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COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health's Remarks 29 June 2021

Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.

The Ministry of Health received 7048 test results since the last update, and four (4) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%. 

These results are from…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport's Remarks 29 June 2021

Good evening Bermuda,

For the purposes of this evening’s briefing, I will speak to the updated protocols for large group gatherings. As we advised the public recently, the responsibility for approving large group exemptions is now under my…

The Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal

I am pleased to have this opportunity to announce the members of the newly constituted Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) that is established pursuant to the Employment Act 2000 which…

Minister Tinee Furbert Recognises Bermuda Pride organisation

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, has issued a statement recognising the celebrations of Bermuda Pride, where there are celebrations of freedoms to be accepted for who you are. 

The…

Premier Burt and Cabinet to Meet Protestors

Noting the planned assembly on the grounds of the Cabinet Office tomorrow (29 June),  Premier David Burt today confirmed that he and the Cabinet will break from their scheduled meeting to greet those assembled.

Premier Burt said: “The…

November 2020 Labour Force Survey Report

Good Afternoon,

Today I am joined by the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward to highlight the 2020 Labour Force Survey Report from the Department of Statistics, and to discuss Bermuda's labour and workforce market.

Minister…

Phase 2 training & Employment Initiatives

Thank you, Minister Furbert and good day to members of the media and the general public. 

It is evidently clear that prior to the pandemic Bermuda’s labour market was trending in a positive direction, with an increase in jobs and a…

Minister Ming Statement

“I join the community in extending my deepest and sincerest condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the two men who tragically lost their lives last week,” said the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming today.

Minister…

Travel Authorisation Update

“We are working around the clock to make this vital process seamless and easier for travellers,” a Government spokesperson said today. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has assigned team members to be at the JFK airport to assist Bermuda-bound…

Statement from the Premier of Bermuda

There are causes to which we should rally and come together. Two families in Bermuda are mourning young men, taken from them so unexpectedly. This in addition to the families who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Have we become so lost in social…