Government of Bermuda
Good afternoon Bermuda.
Joining me for today’s press conference are the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson and the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. Lt. Col. David Burch.
I will start this evening by expressing the condolences of the Government of Bermuda to the family of Mr. Amon Brown who was killed this week during a domestic related incident. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Mr. Brown’s family, friends and colleagues.
The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the National Heroes Day holiday (Monday, 15 June), garbage normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, 13 June 2020.
As a reminder, Monday garbage collection areas include all of Sandys and Southampton Parish west, up to and including Lighthouse Road from Middle Road to South Road.
Please place bagged garbage out for collection no later than 7:30 a.m.
The Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Parks are reminding the public on the Phase Two restrictions regarding the use of parks, beaches and nature reserves for the Bermuda Day Holiday weekend (29, 30, 31 May 2020) and the coming months.
The Ministry of Public Works advises that the Barkers Hill Footbridge, located adjacent to the Ocean View Golf Course, will be closed to the public as of Saturday, 9 May 2020.
The closure will allow for the replacement of timber planking and, weather permitting should be reopened by Monday, 11 May 2020.
The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience and urges the public’s cooperation as we make the necessary repairs.
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.
“An increase implemented late and without proper notice…” said Public Works Minister, Lt. Col David Burch today following complaints from landscapers and members of the public regarding the recently implemented increase in tipping fees at Marsh Folly and the Airport Dump.
Minister Burch said, “Since becoming aware of this issue, I have taken the time to gather all of the facts before making any public comment. As a result I can advise the public of the following important points:
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that the Waste Management Section has started a pilot programme involving the sale of household waste and recycling wheeled bins for to the public.
The Ministry notes that quantities for purchase are limited to two per household for each bin.
Good morning and welcome to the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility.
I am pleased to join the Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Lt. Col. David Burch in highlighting the success of Marcal Wilkinson and Hezekiah Rampersad.
These two young men as Minister Burch indicated were among 40 other persons who attended an information session in 2018 about power engineering. They will be attending Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology to study for an Advanced Diploma in Power Engineering Technology (PWTY).
Good afternoon and welcome to the recently refurbished King’s Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard – one of two deep water cruise berths.
Before we get to the principal reason for being here – a bit of history is in order. It was November 17th, 2018 that we began the demolition of the previous terminal and the entire dock.
Following a comprehensive inspection in 2014 - deck problems were clearly identified and the report at that time estimated a replacement cost of the deck and terminal building at more than $20M.