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Statement from the Acting Premier 23 December 2021

“A curfew is one part of a larger mitigation strategy alongside a reduction in gathering sizes, increased mask-wearing indoors and increased testing. This is a proven and effective strategy as we have seen during past outbreaks.

“The…

COVID-19 Update 23 December 2021

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,849 test results and 97 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 1.6%.

These results are from testing done on:

Tynes Bay Update

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to provide an update on the status of the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility.

Today, Acting Minister of Public Works Wayne Furbert confirmed that the second burner was returned to service over the…

Curfew and Exemptions

The Acting Minister of National Security Lawrence Scott advised that as of 12.30 am on Friday 24 December; a curfew will be in effect every night from 12.30 am - 5.00 am until 20 January 2022 under the Public…

Collaborative Recruitment Drive

Yesterday, (December 21, 2021) Acting Premier and Minister of Education the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP MP, visited the BTA and Bermuda Workforce Development’s collaborative Recruitment Drive at Hamilton Princess.

Minister Rabain stated, “I was…

Technology Innovation is alive and well in Bermuda

On Monday December 13th, the Economic Development Department (EDD) held its first Leadership Innovation Awards reception to celebrate individuals and entities who in the past year continued to capitalise on technology to create solutions.

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BAMZ Partially Closes Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The Zoo area at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo (BAMZ)  has been closed to the public to protect certain animals that are susceptible to corona viruses.

Dr. Ian Wallker, Principal Curator, said: “Unfortunately, BAMZ still faces…

COVID-19 Briefing Acting Premier's Remarks 21 December 2021

Good Afternoon Bermuda,

I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson and the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. The Hon. Ernest Peets as we provide the country with an update on the public health regulations in…

COVID-19 Briefing Minister of Youth Culture and Sport’s Remarks 21 December 2021

Good day Bermuda,

These have been very trying times for many sectors in our community. Cultural and sporting events have been severely impacted and it is very disheartening to me, personally, to have to consider further…

COVID-19 Briefing Minister of Health’s Remarks 21 December 2021

Good afternoon Bermuda.

As we reported yesterday, since the last update for testing completed through 18 December, the Ministry of Health received 8,342 test results and 102 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 1.2…