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Coronavirus Update 17 August 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4169 test results, and 118 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%.

These results are from testing done on:

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Public Reminder Not to Release Unwanted Pets Into the Environment

Following reports of several guinea pigs dumped within the boundary of Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, located off South Road, Smiths, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wish to remind the public not to release unwanted pets…

Ministry of Public Works Statement on Orange Route Cancellation

“On its surface, it would appear that the repairs are being carried out at an inopportune time,” said the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, today in response to commentary over the…

Bursary Award Recipients

“The Government intends to ensure that it attracts and nurtures the best and brightest talent that Bermuda has to offer. And I am pleased to recognize Danielle Foote as this year’s Public Service Bursary Award recipient,” said the Head of the…

Increase to Pensions Come Into Effect in September

Premier David Burt today confirmed that the approved 2.75% increase to pensions will come into effect in September 2022 and will be backdated to August 16, 2021. The Premier said: “The Government is proud of its record of delivering for our…

BEDC’s Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator Graduation

Good evening

On behalf of the Government, I welcome you to tonight’s event celebrating your accomplishment.  You have spent the last 13 weeks developing your strategic-growth plans which will propel you into the next phases of your…

British Virgin Islands Representatives Tour Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility

"Bermuda has long been looked at as an example within the region for other islands to follow," said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, after three representatives from the government of the British Virgin Islands, touched…

13 Bermudians Successfully Complete a Global FinTech Education Programme

13 Bermudians who took part in the 8-week global FinTech Education Programme received their completion certificates at a modest reception on August 11th.

The programme was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and…

Minister to Hold Discussions with Seniors

"These past two years have been challenging for many, especially our seniors. Now that we are moving beyond the pandemic, we have planned a series of events focused on the needs and concerns of our seniors," said the Hon. Tinee S. Furbert, JP, MP…

Ministry of Education Update On Funds for Back-to-School

As announced by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last month, "The Government will provide $150 to parents and guardians for each student enrolled in public school. This funding assists with purchasing school essentials as we recognize…