Under the PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS) (STAY AT HOME) REGULATIONS 2021, registered commercial farmers and licensed fishermen are not required to work from home and therefore they can tend to their crops and catch fish. 

According to the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, “Regarding the issue that happened earlier today where the Bermuda Police Services closed a roadside vegetable stand, that is in keeping with the regulations where we are trying to keep movement and activity to a minimum during the 7 days that the current Stay at Home order is in effect. 

“Any registered Commercial Farmer or Licensed Fisherman that needs to sell their products directly before next Tuesday can apply to the Ministry of National Security for an exemption. If the exemption is granted, persons will be given specific permission for the time and location, along with safety measures that must be observed. Any registered Commercial Farmer or Licensed Fisherman that is granted permission to operate will be subject to the supervision Department of Environment and Natural Resources.”