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COVID-19 Daily Release 19 May 2021

The Ministry of Health received 1267 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.0%. Additionally, since the last update, there were 25 recoveries and no deaths.

There are 111…

Homeporting and the Bermuda Tour Boat Association

Good Afernoon to all members of the media.

I am pleased to announce today that the Viking Cruise Ship Orion arrives in Bermuda’s waters this Friday, 21 May, two days ahead of the scheduled arrival of…

Heritage Month: Creatives Live! featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet

~ Public encouraged to support local talent at safely distanced midday concert ~

This Saturday, (May 22), the Department of Culture will once again host the popular Creatives Live! concert series, featuring the…

Chromebook, Saliva Screening and Signature School Updates

Good Morning and Welcome,

This morning I will provide an update on the following topics:

COVID-19 Update - Premier's Remarks 18 May 2021

Good evening Bermuda.

It was Malcolm X who said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today”. In my National Address on April 25 I outlined how we will move beyond the pandemic and into a future where restrictions are ended and…

COVID-19 Update - Minister of Health Remarks 18 May 2021

Thank you, Premier, good evening everyone.

The Ministry of Health received 858 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.2%. 

Both of the new cases are…

Ministry of Public Works to Conduct Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations

The Ministry of Public Works advises that during the week of 7 June 2021, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.   

These operations may result in unpleasant odours…

New Company Registry System

The Registrar of Companies is launching the first phase of its new online company registry system on June 7, 2021. This new online registry will allow the public to view all corporate registers maintained by the Registrar of Companies.…

COVID-19 Daily Release 17 May 2021

The Ministry of Health received 3359 test results since the last update, and 11 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (2 positive out of 1160 results (0.2% positivity…

Employment Amendment (No2) Act: Policy Statement on Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Good day to all members of the media and the listening public. 

As announced in November 2020, Bermuda’s Labour Code, which consists of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 2021 and the Employment Amendment (No2)…