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COVID19 Update

Good evening Bermuda

And a pleasant Friday afternoon to all of you.

Today at our press conference I'm joined by His Excellency the Governor who will provide information on the next airbridge flight from the United Kingdom. I'm…

Updated Shelter in Place Regulations

This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update on the additional businesses that have been added to the category of “permitted business” to operate during the extended Shelter in Place. These…

Public Schools’ Remote Learning Programme Resumes on Monday

Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards, today confirmed that schools are to resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20, as Bermuda continues the fight against COVID-19.

A key priority during this period is to…

Update on Child Care Orders, Child Protection and Sexual and Domestic Abuse

Good Evening Bermuda

In this time of profound uncertainty, community welfare agencies face unprecedented challenges to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and permanency for our vulnerable citizens and their families. The Government of Bermuda…

Minister Wilson - COVID-19 Update

Good Afternoon,

Thank you, Premier.

Today, there were 20 test results received; and I’m pleased to report that none were positive. There were also no additional hospitalizations or reported deaths today.

As such, Bermuda's…

Department of Planning Services Delivery Update

The Department of Planning appreciates the patience and understanding of our valued clients as we continue to process and resolve planning applications remotely, as well as review and issue building permits.

The convening of the…

Government Wants to Hear From You

Minister with Responsibility for Communications, the Hon. Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP, today introduced two questions designed to gather ideas, suggestions, and concepts during this Shelter in Place period.

Minister Simmons stated, “With the…

S&P Revises Outlook on Bermuda to Stable from Positive, A+ Ratings Affirmed

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

COVID-19 Press Statement by Minister Caines

This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing.

Minister Caines highlighted the shelter in place guidelines and exemptions until May 2, the…

16 April COVID-19 Update

Good evening Bermuda.

I will start this evening by speaking directly to the families who have lost loved ones in recent weeks to COVID-19 and to those who have contracted the virus and are fighting to overcome it. The thoughts and prayers…