8 June COVID-19 Update

Good evening, Bermuda.

Today I'm joined by the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and the Minister of Public Works.

Yesterday was a powerful moment for Bermuda. Thousands took to the streets to show solidarity and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, while demanding justice, and elimination of racism in Bermuda.

Facility Agreements between local financial institutions and the Government of Bermuda

Ministerial Statement To the House of Assembly By The Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP 

Minister of Finance 

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members are advised that on Monday, March 23, 2020 and on Friday, May 22, 2020, the Ministry of Finance successfully executed a BD$20,000,000 and a US$150,000,000 Credit Facility, respectively. Therefore, in accordance with Section 2 (3) of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House of the execution of these borrowing transactions pursuant to the requirements of the Act. 

4 June COVID-19 Update

Good evening Bermuda. I am joined today by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Education, who will each give a statement. The Minister of National Security is also on hand to answer any questions which may come from members of the media.

Before the Minister of Health, gives her update, I would like to detail the changes to the configurations of the Cabinet of Bermuda.

This morning, a new Minister of the government was sworn in, and welcome to Cabinet, the Honorable Jason Hayward, Minister of Labour.

Update – Public Education Schools

Good evening,

As previously shared, all schools (both public and private) were also scheduled to reopen during Phase 3.  However, with Phase 3 starting so close to the end of the school year, I have decided that public schools will not reopen this academic year for our students.

I have further decided that the school term will end earlier for public school students to allow for additional school staff training, prior to school reopening in September 2020.  

Therefore,