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Botanical Gardens to Close Early on Monday Afternoon

The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public that the Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Monday, 22 February, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

The Department of Parks will use the park’s closure as an opportunity to…

COVID-19 Daily Release 19 February 2021

Good day.

The Ministry of Health received 337 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries.

There are currently eight active cases, of…

Ministerial Statement: Introduction of a Drug Formulary for Bermuda

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

I am pleased to highlight for this Honourable House and the public that today the Government will be tabling amendments to the Bermuda Health Council Act 2004 to bring about important and…

Ministerial Statement: West End Development Corporation Annual Report 2019

Thank you Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I lay before this Honourable House the West End Development Corporations annual report for year 2019.

Mr. Speaker, the year 2019 was another…

Ministerial Statement: A Proposal to Introduce Parish Primary Schools – Consultation Update

Mr Speaker,

This morning, I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the Ministry of Education's consultation process for the proposal to introduce parish primary schools.  There have been comments…

Ministerial Statement: Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financials for the Year 2020

Mr. Speaker, I lay before this Honourable House the Bermuda Housing Trust (“the BHT”) Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending 2020 – which indicate that the Trust remains in a strong financial position.

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Ministerial Statement: Economic Investment Certificate

Mr. Speaker,

Since my appointment to the Ministry of Labour, I have remained steadfast and focused on achieving the Ministry’s mission of creating policy which helps grow the economy and creates jobs. I rise today to…

COVID-19 Daily Release 18 February 2021

Good day.

The Ministry of Health received 337 test results since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. The first new case is a non-resident who arrived on Delta DL 617 from New York on 12 February and tested positive on…

Sports Return to Play and COVID-19 Testing

Today, Dr. The Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, wishes to remind the athletes and the public of the Return to Play Guidance for Sports, and provide an update on the saliva COVID-19 testing for sports.

Minister…

Minister of Public Works Joint Initiative with BELCO Update 18 February 2021

Good afternoon and thank you for joining me.

I am joined this afternoon by the MP for the District MP lanthia Simmons Wade and Belco representatives Mr. Nadir Wade - Director of Grid  Management Services and  Mr. Naeem…