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Re-starting Our Tourism Economy

Good Afternoon,

As you know, regular commercial airline services resumed today (July 2nd 2020) at the L.F. Wade International Airport.

The first flight to arrive, Air Canada from Toronto, touched down a few minutes after 1pm today.…

Minister Wilson: 2 July COVID-19 Update

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 273 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 146 total confirmed positive cases. As of today we have only two actives case in Bermuda, of…

Daily COVID-19 Update 1 July

Today there were 46 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda continues to have 146 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Appointment of New RBR Second-in-Command

His Excellency the Governor and Commander in Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Mr John Rankin CMG, is pleased to announce that Major Larenzo Ratteray has been appointed as the Second-in-Command of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

Governor…

Daily COVID-19 Update - 30 June

Today there were 106 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda continues to have 146 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

29 June COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon Bermuda.

Today I am joined by the Minister of Health Kim Wilson who will give an update from her Ministry. The Minister of National Security, Min. Wayne Caines, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball and Mr. David…

COVID-19 Update by Minister Wilson - 29 June

Good Afternoon,

Between Sunday and today there were 378 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 146 total confirmed positive cases. As of today we have only two actives case…

Ministry Announces Revisions to the Proposed Cannabis Policy

The Ministry of Legal Affairs today announced that they have posted a revised policy position for elements of the proposed Regulated Cannabis Scheme. The updated policy can be viewed on forum.gov.bm.

The Attorney-General and Minister for…

Payroll Tax Relief to Restaurants and Bars

The Ministry of Finance has agreed that during the quarter ending 30th June 2020, payroll tax will be set at a zero rate for both the Employer and Employee portions of tax for Qualifying Restaurants and Bars.

Employers must cease…

Premier Responds to Petition

In response to a petition requesting the government not allow flights in to Bermuda from the United States, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP MP, today stated, “The Government is aware of the petition that is circulating and the rightful concerns…