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Minister Roban Reiterates the Importance of Plant Biosecurity

Good Afternoon,

I am pleased today, once again, to announce to Bermuda that YES! WE HAVE BANANAS!

It is our hope and belief that we now, as an island, will have access to a steady supply of bananas!

Earlier this week…

Premier Burt's COVID-19 Update Remarks

Good afternoon Bermuda.

Today I am joined by the Ministers of Health, National Security and Education, to provide families and students with information. Information so we can govern our lives, so you can ensure that your rights as…

S&P Affirms Bermuda’s A+ Ratings, Outlook Remains Stable

Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed Bermuda's A+ long-term sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings as well as its A-1 short-term…

COVID-19 Update 13 August, 2020 - The Minister of Health

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 808 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 159 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

COVID-19 PRESS BRIEFING - The Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP

Good evening Bermuda,

I wish to start by sharing a few points about the large group guidelines.

I would like to announce that The Cabinet gave consideration to increase the group assembly size from 50 to 75 persons. As such, in…

Update on the Reopening of Bermuda Public Schools

Good Evening Bermuda,

There are now 26 days leading up to the start of the 2020/21 school year, and we look forward to having our students and staff return to our schools.

All school staff will return on September…

MP Jamahl Snaith-Simmons appointed Chairman of the BEDC

Premier Burt today announced the appointment of MP Jamahl Snaith-Simmons to the post of Chairman of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC).

Premier Burt remarked, “As we have successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, we…

Minister Roban Visits DENR HQ to Observe Inspection of Banana Shipment

Earlier today (Wednesday, August 12th), Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP visited Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) headquarters, at the Botanical Gardens, to observe the ongoing…

Department of Workforce Development Expands Apprenticeship Training Scheme

The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Apprenticeship Training Scheme and invite key industry stakeholders to join this exciting training and employment initiative. …

COVID-19 Update - 12 August

Today there were 732 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 159 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: