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Injured Ship Crew Member Treated by KEMH

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that on the evening of Monday 27 April, a crew member of the MS Regal Princess, a Bermuda registered vessel, arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment.

The ship was en-route to the…

Essential Workers COVID-19 Testing Schedule Update

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new swabbing schedule for essential workers requiring COVID-19 testing.

Effective now through Friday, May 1, essential workers can schedule their…

Minister Caines - Update 27 April

This evening (April 27), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following update during the COVID-19 press briefing.

Minister Caines said the daily Community Advisory Points continue across the…

27 April, COVID-19 Update

Today we joined in mourning with family and friends of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Yesterday's news of the passing of a resident of Westmeath, is disheartening, and our prayers go out to the family and friends of the Bermudian…

Minister Foggo - Remarks 27 April

Since last Monday, the Department of Workforce Development has received an additional 1,803 applications bringing the total to 11,001 as of this morning.

Since the launch of the fund on the 25th March 2020, some 5,008 have been paid…

Minister Wilson - Update 27 April

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 388 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 1 was positive for COVID-19.

Also, as confirmed by the Premier yesterday, and in my press release today, Bermuda has, regrettably, experienced…

Governor visits COVID-19 Testing Centre

This afternoon (April 27) the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG, and the Deputy Governor, Ms Alison Crocket, visited the newly launched testing centre for essential workers at Southside, St David’s.

While there they observed the process – while…

Online Condolences Book to Honour Mr. Stanley Lowe, OBE, JP

To honour the memory of Mr. Stanley Lowe, OBE, JP, who passed away on Sunday 26 April 2020, the Government of Bermuda invites the public to sign an online condolences ‘book’ which will be presented to his family. The online memories and…

Bermuda Records Sixth COVID-Related Death

Good Day Members of the Media,

The Ministry of Health can confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda experienced another COVID-19-related death at the weekend. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to six. 

The…

Condolences to the family of Mr. Stanley Lowe, OBE, JP

“… a true man for all seasons ... and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP  today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe.

Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament…