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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…

Department of Education Updates

Good evening,

We know that this time is not easy for any one, and we are keeping our students, family and staff at the forefront.  I am in awe of the efforts being undertaken by our school and system leaders, parents, students and…

COVID-19 Press Statement by Minister Wilson

Good Afternoon,

Thank you, Premier.

I want to begin my remarks today by reminding everyone that the future health of Bermuda is in our hands. While we cannot fully predict what will happen regarding transmission in our community,…

Statement from Premier David Burt

Recognizing the significant hardship placed on members of our community and listening to concerns conveyed by the public, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last night announced that there will be a series of amendments to regulations…

COVID-19 - Fiscal Plan

Good evening,

Initially, I wish to offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones to this pandemic. I would also like to thank all of our front line workers who are out there daily, working hard, battling this…

15 April COVID-19 Update

Good evening.

As a government, our priority is to protect lives, preserve the health and safety of our people. It is also our mandate to create jobs and opportunities for Bermudians. Today, there is uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and…