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Barkers Hill Footbridge to Undergo Repairs

The Ministry of Public Works advises that the Barkers Hill Footbridge, located adjacent to the Ocean View Golf Course, will be closed to the public as of Monday 16 March 2020.

The closure will allow for the replacement of timber planking…

The World Health Organization Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic

Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, the Chief Medical Officer stated, “We recognize that the World Health Organization today declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. The declaration of a pandemic is based on the geographical spread of the disease and…

Minister DeSilva Congratulates BTA’s Interim CEO

Earlier today, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon Zane DeSilva JP, MP, met with CEO of the Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) Stephen Todd, and the new Interim CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Glenn Jones.

Minister…

A Mathematics Intervention Programme for Primary Schools

Ministerial Statement, Minister of Education, The Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP

Mr. Speaker,

Today I stand before you and my Honourable colleagues to share some of the exciting and transformative work…

COVID-19 preparedness update (11th March 2020)

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

I know everyone in Bermuda is getting into a state of preparedness for the potential arrival of Covid-19 to our…

Renewal of Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits [Updated]

The Government is committed to minimizing Bermuda’s contribution to global warming/climate change. It continues to implement the requirements of the Montreal Protocol 1987, and subsequent amendments, to address the releases and impact of ozone-…

Public Sale of Surplus Equipment by Tender

The Ministry of Public Works is holding a public sale of surplus equipment and invites tender bids for the following Items:

LOT NO.                 …

Update Regarding COVID-19 (9th March 2020)

Over the weekend, The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 100,000.

In their statement, WHO called on all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in…

Updated Statistics Regarding COVID-19

The Ministry of Health can confirm that as of today, 8th March 2020, there are 22 persons who are self-monitoring with public health supervision. Also, five additional persons have been tested with results pending from…

Update Regarding Preparedness for COVID-19

Today the Government of Bermuda can confirm that it has ordered 400 cases of hand sanitizer which are scheduled to arrive on-island next week.

Earlier this week, Government announced that it was actively working to secure extra supplies of…