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Bus Service Industrial Action

This evening (Sept. 17), the Department of Public Transport (DPT) confirmed that the bus service has been interrupted due to industrial action taken by the Bus Operators.

The operators raised concerns regarding health and safety standards…

Antigen tests can be imported for personal use

Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use. The policy was reviewed and adjusted by the Ministry of Health this week.

However, it is important to note that there are many fake antigen tests on the market, so the Department of…

Circular No.13 of 2021 Reduction of Services

TO ALL ATTORNEYS

REDUCTION OF SERVICES (COVID-19)

This Practice Direction is issued further to Circular 7 of 2021.

The health, safety and welfare of the Members of the Public, as well…

COVID-19 Update 17 September 2021

“Sadly, tonight I am reporting another COVID related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  Our thoughts and prayers remain with you at this time”…

Impact on Public Services

“Bermuda is currently navigating a very rapid and serious outbreak of the coronavirus. And this is having a significant impact on staffing resources in both the public and private sector,” said the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick…

Minister Ming Remarks on Recent Stabbing Murder

“I wish to extend sincerest condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Mr. Duane Gibbons, who sadly was the victim of a stabbing yesterday,” said the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming today. 

Minister Ming continued…

DPT Advises Limited Bus Service

The Department of Public Transportation is advising commuters that bus services have been impacted due to staff shortages. There have been a significant number of cancellations this week, and the current expectation is that there will be…

COVID-19 Technical Briefing Minister of Health's Remarks 15 September 2021

Good afternoon.

I begin my remarks today by offering sincere condolences to those who recently lost a family member, a friend, a neighbour or a colleague in circumstances related to the coronavirus.

And I ask everyone to keep in…

COVID-19 Update 15 September 2021

The Ministry of Health received 2949 test results since the last update, and 150 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5.1%.

These results are from testing done on Monday, September 13th.

1 of the new…

Flora Duffy Day

Madam President, Last week the Premier announced that he would invite Her Excellency the Governor to designate 18th October as a public holiday in recognition of Flora Duffy’s extraordinary success in the 2021 Olympics in…