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Return to School Testing

Good Afternoon and Welcome

I would like to take this time today to provide updates on some COVID Related School Matters as we prepare to return to school on Monday.

Return to School Testing

As per our return to school policy…

Register for the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that Bermuda will soon begin administering the pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11.

“I encourage parents that have children in this age…

Launch of the Updated Cybertips Activity Book

The Economic Development Department (EDD) is today launching the highly-anticipated and updated Cybertips Activity Book.

Says Ray Jones, Director of the EDD: “As education curricula are now delivered using a blended learning approach that…

Arrival of First 10 Electric Buses - Premier’s Remarks

Good Morning Minister, Director of the Department of Transportation, Officers from the Department of Transportation and members of the media here this morning.

Within the Government’s Economic Recovery plan we committed to ensuring a…

Arrival of First 10 Electric Buses - Minister of Transport’s Remarks

Good morning members of the media, and thank you for coming.

Today marks a huge step forward to steering Bermuda toward a cleaner, more resilient future.

The electrification of the public bus fleet represents a transformational…

Premier’s Remarks - The Appointment and Swear-in of Rev. Dr. EmilyGail Dill

Your Excellency, Deputy Premier, Minister Wilson, Senate Leader Dr. Peets, colleagues, friends, members of the media; good morning.

Let me begin today by welcoming Rev. Dr. EmilyGail Dill to the Senate and congratulating her on her…

PRODUCT RECALL: Philips Respironics Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices

Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, section 23 (1) a, b, c, Consumer Affairs, in partnership with Environmental Health, have undertaken the necessary recall procedures, in co-operation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”),…

Scholarship Application Guidance Sessions

As part of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan, the Ministry of Labour’s National Jobs Strategy and Youth Employment Strategy includes preventing future unemployment and increasing opportunities for the training and development required to…

Corporation of Hamilton and St. Georges Elections Deferred for One Year

Yesterday the Acting Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, led meetings with the Town of St. George's and City of Hamilton Municipalities to discuss Municipal Reform and the upcoming Municipal elections.

Minister…

COVID-19 Update 14 February 2022

“I am sad to report today that Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since…