Sir David Amess was hailed as ‘one of Bermuda’s biggest cheerleaders’ by its Premier, as he laid a wreath to the MP in the House of Commons.

The Southend West MP, who was killed last month, chaired the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group All Party since its inception in 2015.

Bermuda’s Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, paid tribute to Sir David ‘for ensuring Bermuda had a voice in the UK Parliament’.

‘Sir David was a great friend to Bermuda – dedicated and hard-working – someone who did his best to raise our cause in the wider world,’ he said.

Good afternoon Governor Lalgie  Premier David Burt, NSC Deputy Chair Katura Horton Perinchief, BOA Chair Judy Simons special invited guests, and viewers watching online.

It gives me great pleasure to join you all at the National Sports Centre to honour Ms Flora Duffy - the most accomplished Bermudian athlete of our time. It’s been said that sports are considered the essence of hard work and dedication. For an athlete to get to the pinnacle of their sport, even the most gifted athletes, they have to give it their all.

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors wishes to highlight initiatives and resources to support Dementia care in Bermuda.

The Minister, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, expressed, “As we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month during September, I am happy to share resources for those living with dementia, and those caring for them.” 

Bermuda registers concerns, particularly in relation to the financial services sector and timeline for effective implementation

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, has issued a statement recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be accepted for who you are. 

The Bermuda Pride organisation has provided education, advocacy, and leadership in support of LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda," said Minister Furbert. 

A special good afternoon to our National Sport Governing Bodies, award recipients, their families and supporters.

Welcome to the Annual National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme award ceremony.

What an exciting occasion.

From tennis to sailing; from Sanshou to boxing; and from motorcycle racing to volleyball; we are here today to honour some of the best in youth sports.

The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into effect today, June 13, as previously announced. The Government of Bermuda apologises for the moving dates and the uncertainty this has caused.

Good morning, Mr. Speaker.

This morning I wish to inform this House of the new operators of the Horseshoe Bay Beach Concession.

I’d like to give some background on the process employed to get to this point.

Having reviewed the last tendering process, the existing lease, and the lessons learned, plans were put in place to ensure a far better outcome for the next lease period. 

Bermuda Weather Service Director, Dr. Mark Guishard provided the following update:

Parts of the island are getting into the eye of Hurricane Paulette.

Paulette is still a category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 80 knots.

NHC reports that we should get into near calm conditions within the hour. This has been a remarkably accurate forecast track (recall the consistent prediction yesterday of a 6am closest point of approach right over the island).

Barometric pressure currently reads 973mb here at BWS and it is starting to bottom out. 

Good Day Members of the Media,

Today there were 498 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 150 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: