Monday, June 1st, 2020 I wish to start by extending congratulations on behalf of the Ministry of National Security to Major Ben Beasley, who was officially appointed as Lt. Col. and Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment today. Due to the current circumstances and our risk mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Change of Command ceremony …
Monday, June 1st, 2020 Good Afternoon, Between Sunday and today there were 335 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and one was positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has 141 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are now 20 active cases, of which 12 persons are under active public health monitoring, …
Saturday, May 30th, 2020 Between Friday and today 230 test results were received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has 140 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:• there are 39 active cases, of which• 30 persons are under active public health monitoring, and• 9 persons are …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Embedded video for 28 May COVID-19 Update Good afternoon Bermuda. On the eve of the day in which we celebrate our heritage, our culture and all things Bermudian and a day when many of us would normally be locking in our parade spot and setting up our camps, we recognize this …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 As we approach the holiday weekend and we begin to witness more activity, the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment will maintain a regular presence around Bermuda. The Royal Bermuda Regiment will triple their force on land and sea over the long weekend, establishing visibility in public places and …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Good evening. In early April the Premier appointed a Cabinet Sub Committee of the front line Ministers in this pandemic – Health, Education, National Security and Tourism & Transport and myself to collaborate, coordinate and make recommendations to the full Cabinet on reopening the economy. The aim is for the committee …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Embedded video for Premier Burt, Bermuda Day Message 2020 Hello Bermuda. 2020 continues to be a different and challenging year. Usually by now, spots to watch the runners and the parade have been selected and are being jealously guarded. Food is being cooked and outfits are being laid out in anticipation …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Good afternoon. I am pleased to provide an update on three specific areas: the unemployment benefits; the Economic Advisory Committee; and the National Pension Scheme. Unemployment Benefits This week, I authorized unemployment benefit payments to 7,780 people, for a total of $9,210,000. We will now have paid benefits to over 9,000 …
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Good Afternoon, Today 115 test results were received by the Ministry of Health; and 1 was positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has 140 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 39 active cases, of which 30 persons are under active public health monitoring, and 9 persons are hospitalized; …
Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 Today there were 53 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has 139 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 39 active cases, of which 30 persons are under active public health monitoring, and 9 persons are hospitalized; of …