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Ministry of Finance COVID-19 Update 20 May

Good afternoon. 

My remarks today will cover three items: unemployment benefits update; the Economic Advisory Committee and further emergency measures that will be undertaken by the Government. 

Unemployment…

COVID-19 Economic Advisory Committee Members Announced

HAMILTON, Bermuda, 20 May, 2020: Bermuda’s Minister of Finance, The Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP MP, today announced the members of the Government’s new COVID-19 Economic Advisory Committee, which is comprised of a diverse group…

Central Bus Terminal Physical Distancing Measures

The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of the physical distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  With immediate effect, all public bus transportation customers must adhere to the following…

Public Bus Service Resumes Tomorrow

The Department of Public Transportation advises the public that the bus service is scheduled to resume daily operations tomorrow (20 May) under the temporary reduced service COVID-19 bus schedule with limited passenger capacity.

As a…

TCD Customer Service Update

The Transport Control Department (TCD) advises the public of updated service procedures and instructions that go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 May.

Whereas previously, licence certificates could be collected from the National Stadium…

COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health - 19 May

Today there were 156 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

BPO Commemorative Stamp Series

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) has issued its first commemorative stamp series for 2020, which features Bermuda’s historic bridges.

Bermuda’s bridges have been important in the development of our island going back to 1620. Now, four…

Minister Caines - 18 May Update

Good evening Bermuda.

Last week Friday we welcomed back returning residents on the Delta Airlines charter flight. One of the challenges that we had noticed from prior arrangements at the quarantine facility was that individuals were…

BPO - Overseas Mail Advisory

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) provided the following update regarding international mail.

The public will be aware that there have been major global disruptions to the logistical networks for mail, such as airlines and shipping, due to…

18 May COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon.

The gradual return of activity on our streets and the efforts of hardworking men and women in business to adapt to a rapidly changing model of customer service should have been seen by everyone. Slowly, there is…