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Whale Watching Etiquette

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received reports of reckless boaters and swimmers trying to get close to whales, endangering both the whales and themselves. Whales are wild animals and can be unpredictable,…

Ministry of Education Update 4 April 2021

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update as we navigate the impact of COVID-19 in our public schools.

Minister Rabain stated, "…

COVID-19 update 4 April 2021

The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths over the weekend. This brings the number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 14.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP stated, “I…

Government Services Impacted by New Restrictions and Current Coronavirus Outbreak, as at 4 April 2021

The Cabinet Office today provided an update on the government services impacted by the current coronavirus outbreak in the community.

A Cabinet Office spokesperson stated, “Today the Government is providing an update on the departments and…

COVID-19 Daily Release 3 April 2021

Good day. 

The Ministry of Health received 3,339 test results since the last update, 108 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a positivity rate of 3.2%. These results are from testing that took place on Wednesday, with…

COVID-19 Daily Release 1 April 2021

Good day. 

The Ministry of Health received 2151 test results since the last update, and 75 were positive for COVID-19. Three of the new cases are classified as imported by two residents who arrived on Jet Blue B62231 from New…

Minister of National Security: Holiday Weekend

Good afternoon,

Today I am joined by Assistant Police Commissioner Martin Weekes.

Bermuda, this holiday weekend is significant for several reasons.

For one, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are considered the most important…

Pop-Up Testing and Walk-in Vaccinations

The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that it has pop-up COVID-19 testing to the community.  You do not need an appointment to get tested at this location. 

Horseshoe Bay Beach car park, Monday 5 April and…

COVID-19 Daily Release 31 March 2021

Good day. 

The Ministry of Health received 1660 test results since the last update, and 60 were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL 617…

Signature Schools Consultation Statement from Laurel Burns, Learning First Bermuda and Keren Caple, Innovation Unit

Laurel Burns:

Thank you, Minister, for the opportunity to provide some supporting remarks.

Through Learning First, the Ministry of Education has begun to work with teams of teachers and principals, and engage with…