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15 April COVID-19 Update

Good evening.

As a government, our priority is to protect lives, preserve the health and safety of our people. It is also our mandate to create jobs and opportunities for Bermudians. Today, there is uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and…

Minister Wilson - COVID-19 - Update 15 April

Good Afternoon,

Thank you, Premier.

Between late yesterday and today there were 80 test results received; of those 24 were positive for COVI-19 and 56 were negative. Thankfully, there were no deaths.

I can confirm that of the…

Bermuda Day Parade / Half Marathon Update

Today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, provided an update regarding the Bermuda Day Parade and the 2020 Bermuda Half Marathon.

Minister Foggo said today, “Heritage Month and its associated…

Minister Caines - April 14

This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the COVID-19 press briefing.

The Minister provided a general update regarding the Uniformed Services under the Ministry of…

Ministry's Response to Shelter Concerns Posted on Social Media

The Ministry of Legal Affairs is aware of false information being circulated on social media relating to the shelter in place facility at CedarBridge Academy. The information that has been shared and distributed throughout the community is…

14 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon, to the residents of Bermuda who are watching this press conference this evening.

I want to start this press conference with an apology. It has certainly been a very long day with a Cabinet meeting and also the Minister of…

Minister Wilson - COVID-19

Good Afternoon,

Thank you, Premier.

I want to open today by reminding us all that, as we have seen around the world, COVID-19 is a rapidly-evolving situation.

The disease was only discovered in late December and in less than…

Minister Caines - April 13 update

This evening (April 13) the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing.

The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points…

13 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the media, and to the Bermudian public that are watching at home, or listening to the radio.

I trust that all Bermudians had a restful and blessed Easter weekend.

Today, I'm joined for this…

Minister Foggo - Unemployment Benefit update - 13 April

The Government is working tirelessly to do what is necessary to financially assist our fellow Bermudians during this pandemic.

While there are a number of applications in train, to date I can confirm that around 3,811 individuals have been…