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Policy Proposal in Support of Economic Development 25th January 2021

Good day to members of the media and the listening public.

I am joined here today by the Minister of Public Works. Lt. Col. David Burch.

In today’s press conference I will share with you the Ministry of Labour’s policy proposals in…

London Office Travel Advisory

Please be reminded that those travelling to the United Kingdom are currently subject to travel regulations to reduce the spread of COVID19.

Travellers to the UK must isolate for 10 days upon arrival and are also required to provide:
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Department of Workforce Development - 2021 Summer Employment Programme

The Department of Workforce Development invites college and university students to apply for the 2021 Summer Employment Programme.  

Internship applicants must hold Bermudian status and be enrolled full time at an accredited college…

Government Stimulus Programme Update 25 January 2021

Good Afternoon – it was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Mrs. Erica Smith and I launched the Short Term Stimulus Programme to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 and invited small to…

Household Survey on Drug Use to Begin in February

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, is pleased to notify the public that the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) will be conducting a survey to obtain…

Grants presented to local community clubs and organisations

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, presented grants to six (6) local community clubs and organisations, totalling $151,700, which will support youth programs and assist with capital upgrades. The initiative is in keeping with the Government’s…

Government Encourages Public to Register for Upcoming Consultation Meetings, to Discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools

The Ministry of Education is expecting a broad cross section of Bermuda’s public will come out to participate in a series of consultation meetings, beginning this week, to discuss the Proposal for the Introduction of Parish Primary Schools…

COVID-19 Daily Release 22 January 2021

Good day.

There were 601 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Additionally, since the last update, five cases have recovered.

There are currently 49…

New Visitor Guidelines Announced

Today the Department of Immigration provided new guidelines for visitor extensions. 

The Department reminded the public that as of August 1, 2020, the Bermuda Government increased the maximum length of stay for all Tourist Visitors to…

COVID-19 Daily Release 21 January 2021

Good day.

There were 540 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on S46226 from Azores on 11…