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COVID-19 Daily Release 4 June 2021

The Ministry of Health received 1210 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. 

Additionally, there were seven (7) recoveries and no deaths.

There are…

COVID vaccines approved for 12 - 15-year-olds

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that Bermuda can begin administering the vaccine to the lower age group of 12 – 15-year-olds.

“The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the…

New Direct Air Service Between Bermuda and the Azores

Today the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets offered the following regarding the new direct air service between Bermuda and the Azores.

The public will be aware that on June 13, SATA Azores Airlines is launching the…

COVID-19 Update - Premier's Remarks on 3 June 2021

Good evening Bermuda,

I begin by extending my heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda to two families who experienced great loss over the Bermuda Day weekend. Firstly to the family of Amber Bridges who…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health Remarks on 3 June 2021

Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.

The Ministry of Health received 1226 test results since the last update, and none were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. 

Additionally, since the…

Boats and Mooring Section Half Day Closing

The Department of Marine and Ports, Boats and Moorings section, will be closing midday on Monday June 7th 2021 to conduct a data system overhaul.

Boats and Moorings will re-open Tuesday June 8, 2021, 8:30am to 4:30pm as per normal…

The Bermuda Government’s position on proposed amendments to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021

Good day to members of the media and the listening public, and thank you for your attendance and for tuning in to this press conference, despite the short notice.

I want to take this opportunity to respond to the President of the Bermuda…

Economic Stimulus Programme Employment Initiative

Thank you, Minister Burch and good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

I am excited to be here today to announce the Economic Stimulus Programme Employment initiative.

Jointly launched by the Ministry of…

Economic Stimulus Plan Update Minister of Public Work's Remarks

Good morning to members of the media and the listening public.

I am pleased to be here with my colleague, the Minister of Labour, the Honourable Jason Hayward to provide a further update on the Short Term Stimulus Programme that was…

March 2021 Retail Sales Report

~ March retail sales growth the 9th consecutive month of increase ~

Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the March 2021 Retail Sales report.

In March, the overall…