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WindReach Ribbon Cutting

Yesterday evening the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP attended the formal ribbon cutting ceremony for WindReach Bermuda's new Adult Day Centre.  

The Centre will serve as a base for their Adult…

Condolences On the Passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali.

Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali. 

A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented…

COVID-19 Update 16 October

Yesterday, 790 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 185 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

June 2020 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the June 2020 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics. 

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of…

COVID-19 Statistics - 14 October 2020

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise media outlets that the timing of the regular release of COVID-19 statistics has been revised.

The previous timing of the daily COVID-19 release (evenings) followed on…

Changes to Permanent Secretary Roles Within the Public Service

The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced five Permanent Secretary reassignments.

Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Community Affairs and Sports

Aideen Ratteray Pryce – Chief…

Statistics Day 2020

Tomorrow, 15 October, the Department of Statistics will observe the 12th Annual Caribbean Statistics Day. Also another milestone will be observed this month, the 3rd World Statistics Day on the 20th October. 

The latter…

Premier Burt COVID-19 Press Conference Remarks

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

Today, I am joined today by the Minister of Health who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that I will give an update on matters…

COVID-19 Press Statement from the Minister of Health - 13 October

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 551 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on British Airways flight…

Ministry of Public Works to Conduct Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.   

These operations may result in unpleasant odors being…