News
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Unemployment Benefit
Monday, March 23, 2020 - Press ReleaseHello Bermuda:
In these unusual and unfamiliar times, it is more important than ever that each of us does our part to be “our brother’s keeper.”For our part, the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is doing...
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COVID-19 Update (22 March 2020)
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Press ReleaseGood evening everyone.
And a special good evening to the people of Bermuda and a special thanks. I begin these remarks for our frontline healthcare workers, all of our emergency workers and all of those who are doing so much over...
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Tax Commissioner closed to the general public
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Press ReleaseEffective immediately, the Office of the Tax Commissioner will be closed to the general public except for the leaving of documents in the Drop-box. We encourage all taxpayers to make payments through e-tax or through online banking. We...
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Department of Social Insurance restrictions
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that in light of the restrictions given for public officers, staff will be working remotely until April 6. The reception cashiers area will be closed to the public during this...
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Updated - Air Traffic Control Service Suspension Impacts Flights to Bermuda
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises the public that due to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) New York Air Traffic Control Center temporarily suspending aircraft approach and departure control services, air traffic...
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Closure Notice / Enforcement of Penalties
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Government of Bermuda is reminding that under the Public Health Act 1949 (Section 88) a Closure Notice has been issued and is in immediate effect.
The Closure Notice is in an effort to reduce possible community spread of the...
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UPDATE Re: Bermuda Government, U.S. Consulate and Delta Provide Additional Relief Flights
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe public will recall an earlier release advising that the Bermuda Government and Skyport, through negotiations with the U.S. Consulate and Delta Air Lines, successfully arranged for U.S. Nationals to be flown home. The release also...
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Bermuda Government, U.S. Consulate and Delta Provide Additional Relief Flights
Friday, March 20, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that the Bermuda Government and Skyport, through negotiations with the U.S. Consulate and Delta Air Lines, has arranged for U.S. Nationals to be flown home.
Delta will operate relief...
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Labour Relations concerns regarding COVID 19
Friday, March 20, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo advised that the Ministry has fielded a number of concerns from employers, workers and residents regarding layoffs, temporary work stoppages and pay deductions...
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Premier David Burt COVID-19 update - 20 March 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020 - Press ReleaseGood afternoon.
I will start today’s press conference with the status of on island testing for COVID-19. Following that I will give an overview of an EMO meeting held earlier today. We will discuss matters relating to self-...
