due to the rise of positive coronavirus cases on the island, coupled with the large number of schools having to quarantine, the AG Show […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bermuda-entertainment-union-agm-postponed-2/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:33:31 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21079 The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] ‘s Annual General Meeting [AGM] will be postponed until further notice. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union regrets to inform our members and the public that our Annual General Meeting [AGM] scheduled to be held on March 28th, 2021 at Centennial Hall, at St. Paul’s AME Church will be […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/city-postpones-fresh-air-drive-in-movie-event/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:21 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21076 Citing the “recent rise of Covid-19 infections in Bermuda,” the City of Hamilton said that Fresh Air Films: Drive-in Edition, sponsored by HSBC and scheduled for Easter weekend, has been postponed. Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator, Allison Tucker, said, “While we are disappointed, we have a duty of care to ensure that our events are […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/learning-first-pop-up-events-cancelled/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:44:39 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=20955 The Ministry of Education announced that “due to recent Covid outbreaks” they have cancelled the Learning First pop–up events for today, Wednesday, March 17th, and Friday, March 19th. The Ministry of Education spokesperson said, “The Ministry had scheduled three pop-up events for education stakeholders and the general public to introduce what is being designed to […]]]>