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29 March COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt

Good afternoon.

I issued a press release last night giving an update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases there are in Bermuda. That update of 22 confirmed cases is the case at this moment in time. There are no additional cases to…

Ministry of Health to Conduct Wellness Checks on Vulnerable Seniors

Today the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP announced that, starting on Monday, the Ministry of Health’s Ageing & Disability Services (ADS) will be conducting wellness checks on the island’s vulnerable seniors.

“The wellness…

Limited Garbage Collection Service Ends

With regular garbage collection set to resume on Monday and today being the last day of the limited household garbage collection, the Ministry of Public Works, Waste Management Section would like to provide a brief update on waste collection for…

COVID-19 Update (28 March 2020)

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today announced of the 36 test results received today, there were five more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 31 negative results. 

Three of the confirmed cases were imported and two had close contact…

Curfew Exemption Remarks

Good afternoon Bermuda:

As a further measure of public safety the Governor, in consultation with the Premier, the Hon. David Burt has exercised his authority under the Emergency Powers Act 1963.  

This has allowed for the…

The next phase in the fight against COVID-19

GOOD AFTERNOON.

This has been another incredibly busy day for the entire Government team engaged in this pandemic response for Bermuda. Let me begin this press briefing by thanking the people of Bermuda who have taken the time to send…

DPT to Provide Temporary KEMH Bus Service

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport and the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises the public that effective Sunday, 29 March 2020, the DPT will provide a daily bus service for Bermuda Hospital Board (BHB) employees commuting to and…

Advice for Bermuda Residents Abroad

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport is aware of Bermuda residents abroad who ordinarily reside on the island and are in need of advice or assistance.

To that end, please note the following information:

Statement: False Rumors that grocery stores are closing today

The Government today condemned and refuted rumors circulating in the community falsely claiming that grocery stores would be closed today. 

A government spokesperson stated, “The government is committed to preventing the community…

Statement from Minister of Finance: Caroline Bay legal proceedings

Yesterday, the Bermuda Government commenced legal proceedings intended to place the assets at Caroline Bay under the control of Provisional Liquidators.  The Developers acknowledged in February 2018 that they were unable to pay their debts.…