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Minister of Labour Jason Hayward Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.

In today’s press conference I will speak on four (4) topics:

UK Mail Disruption/Holiday Parcels Advisory

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising that mail to and from the United Kingdom will be affected due to the UK’s COVID-19 border closure.

It is expected that the UK mail delays will last until the beginning of December 2020, or until…

Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets JP Sworn-In as Minister of Youth Culture and Sports

Earlier today, during a ceremony at Government House Dr. Ernest Peets was Sworn-In as the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports.

His Excellency, the Governor, John Rankin administered the oath of office.

Dr. Peets said, “This…

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good Afternoon,

This past Friday, the Bermuda Government set out our legislative agenda, which continues our in keeping with our 2020 General Election Platform. 

The main areas of focus of my remarks today, will be…

Premier David Burt Throne Speech Initiatives Press Conference Remarks

Good afternoon members of the media and the public viewing live. 
On Friday, November the 6, this Government presented the 2020 Throne Speech, which detailed how in this first legislative year we will advance the Agenda that earned…

Lane Closure for Emergency Embankment & Wall Repairs

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the Ministry of Public Works will carry out emergency embankment & wall repairs along Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale Street.

The…

CoVID-19 Update 9 November

There were 2235 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 6-8 November, and five were positive for COVID-19. 

These most recent cases are classified as imported with details as follows:

COVID-19 Update 6 November

There were 834 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (5 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19.  These most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived together on BA 2233 from…

Dr. Ernest Peets Appointed as a Senator and Government Leader in the Senate

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today announced the appointment of Dr. Ernest Peets as a Senator and Government Leader in the Senate. “I am extremely pleased that Dr. Peets has accepted this appointment and look forward to working with him as…

COVID-19 Update 5 November

There were 556 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (4 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from…