Minister Caines - 24 April update

This evening (April 24), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following update during the COVID-19 press briefing.

Minister Caines advised that the daily Community Advisory Points continue across the island supported by the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). On Wednesday (April 22) there were 13,633 stops, and yesterday, (April 23) there were 11,532 stops.

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service – Video/Remote Home Fire Safety Tips

During the current Shelter in Place period, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is offering fire safety advice to the public in the form of Remote Home Fire Safety visits.

The BFRS notes that with more people at home, there is the likelihood of more people using such flammable materials as barbeques, candles and other items.

So the BFRS is keen to ensure that the public is aware of the appropriate fire safety methods.

BPO delivering local mail

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising the public that its postal workers are currently delivering local mail as part of a limited, yet critical service.

As public officers, Bermuda’s postal workers have been provided with an exemption to operate. Postal workers have been delivering such critical mail as pension cheques and Ministry of Education learning materials for school children.

Minister Caines - 22 April update

This evening (April 20), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following update during the COVID-19 press briefing. Minister Caines covered areas to do with the Department of Corrections, the Customs Department, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Unit, approved businesses, and the daily Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and Royal Bermuda Regiment(RBR) overview.