Saturday, May 9th, 2020 During the virtual session of the House of Assembly on 8 May 2020, the following changes to the Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Continuing Precautions) Amendments Regulation 2020 were confirmed by Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP. Marriages and domestic partnerships can now take place with no more than ten people, including …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 Today there were 135 test results received by the Ministry of Health. None were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda continues to have 118 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: There are 47 active cases, of which: *32 persons are under active public health monitoring, and *15 persons are hospitalized. A total of 64 …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 Ministerial Statement to the House of Assembly By The Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP Minister of Finance Good morning, Mr. Speaker, before delivering update remarks on the Government’s COVID-19 Fiscal plan, I would like to offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones to this pandemic. I …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 Embedded video for Government Feedback Forum for COVID-19 Ministerial Statement To The House of Assembly, By The Hon. Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP Mr. Speaker, Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with an update on the very valuable public feedback and contributions that we have received during our management of this …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 Embedded video for Public Communications during COVID-19 Ministerial Statement To The House of Assembly, By The Hon. Jamahl Simmons, JP, MP Mr Speaker, the objective of communicating during a crisis is to get clear and accurate information to as many people, as quickly as possible. This ensures those receiving the information are well …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that starting Monday, 11 May, the ferry service will resume under a reduced operating schedule with limited passenger capacity. In an effort to provide adequate physical distancing when travelling on public ferries, alternate seating arrangements are necessary. As a result, the …
Friday, May 8th, 2020 The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is advising that it is currently providing a Remote Video Inspection (RVI) service specifically for buildings and construction sites. With the COVID-19 pandemic preventing in person inspections, the BFRS notes that the video inspections will enable Fire Prevention Division inspectors to conduct smaller routine …
Thursday, May 7th, 2020 Today there were 150 test results received by the Ministry of Health. None were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda continues to have 118 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 50 active cases, of which 35 persons are under active public health monitoring, and 15 persons are hospitalized; …
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 Embedded video for 6 May COVID-19 Update Good day Bermuda and thank you for joining us Today, Bermuda laid to rest a Bermudian public servant, a Bermudian leader and our friend. Former Speaker of the House and MP for Southampton East, Stanley Lowe. In a pre-COVID-19 world he and his family …
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 Embedded video for Public Works update 6 May Good evening. Everyone will be aware of the restrictions we have endured over the last 6 ½ weeks from scaled back government services to Shelter in Place. Despite the closures, the Ministry of Public Works, with responsibility for all government assets which include …