News
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Bermuda Confirms First Two Cases of COVID-19
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Press ReleaseRemarks by Premier the Hon. David Burt JP MPGood Evening,
We have called this press conference today to inform you that just two hours ago, the first diagnosed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Bermuda.
The...
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COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta F. Foggo, JP, MP announced today that the Government is working to provide an unemployment benefit for individuals who are out of work due to the economic impact of...
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Public Access to Information: Administrative Code of Practice for Public Authorities
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Government of Bermuda is pleased to release the Public Access to Information: Administrative Code of Practice for Public Authorities (the Code) to serve as a practical guide for Government officers, and provide public authorities with...
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Department of Education: Letter to Public School Parents
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Department of Education issued the following letter to parents regarding steps currently being undertaken in Bermuda’s Public Schools to help the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Commissioner of Education, Dr....
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Interfaith/Clergy Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Premier, the Hon. David Burt, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines and members of Disaster Risk Reduction Management Team met with interfaith representatives yesterday (March 16) to discuss with the group...
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Shooting response
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseThis evening, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following in response to today’s shooting.
Minister Caines said, “We are in the early stages of the investigation and the Bermuda...
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Ministry of Health Holds Information Session for Care Home Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseThis afternoon the care home team of the Ministry of Health held a COVID-19 preparedness meeting at the K. Margaret Carter Centre for all categories of care home staff.
At the meeting, co-presenters Ja-Mae Smith, Programme Manager...
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American Airlines And WestJet Announce Flight Suspensions For Bermuda
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that American Airlines (AA) and WestJet (WJ) have announced flight suspensions for Bermuda.
The public is advised that effective immediately, AA inbound flights to...
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Interruption in Bus Service Wednesday 18, March 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseThe Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is advising of a brief interruption in bus service on Wednesday, 18 March (Tomorrow) from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
The service interruption will facilitate meetings with DPT staff to address...
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Premier's National Address - COVID-19 Update
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - Press ReleaseGood evening everyone
The virus known as Covid-19 or the Coronavirus, is having a tremendous impact on our society, our economy and the way we interact with each other. Naturally, we are anxious about the future and the health and...
