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Minister of Finance Press Conference Remarks 30 November 2020

Good afternoon.

Thank you for joining the Minister of Labour and me today.

As the coronavirus continues to profoundly impact our lives, the Government of Bermuda remains focused on the necessary work to ensure that Bermuda remains…

Ministry of Labour Updates 30th November 2020

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.

Introduction

In today’s press conference I will provide an update on four (4) areas:…

Overseas Territories Come Together on Coronavirus, COP26 and The Economy

The Joint Ministerial Council, held virtually 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership between the UK and the Overseas Territories (OTs).

Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, joined UK Prime Minister Boris…

COVID-19 Press Statement - November 30 2020

Good Day Members of the Media, 

Over the weekend there were 1903 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 28-29 November 2020, and nine were positive for COVID-19. 

Two  of…

The K. Margaret Crater Centre at the BUEI Christmas Craft Market

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert attended the BUEI Christmas Craft Market on Saturday to show support for one of the featured vendors - The K. Margaret Crater Centre (KMCC).

They sold…

Clearwater Middle School Teachers and Students to Report to School on Monday Morning

The Ministry of Education this evening issued a further update to the public.

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, stated, “A non-teaching worker, employed at Clearwater Middle School tested positive for the…

Ministry of Education confirms St. George's Prep quarantine lifted

The Ministry of Education provided the following update regarding St. George's Prep Primary School and its quarantine status.

Following an assessment of the close contacts, the Chief Medical Officer has instructed that the students…

Land Valuation and Tax (Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List) Act 2020

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce for the second reading the Bill entitled the “Land Valuation and Tax (Special Provisions and Postponement of Preparation of Draft Valuation List) Act 2020”. This Bill seeks to modify the…

Dellwood Middle School Remote Learning Plan To Be Implemented

Following the decision yesterday to stop in-class meetings at Dellwood Middle School, the Department of Education met today to start the process for implementing  the school’s remote learning plan.

Formal remote learning will begin on…

COVID-19 Press Release - Nov 28

Good Day Members of the Media, 

There were 640 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (27 November 2020), and four were positive for COVID-19. 

Two of the new cases are…