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Bus Service Update Minister of Transport’s Remarks 16 August 2021

I am here to advise that the Ministry of Transport can confirm that there is a labour dispute between the Department of Public Transportation and the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Bus Division over the end of summer “pick of work” in preparation for…

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Visits Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence Complex

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently visited Dr. Cann Park, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda. 

Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt…

May 2021 Consumer Price Index

Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the May 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) publication from the Department of Statistics. 

The Minister explained, “In May 2021 consumers paid 1.4 per…

COVID-19 Update Premier's Remarks 12 August 2021

Though we are a couple of weeks removed, it is my first opportunity to say that I hope everyone in Bermuda had a safe and enjoyable Cup Match holiday. It was a long-awaited celebration not only of our history and our culture but of the progress…

COVID-19 Update Minister of National Security's Remarks 12 August 2021

Good afternoon,

I want to begin my remarks by thanking all of our enforcement and emergency agencies for their tireless work over the Cup Match holiday. Thankfully, the holiday weekend did not see any significant disturbances…

COVID-19 Update Minister of Health's Remarks 12 August 2021

Good afternoon.

The Ministry of Health received 4927 test results since the last update, and 18 were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.4%. 

These results are from testing done on the following dates…

The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sport Celebrates the United Nations International Day of Youth

The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sport today joins the global observance of the United Nations International Day of Youth.

The Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sport, the Hon. Dr. Ernest Peets, JP, MP has expressed, “This Government is…

Public Consultation on Managing Alien Invasive Species

Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs announces the beginning of the public consultation on Managing Problem Alien Invasive Species in Bermuda, held by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which will run until the 7th of…

Securing Permanency for Long-Term Residents Policy Paper Available Online

The Government of Bermuda has heard the concern from members of our community.

In response, it has taken the balanced, fair, and reasonable approach needed to allow Long-Term Residents to obtain a Permanent Resident Certificate by…

COVID-19 Update 10 August 2021

The Ministry of Health received 9495 test results since the last update, and 31 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.

These results are from testing done on:

§  Thursday, August 5: 5…