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National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham Public Safety Remarks

Good afternoon,

As we have heard from Dr Guishard, Thursday evening and most of Friday will be windy with some strong guests. As such we do need to be mindful in our everyday business like riding bikes. 

The EMO have a…

Minister Ming Emergency Measures Organization Press Conference Remarks

Good afternoon,

Earlier today, the Emergency Measures Organisation met to get the latest update on Hurricane Epsilon. Hurricane Epsilon continues to be a potential threat to Bermuda, but based on the latest forecast, this weather system is…

Lifeguard Service Temporarily Suspended

The  Department of Parks is advising that due to the high surf conditions, from 1:00 pm today until further notice, the Lifeguard Service has temporarily ceased operations at Horseshoe Bay beach. 

High surf signs have been…

COVID-19 Update 21 October

Yesterday, there were 649 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

 Bermuda now has 188 total confirmed positive cases with status as follows:

Minister Wilson COVID-19 Press Statement - 20th October 2020

Good Afternoon,

From Sunday and Monday, 1692 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and three were positive for COVID-19.

The most recent cases, which are classified as ‘imported’, are among…

Premier Burt COVID-19 Update Remarks 20 October

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

Today, I am joined today by the Minister of Health who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry including the most recent Coronavirus test results.…

Accountant General Offices closure

The Accountant General’s Offices (including the Cashiers’ Office) will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday October 22, 2020 to allow the staff to attend the funeral of one of their colleagues. 

The offices and cashiers will re-open on…

Bermudian Student Earns Full Scholarship to St Andrews University

Today, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP announced that Bermudian student, Katherine Grainge, is the recipient of a full scholarship to University of St. Andrews in Scotland.  Ms. Grainge is the first student to…

July 2020 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the July 2020 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics (attached). 

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail…

Minister Ming - EMO Meeting

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, advised that she will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive Meeting tomorrow to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Epsilon - which is forecast to become a…