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Ministry of Finance Update 24 May 2021

Good afternoon.

For more than a year now we have been in an intense battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this destructive virus, countries including Bermuda, have faced unprecedented health and economic challenges.

As…

Bermuda Government and BPSU Reach Agreement on the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021

The Minister of Labour, the Hon Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, “I am pleased to report that after discussion with representatives with the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) held today, the parties have reached a mutual understanding, with the…

Ministerial Statement: Hurricane Season 2021 / Hurricane Preparedness

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to remind this Honourable House that we are about to enter Hurricane Season which runs from June 1st until November 30th.

Mr. Speaker, based on records of the…

Close to Home Mobile Vaccination Programme Update

Today the Close to Home Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was located at Transport Control Department (TCD) on North Street, Hamilton. A total of 401 doses were administered  between 10am and 2pm.

There were 240 first doses and…

Arrival of Viking Orion in Bermuda Waters

Today’s arrival of Viking Cruises “Orion” signals the beginning of home-porting for Bermuda. Acting Minister of Transport, the Hon. Walter Roban said:  “The sight of a cruise ship returning to our shores brings with it the promise of much…

COVID-19 Daily Release 21 May 2021

The Ministry of Health received 1029 test results since the last update, and five were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.5%  

Two of the new cases are classified as imported. The first case is a resident who…

Bermuda Day Showcase - May 28

~ Essential workers and a guest invited to register for event May 24 ~

~ Showcase to be live streamed for the public ~

Today the Department of Culture provided an update on the Bermuda Day Showcase…

Ministerial Statement: Implementation of SafeKey

Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to provide this Honourable House and members of the public with additional details regarding the SafeKey programme announced on Tuesday. This initiative is part of the Government’s effort to…

Unemployment Benefits Payments Update

The Ministry of Finance can today advise that all persons who have met the required criteria for eligibility for unemployment benefits payments and provided the required documentation have been processed for payment. It should be noted that there…

Ministerial Statement: Saliva Screening Programme

Mr Speaker,

This morning I rise before you and my Honorable colleagues to share the plans that have been put in place to implement a Saliva Screening Regime Programme in our public schools, commencing Monday, May 24th.…