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COVID-19 Update 17 August 2021

The Ministry of Health received 12,615 test results since the last update, and 52 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%.

These results are from testing done on:

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Tropical Storm Henri & Hurricane preparedness

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, continues to encourage the public to remain vigilant during hurricane season. And with the presence of Tropical Storm Henri near the island, the Minister said this serves as a timely…

Permanent Secretaries Reassignments Announced

Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced the reassignment of two Permanent Secretaries.

Ms. Marva-Jean O’Brien recently completed a secondment as the Secretary to the Commission of Inquiry into the Historic Land Loss…

Bus Service Update Minister of Transport’s Remarks 17 August 2021

“You would have heard in an earlier release that the dispute between the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) and the Bermuda Industrial Union over the bus roster. 

“The parties met this morning and were unable to reach an…

Dog Vaccination Drive Against Canine Parvovirus

Local veterinarians have recognized a spike in cases of canine parvovirus occurring on the Island in recent months. Collectively, veterinarians have seen approximately 60 cases of sick puppies and dogs, a significant rise from the seventeen cases…

Bus Service Update Minister of Transport’s Remarks 16 August 2021

I am here to advise that the Ministry of Transport can confirm that there is a labour dispute between the Department of Public Transportation and the Bermuda Industrial Union’s Bus Division over the end of summer “pick of work” in preparation for…

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Visits Dr. Cann Park Seniors Residence Complex

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently visited Dr. Cann Park, the largest seniors residence complex for independent living in Bermuda. 

Minister Furbert was joined by Mr. John Barritt…

May 2021 Consumer Price Index

Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the May 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI) publication from the Department of Statistics. 

The Minister explained, “In May 2021 consumers paid 1.4 per…

COVID-19 Update Premier's Remarks 12 August 2021

Though we are a couple of weeks removed, it is my first opportunity to say that I hope everyone in Bermuda had a safe and enjoyable Cup Match holiday. It was a long-awaited celebration not only of our history and our culture but of the progress…

COVID-19 Update Minister of National Security's Remarks 12 August 2021

Good afternoon,

I want to begin my remarks by thanking all of our enforcement and emergency agencies for their tireless work over the Cup Match holiday. Thankfully, the holiday weekend did not see any significant disturbances…