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Bermuda Road Safety Council Press Statement 28 January 2021

The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our call for safer roads.

The recent road traffic collisions (RTC) re-emphasise the importance of safe driving and riding. The disregard of traffic laws and…

COVID-19 Daily Release 27 January 2021

Good day,

There were 712 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new case is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on BA 2233 from London on 21…

Winter Storm Remarks from The Minister of National Security

Good afternoon,

I’m joined by Dr. Mark Guishard, Director of the Bermuda Weather Service.

Earlier today, the Emergency Measures Organisation met to get the latest update on the winter storm which is…

Minister Furbert attends the Fourth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently attended the virtual Fourth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. …

COVID-19 Update – Premier’s Remarks for 26 January 2021

Good evening Bermuda,

As I begin my remarks this evening, my thoughts are with the family of the late Financial Secretary, Mr. Anthony Manders, as the family prepare to lay him to rest tomorrow. His passing is a tremendous loss to Bermuda…

Government House Advisory - Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Government House issued this advisory regarding the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Following the announcement that the UK Government would make available to Bermuda a further 29,250 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health Remarks 26 January 2021

Good Afternoon,

There were 543 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. Both of the new cases are classified as imported. The first case is a resident who…

Public Advisory Regarding Private Vehicles For Hire

For the safety and security of the travelling public, the Ministry of Transport wishes to remind the public that unlike public service vehicles such as taxi cab services, private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the…

September 2020 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP released the September 2020 Retail Sales Index.

In September 2020, the overall volume of local retail sales increased by 5.9%. This compares to the previous year’s…

Severe weather ~ public safety advisory

With the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecasting gale and storm force winds this week, the Ministry of National Security is advising residents to take the necessary safety precautions around their homes. This includes securing any lawn…