COVID-19 Update: 16 June

Good evening Bermuda.

I'm joined at today's press conference by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, who will give an update on the continued work of the Ministry of Health in battling COVID-19. We also have the Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines, who will discuss the murder and other acts of violence which took place this weekend.

COVID-19 Update: 13 June

Today 143 test results were received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19. Of the 3 recent cases 2 are under investigation and 1 was a close contact.

Bermuda now has 144 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
• there are 8 active cases, of which
• 7 persons are under active public health monitoring, and
• 1 is hospitalized; of which
• none are in critical care;
• a total of 127 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

11 June COVID-19 Update

Good evening Bermuda.

Today I'm joined by the Minister of Health, who has the latest update on test results, and the work within the Ministry of Health, the Minister of National Security who will provide details on the policing plan for the upcoming holiday weekend, and the Minister of Tourism and Transport who will lay out the measures in place to begin commercial flights to Bermuda, when we move to phase four

Minister Caines Update - 11 June

As we approach another holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment will maintain a regular presence around Bermuda – including on our roads and waters, and at our beaches and parks. Over the three-day weekend the Regiment’s presence will increase, with a focus on popular public spaces in the east, west and central parishes. The Police and Regiment will also have a heightened presence on Bermuda’s roads, covering various checkpoints during the 11.00 pm – 5.00 am curfew hours.

Public Bus Service Resumes Full Schedule

The Department of Public Transportation advises the public that the bus service will resume operations under the full bus schedule starting Monday, 15 June. 

The requirements for onboard physical distancing, hygiene, and mask-wearing will continue.

As a reminder, all passengers must wear a face mask when traveling on the public bus and travel only for essential purposes, never if you have cold or flu-like symptoms. 

The bus schedule is available online at www.gov.bm/bus

BDA Watersports Reopening

Good afternoon,

I am honoured to be here for the reopening of BDA Watersports, here at Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge, Sandys Parish, and introduce Tony Roache, his son David Roach and partner Shima Sarabi.

For over 30 years, BDA Watersports has provided an assortment of water sport activities and excursions. The company has been integral to the island’s tourism industry since day one and serves as a valued resource for locals and tourists alike, enabling everyone to enjoy our picturesque pristine ocean environment.