Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the planning and related activities undertaken by the Department of Education, in preparation for schools reopening. A System Plan is being developed that comprises four components:

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

Good morning, 

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Ministry of Finance COVID-19 Fiscal Plan and the formation of Government’s new COVID-19 Economic Advisory Committee. 

Ministerial Statement read in the House of Assembly today by the Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon. Zane DeSilva JP, MP

Ministerial Statement By The Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP Minister of Home Affairs 

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House about the ongoing measures being taken to ensure Bermuda’s food supply and local food production. 

Mr. Speaker, 

Ministerial Statement to the House of Assembly By The Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, Minister of Labour, Community Affairs And Sports

Mr. Speaker, I wish to report on the role the Department of Youth Sport and Recreation has and continues to play during these challenging times for our community. 

Mr. Speaker, as the pandemic threatened our shores, the Premier made an early clarion call for us to do what we can to help the Island get through these uncertain times.

Today there were 65 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good afternoon Bermuda.

Thank you for once again letting us into your homes for today’s update on COVID-19 in Bermuda and the work being done to safely reopen our economy and get people back to work so they can provide for their families.

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 14 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. This is not the high numbers we have become accustomed to hearing but it is only because the testing teams have been deployed to critical areas including institutional and senior populations.

Bermuda has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

A Bermuda Coast Guard crew rescued a solo sailor whose boat started to take on water on the high seas.

The Polish skipper of the 36ft ketch SV Hobo Girl was towed to safety by the Coast Guard after he was spotted five nautical miles southeast of the island. The rescue was carried out last night, (Tuesday) after Bermuda Radio contacted the Coast Guard and asked the unit to investigate a vessel close to the island.

Good afternoon. 

My remarks today will cover three items: unemployment benefits update; the Economic Advisory Committee and further emergency measures that will be undertaken by the Government. 

Unemployment Benefits 

Last week I made a commitment that “…if you have been unemployed at the introduction of this program up through when you get re-employed, you will receive your benefit.”