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Department of Workforce Development Reemployment Strategy and Upcoming Training Initiatives

Mr. Speaker,

The Government is committed to addressing the unemployment crisis by supporting training initiatives to strengthen and meet the demands of Bermuda’s workforce.  

We recognize that providing…

COVID-19 Update - 13 November 2020

There were 905 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (12 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19. 

These most recent cases are classified as imported with details as follows:

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good Afternoon Bermuda

This afternoon, I will provide an overview of the Ministry of Education’s Throne Speech priorities and areas of focus. 

This year’s Throne Speech’s theme: Rebuilding Bermuda with…

COVID-19 Update 12 November 2020

There were 1230 test results received by the Ministry of Health 10-11 November 2020, and five were positive for COVID-19. 

Four of these recent cases are classified as imported and one as local transmission with known…

Premier Burt COVID-19 Press Conference Remarks 10 November

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will provide an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that, I will give an update on…

Minister of Health Kim Wilson JP MP COVID-19 Update and Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

There were 811 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (9 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

The most recent case is classified as imported. They were a returning resident…

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good Afternoon. 

Following the November 6th Speech from the Throne, I would like to highlight upcoming initiatives which fall under my remit as Minister of Home Affairs. 

The first is consumer protections for loans…

Minister of Labour Jason Hayward Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.

In today’s press conference I will speak on four (4) topics:

UK Mail Disruption/Holiday Parcels Advisory

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising that mail to and from the United Kingdom will be affected due to the UK’s COVID-19 border closure.

It is expected that the UK mail delays will last until the beginning of December 2020, or until…

Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets JP Sworn-In as Minister of Youth Culture and Sports

Earlier today, during a ceremony at Government House Dr. Ernest Peets was Sworn-In as the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports.

His Excellency, the Governor, John Rankin administered the oath of office.

Dr. Peets said, “This…