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Cruise Lines Suspend Travel

Today, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) and Ponant Cruises for the Le Boreal ship have suspended cruises.

Following the announcement that NCL…

Residents & Retailers Reminded of Legislation Prohibiting Price Gouging

The public and local retailers are reminded of the legislation prohibiting price gouging, particularly during times of national emergencies.

Price gouging is defined as “a seller increasing the prices of goods, services or commodities to a…

Bermuda Health Strategy Workshop - Minister Wilson's Remarks

Good Afternoon Everyone,

First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for making time for today and tomorrow’s workshops.

I can assure you that with the preventive activities and preparations for Covid-19, my team and I have our…

49th Annual CARIFTA Games

On behalf of the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, obviously, we are disappointed at these developments and the postponement of the Carifta Games.

But we certainly understand.

These are unprecedented times and the…

The Bermuda Public Schools - System Transformation

Ministerial Statement. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP Minister of Education

Mr. Speaker

Plan 2022, the five-year strategic plan and blue-print for our public school system maps out a specific path for transforming…

Travel Ban Instated: to China, Iran, Italy, Republic of Korea: Daegu or Cheongdo

Last night the Minister of Health used powers under Section 9 of the Quarantine Act 2017 to instate a travel ban disallowing entry to visitors travelling from the four countries where there is sustained community spread of COVID-19: China, Iran,…

Hamilton Bus Terminal To Undergo Asphalt Resurfacing

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises that the Hamilton Bus Terminal parking bays will be resurfaced over the next four Saturday evenings commencing the 14 March 2020.

Asphalting work will take place from 6:00 pm Saturday…

COVID-19 Update (12th March 2020)

Earlier today, I attended a meeting of the Public Health Emergency Response Team (PHERT), which has been meeting regularly since…

Barkers Hill Footbridge to Undergo Repairs

The Ministry of Public Works advises that the Barkers Hill Footbridge, located adjacent to the Ocean View Golf Course, will be closed to the public as of Monday 16 March 2020.

The closure will allow for the replacement of timber planking…

The World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, the Chief Medical Officer stated, “We recognize that the World Health Organization today declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. The declaration of a pandemic is based on the geographical spread of the disease and…