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Department of Education Updates

Good Day,

I will begin my update today by clearing up the misconceptions around schools reopening; as we have received several calls and emails from our stakeholders querying whether schools will remain closed.

On Monday evening the…

COVID-19 update Minister Wilson - 20 May

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 14 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. This is not the high numbers we have become accustomed to hearing but it is only because the testing teams have been…

Bermuda Coast Guard Rescue Polish Sailor

A Bermuda Coast Guard crew rescued a solo sailor whose boat started to take on water on the high seas.

The Polish skipper of the 36ft ketch SV Hobo Girl was towed to safety by the Coast Guard after he was spotted five nautical…

Ministry of Finance COVID-19 Update 20 May

Good afternoon. 

My remarks today will cover three items: unemployment benefits update; the Economic Advisory Committee and further emergency measures that will be undertaken by the Government. 

Unemployment…

COVID-19 Economic Advisory Committee Members Announced

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 20 May, 2020: Bermuda’s Minister of Finance, The Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP MP, today announced the members of the Government’s new COVID-19 Economic Advisory Committee, which is comprised of a diverse group…

Central Bus Terminal Physical Distancing Measures

The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of the physical distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  With immediate effect, all public bus transportation customers must adhere to the following…

Public Bus Service Resumes Tomorrow

The Department of Public Transportation advises the public that the bus service is scheduled to resume daily operations tomorrow (20 May) under the temporary reduced service COVID-19 bus schedule with limited passenger capacity.

As a…

TCD Customer Service Update

The Transport Control Department (TCD) advises the public of updated service procedures and instructions that go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 May.

Whereas previously, licence certificates could be collected from the National Stadium…

COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health - 19 May

Today there were 156 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

BPO Commemorative Stamp Series

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) has issued its first commemorative stamp series for 2020, which features Bermuda’s historic bridges.

Bermuda’s bridges have been important in the development of our island going back to 1620. Now, four…