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Minister of Finance Remarks - COVID-19 Update August 20

Good afternoon,

Today, I am pleased to provide an update from the Ministry of Finance on the actions being taken to appropriately and proactively manage the economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

I will also…

Public Notice Release of Sex Offender- John O’Donald Fox

The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender John O’Donald Fox, who will be released from Westgate on 24th August 2020.

Pursuant to section…

Media Statement From Premier David Burt, JP, MP

Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, today stated, “In accordance with the Bermuda Constitution the Governor has accepted my advice to hold a General Election on October 1st. The prospect of a series of bye-elections does not represent the best…

Dr. Barbara Ball Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2020 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship.

The Ministry of Health awards the scholarship annually to Bermudian students seeking careers or professional…

Minister Roban Reminds Landlords and Tenants About Rent Considerations Due to COVID-19

With many landlords and tenants continuing to feel the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP thanked those landlords that have showed compassion during these…

COVID-19 Update 20 August, 2020 - The Minister of Health

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 1,149 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 166 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Premier Burt's COVID-19 Update Remarks

Good afternoon members of the media, and members of the public who are watching at home.

Today, I am joined by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance who will provide information from their respective ministries. The Minister…

Ministers visit BWS for Operational Update

Earlier this week, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming and the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Neville Tyrrell stopped by the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) to get a full overview of the facility.

Led by the BWS Director…

Supplementary Unemployment Benefit

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

As many of you are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unemployment for thousands in our community, due to…

April 2020 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the April 2020 Consumer Price Index report (attached).

The Minister explained, “In April 2020 consumers paid the same as…