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Premier Extends Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Owen S. Arthur

“A leader of great distinction in the Caribbean Region and beyond,” said Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today after the sudden passing of Mr. Owen S. Arthur, former Prime Minister of Barbados. Mr. Arthur led Barbados for an unprecedented…

Premier's Remarks - 28 July COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon Bermuda. Welcome to tonight's COVID-19 press conference. Joining me today are the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, and the Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Lt Col…

COVID-19 PRESS BRIEFING

Good evening Bermuda,

This weekend provides an opportunity for the island to come together to celebrate our Emancipation heritage once again.

Even though we won’t be celebrating via the Annual Cricket Classic this year, it’s still a…

Re-opening Economy – Pre Cup Match Update

Good evening.

I am pleased to provide a further update and reminders for the Cup Match weekend.

Firstly, both the Ministry of National Security & the Cabinet Committee have struggled with requests for large gatherings. …

REMARKS BY THE HON PREMIER ON THE OCCASION OF THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE OTTIWELL A. SIMMONS INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE

Good afternoon.

I would like to say welcome to my Ministerial colleagues, the team from Milhouse and certainly the guest of honour today, Mr. Ottiwell Simmons, and everyone joining us here today from the Bermuda Industrial Union and the…

Ground Breaking for the Ottiwell Simmons Arbitration Centre

Good afternoon, I am delighted to be here today on this most auspicious occasion – The official ground breaking of the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Center.  And to be joined by:

The Hon. E. David Burt…

COVID-19 Daily Update 28 July, 2020

Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19. Both new cases were imported on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 27th July 2020.

Bermuda now has 156 total confirmed positive cases.…

Additional Departure Times Added to Ferry Schedule’s Green Route Starting 3rd August

The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that starting Monday, 3rd August 2020, changes to the temporarily reduced ferry schedule will take effect.

Additional departure times preferred by morning commuters will…

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Closed Due to Continued Water Shortage

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), located in the Botanical Gardens, was closed late this morning (Tuesday, July 28th) until further notice due to a continued water shortage.

This issue is being addressed and DENR…

Expiry Date for Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits Extended to 31st October

Please note that the expiry date of any refrigerant handlers’ permits that were due to expire in 2020 have now effectively been extended from 31st July to the 31st October 2020.

This will allow additional time to coordinate the…