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Updated Regulations for the COVID-19 SafeKey

On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-Opening) Regulations 2021. These changes will enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed…

Bermuda Sends Vaccine Aid to Trinidad and Tobago

"We must help where we can," said Premier David Burt, JP, MP, today confirming that 9,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were dispatched to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago today.

Premier Burt added:  "I am glad Bermuda can play…

COVID-19 Daily Release 24 May 2021

The Ministry of Health received 3665 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.05%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (1 positive out of 1392 results (0.1%…

Ministry of Finance Update 24 May 2021

Good afternoon.

For more than a year now we have been in an intense battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this destructive virus, countries including Bermuda, have faced unprecedented health and economic challenges.

As…

Bermuda Government and BPSU Reach Agreement on the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021

The Minister of Labour, the Hon Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, “I am pleased to report that after discussion with representatives with the Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) held today, the parties have reached a mutual understanding, with the…

Ministerial Statement: Hurricane Season 2021 / Hurricane Preparedness

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to remind this Honourable House that we are about to enter Hurricane Season which runs from June 1st until November 30th.

Mr. Speaker, based on records of the…

Close to Home Mobile Vaccination Programme Update

Today the Close to Home Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was located at Transport Control Department (TCD) on North Street, Hamilton. A total of 401 doses were administered  between 10am and 2pm.

There were 240 first doses and…

Arrival of Viking Orion in Bermuda Waters

Today’s arrival of Viking Cruises “Orion” signals the beginning of home-porting for Bermuda. Acting Minister of Transport, the Hon. Walter Roban said:  “The sight of a cruise ship returning to our shores brings with it the promise of much…

COVID-19 Daily Release 21 May 2021

The Ministry of Health received 1029 test results since the last update, and five were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.5%  

Two of the new cases are classified as imported. The first case is a resident who…

Bermuda Day Showcase - May 28

~ Essential workers and a guest invited to register for event May 24 ~

~ Showcase to be live streamed for the public ~

Today the Department of Culture provided an update on the Bermuda Day Showcase…