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DPT Reminds Passengers of COVID-19 Regulations for Public Transportation

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is reminding passengers to follow COVID-19 regulations while onboard buses and ferries.

To re-emphasize – all passengers must wear a face mask and maintain a minimum of 3 feet physical…

COVID-19 Update - 10 August 2020

Good Day Members of the Media, 

Between Sunday and today there were 1,211 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19.

The latest case was imported on the Delta flight from Atlanta on…

Ministry of National Security Large Group Exemption

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public that a large group exemption has been granted for an event being hosted by Bermuda Pride tomorrow, August 8.

The Ministry clarified however that the approval is for a recognition…

Canadian Biometric Testing Unavailable in Bermuda

The Ministry of Labour is advising the public that due to a ban on business travel for Canadian public servants, the Canadian Consulate is unable to facilitate the Biometric Identification Process for Canadian Visa Applicants in Bermuda.

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COVID-19 Update - 8 August

Today there were 774 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new case was imported on yesterday's Delta flight from Atlanta.

Bermuda has 158 total confirmed positive cases.…

COVID-19 Update 7 August

Today there were 501 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 157 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Art Grant

Today the Minister for Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo announced that young Bermudian artist JayLynn “Jay III” Hines is the latest recipient of the Bermuda Arts Council (BAC) Individual Grant Award. 

Facilitated…

Compliance with Immigration Law & Policy

The Ministry of Labour wishes to remind Employers of their responsibilities toward employees as enshrined in the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act and the Work Permit Policy.

The Ministry is fully cognizant of the financial challenges…

6 August COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon Bermuda. 

Today I'm joined by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, and the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward. For this evening's press conference…

Bermuda Responds to CDC Erroneous Classification

The Government of Bermuda was made aware this evening that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has erroneously classified Bermuda’s COVID-19 risk status as "Level 3 - High".

A Government spokesperson stated, “According…