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School System COVID19 Updates 25 November 2020

Good morning Bermuda, Members of the Media, and thank you for joining me today.

We are all now aware that COVID19 disrupted our school system this previous weekend.  Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Health made the…

COVID-19 press conference November 24

Good Afternoon, 

There were 808 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (23 November 2020), and four were positive for COVID-19. 

One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as…

Premier Burt's – 24 November, Press Conference Remarks - COVID-19

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, who will be providing an update on the latest from her Ministry. 

Following that I will give an update…

Industrial Dispute Referred to the Labour Disputes Tribunal

The Ministry, including the Labour Relations Section, has been engaged in mediation efforts over the last few days, pertaining to the industrial dispute between Stevedoring Services Limited and the Bermuda Industrial Union.  It now appears…

COVID-19 press conference November 23

Good Afternoon, 

Given the increase in new cases over the past few days and understandable concern in the community, I wanted to address you all today to provide an update and answer any questions that you may have.

There were…

2020 Season Lifeguard Service Ends

The Ministry of Public Works advises the Public that effective 5:00 pm on Sunday, 29 November, the Department of Parks 2020 Season Lifeguard Service will end.

The Park Ranger service will continue patrolling south shore parks, however,…

Ministry of Public Works - The MarketPlace Christmas Parade Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the MarketPlace Ltd. will be holding a Christmas Parade from the MarketPlace in Shelly Bay on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish to the MarketPlace in Heron Bay, Middle Road, Southampton…

Bermuda Residents Shop Local Online on eMonday 2020

Today Premier, the Hon E David Burt JP, MP, invited Bermuda to turn its attention to online shopping and to benefit from the multitude of opportunities that will be available to them on eMonday 2020, slated for November 30th.  eMonday was…

Minister Roban Condemns Illegal Killing of Parrotfish, Investigation Underway

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is investigating a recent incident involving protected parrotfish at the east end of the island.

Parrotfish have been legally protected since 1993 and it is an offence under the…

Statement from the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP

Good evening Bermuda.

I will give you an update on the status of schools as there has been misinformation circulating in the community this weekend.

The Department of Health has directed principals that specific classes and staff…