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Self-quarantine required for arriving passengers from 17 March 2020

All arriving passengers from the UK this evening and on all flights tomorrow, 16 March, 2020, will be required to complete a detailed Health questionnaire…

COVID-19 Faith Community Meeting

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, advised that he will host a meeting with Bermuda's faith-based community on Monday (March 16), to discuss the Government of Bermuda's COVID-19 preparation and guidance plans…

Wrong phone number given out (14th March 2020)

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that today an incorrect number was provided as a COVID-19 hotline on the Dr Dowling radio show by Dr Janie Brown, and it is appearing on the Facebook pages of numerous physicians and dentists.…

39th Annual Sports Awards and the 36th Annual Premier's Concert have been postponed 

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Lovitta Foggo has confirmed that both the 39th Annual Sports Awards and the 36th Annual Premier's Concert have been postponed this weekend.

This follows…

Premier’s Question Period 13 March 2020

One of the Progressive Labour Party’s election promises was to create an opportunity for members of Parliament to question the Premier on a regular basis.

The Leader of the Opposition can ask three questions. Other Members may ask one…

COVID-19 Update 13 March 2020

Good evening.

As I indicated in my remarks yesterday, it is important that we learn the lessons from other countries that are managing actual confirmed cases and taking clear steps to protect their citizens. This Government is determined…

Cruise Lines Suspend Travel

Today, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport received confirmation that Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) and Ponant Cruises for the Le Boreal ship have suspended cruises.

Following the announcement that NCL…

Residents & Retailers Reminded of Legislation Prohibiting Price Gouging

The public and local retailers are reminded of the legislation prohibiting price gouging, particularly during times of national emergencies.

Price gouging is defined as “a seller increasing the prices of goods, services or commodities to a…

Bermuda Health Strategy Workshop - Minister Wilson's Remarks

Good Afternoon Everyone,

First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for making time for today and tomorrow’s workshops.

I can assure you that with the preventive activities and preparations for Covid-19, my team and I have our…

49th Annual CARIFTA Games

On behalf of the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, obviously, we are disappointed at these developments and the postponement of the Carifta Games.

But we certainly understand.

These are unprecedented times and the…