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Coronavirus Update 8 June 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9203 test results, and 343 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 74 positive out of 1711…

Premier & Minister of Finance Congratulates Jewel Bank

“A milestone for Bermuda’s Fintech industry” said Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt as he congratulated Jewel Bank, Bermuda’s first new bank in 21 years, following the issuance of their new full banking licence and Class F digital…

Pan American Health Organization’s Regional Representative Visits Bermuda

The Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Mr Ian Stein, wrapped up a two-day visit to the Island yesterday (June 7th).

Mr. Stein, who is based in Kingston, was appointed to the…

Department of Marine & Ports Services - Extended Registration

The Department of Marine & Ports Services advises that due to unforeseen internal technical issues caused by the Government-wide IT outage last month, there's currently a delay in the processing of registration payments for all boats,…

Dead Birds Found on South Shore Beaches

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) can advise that between the 5 -6th June 2022, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo received reports of multiple dead birds found along South Shore beaches. 

DENR Officers…

Alert Today-Alive Tomorrow (Fatigued Driving)

The Bermuda Road Safety Council, along with the minister of Transport wishes to offer its deepest condolences to the families of the recent road traffic fatalities. The loss of a loved one is never easy and the community along with the BRSC…

Post Tropical Storm Alex Briefing

Good afternoon Bermuda,

I’m pleased to note that Tropical Storm Alex has passed.

Following updates from all agencies, I can confirm that one person attended the hospital emergency room with a non-life-threatening storm- related…

Minister Weeks - Tropical Storm Alex

Earlier this afternoon, (June 5) the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Alex. 

Minister Weeks said, “With the formation of…

Foster Parent Appreciation

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP MP joined the Department of Child Development in celebrating Bermuda’s Foster Parents.

The appreciation tea, held on Sunday, May 22th at the Royal Dingy Club,…

National Youth Employment Strategy

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to present to this Honourable House Bermuda’s National Youth Employment Strategy.

Yesterday, I hosted a Press Conference at theBermuda College …