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COVID-19 Update - 21 August

Today there were 795 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. The source of transmission for the latest positive case has not been established, however it was not imported. The case is under…

General Election Information

A general election has been called for 1 October, 2020. Please be advised of the following:

Dissolution of Parliament ahead of General Election

His Excellency the Governor has today, in accordance with advice from the Premier, dissolved the Legislature with effect from 5:00 pm on Friday 21 August 2020.  The election will be held on Thursday, 1 October 2020.

21 August 2020…

May 2020 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Department of Statistics released the May 2020 Consumer Price Index report (attached).

The report documents that in May 2020 consumers paid 0.4 per cent more than they did for the CPI basket of goods and services…

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: