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COVID-19 Update 10 September 2021

The Ministry of Health received 6074 test results since the last update, and 192 were positive for the coronavirus, giving Bermuda a test positivity rate of 3.2%. 

Because of this growing outbreak and the current volume of coronavirus…

Enforcement of Public Health Regulations

A Government spokesman today confirmed that elements of the Bermuda Police Service, the Police Reserves and the Ministry of Health will be engaged in enhanced enforcement of the current public health regulations this weekend. This follows a…

Public Holiday Designated for Flora Duffy

The Government of Bermuda has today announced that Her Excellency the Governor is to be invited to designate 18 October 2021 as a public holiday in recognition of Flora Duffy’s success in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and the World Triathlon…

A Progress Report - Conduct Framework for the Financial Services Sector

Mr Speaker, the purpose of this Statement is to provide an update on the progress made to enhance the conduct framework for the financial services sector in Bermuda. The enhanced framework is intended to further develop existing…

Fifth Update on the Stimulus Programme

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.

I rise today to provide this Honourable House with the fifth update on the Short-Term Stimulus Programme that was launched by the substantive Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch on…

Invasive Alien Species Act 2021

Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Invasive Aliens Species Act 2021; legislation that will greatly enhance the island’s biosecurity against the introduction and spread…

The Tabling of the Financial Assistance Amendment Act

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to announce to this Honourable House the tabling of the Financial Assistance Amendment Act 2021 and the eventual tabling of the Financial Assistance Amendment Regulations…

Progressing Immigration Reform: Expanding PRC’s for Long-Term Residents

Mr. Speaker,

I rise before this Honourable House to inform you that today the Government will table the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment Act 2021, which makes legislative amendments to advance…

An Update on Moving Beyond the Pandemic

Mr. Speaker, when this Honourable House rose on 23rd July, the country eagerly anticipated Cup Match, witnessing the annual classic and enjoying this summer highlight with family and friends. We did that, Mr. Speaker, and we did so…

COVID-19 Impact on In-School Learning

Mr Speaker, 

Today I rise to share with my honourable colleagues and the community at large an update on the impact of COVID 19 in our public and private schools.

Mr Speaker

Yesterday was the first day…