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8 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

I will give the latest test results received concerning COVID-19, reiterate the serious ramifications of not taking the Shelter in Place order seriously as a result of new modeling…

Statement from the Minister of Education Remote Learning Will Continue

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP today responded to a media statement issued by the BUT regarding a change in course for teacher engagement in remote learning.

Minister Rabain said, "Despite the current…

7 April Deputy Premier's statement

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference.

We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to…

Minister Wilson - COVID-19 - April 7

Good Evening,

I would like to begin by offering my sincerest condolences to the families of the two individuals who tragically became Bermuda’s first COVID-19 fatalities this week.

All of us at the Ministry of Health were truly…

Ministry Shares Phone Numbers to assist with Unemployment Benefit Application processing

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit.

Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable…

A State of Emergency – COVID 19

Mr. Speaker, on Saturday morning the people of Bermuda awoke to more than an unseasonably cool north wind. For the first time in at least four decades this…

6 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who…

Update – Child Care Services for Children of Essential Services Workers

Good Evening,

We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of this programme is needed for children of…

Good Friday Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday holiday (Friday, April 10), garbage and recyclables normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

As a reminder, Friday garbage collection…

Public Advised Against Spreading False Information

The Bermuda Government continues working to provide accurate up to date information on COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are persons in the community committed to spreading false information, resulting in panic, confusion, fear, and frustration.…