Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE, ED, JP, MP, reminds the public of their responsibility regarding waste management.
Minister Burch said, “The general public is reminded to adhere to the normal garbage collection schedule. This includes ensuring your garbage is placed curbside before 7:30 am on your regularly scheduled collection day.
Good evening Bermuda.
I would like to clarify for the public, the process by which motorists can relicense their private vehicles whilst the Transport Control Department, also known as TCD, is closed.
This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing.
The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points, operations at the Department of Correction facilities, the Government shelter, the Government Quarantine locations and restricted guidelines regarding kite flying on Good Friday.
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.
I will give the latest test results received concerning COVID-19, reiterate the serious ramifications of not taking the Shelter in Place order seriously as a result of new modeling information which has come to the Government and provide an overview of the flights that have landed in Bermuda this week. The Minister of National Security will provide an update on items surrounding our Shelter in Place order and other specifics which are necessary to relay to members of the public.
The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP today responded to a media statement issued by the BUT regarding a change in course for teacher engagement in remote learning.
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.
The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference.
We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to each other during this difficult financial period. I will also present an overview of a new price gouging form we have put into place. The Minister of National Security will provide an update from today’s EMO meeting.
Minister Wilson …
Thank you Minister.
Good Evening,
I would like to begin by offering my sincerest condolences to the families of the two individuals who tragically became Bermuda’s first COVID-19 fatalities this week.
All of us at the Ministry of Health were truly affected by the news and can’t imagine the grief you must be feeling.
In this context, it is especially relieving to be able to report that although today there were no additional test results, the good news is that the number of recovered individuals is now 21.
As Bermuda responds to the challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic, exercising social and corporate responsibility is key.
The Government has kept its commitment to provide relief to eligible residents by way of an unemployment benefit, as well as other measures designed to reduce financial stress during these uncertain times.
In turn, local banks have offered relief to their customers regarding mortgage and loan rates.
Debt collectors are now asked to consider how they can better work with their clients, within the framework of existing legislation.
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit.
Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable feedback regarding the Unemployment Benefit. And we want this process to be as seamless and efficient as possible. We understand the financial hardships being faced by those who are unemployed as a direct result of COVID-19.