Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing. The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points, operations at the Department of Correction facilities, the Government shelter, the Government Quarantine locations and …
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 Embedded video for 8 April COVID-19 Update Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. I will give the latest test results received concerning COVID-19, reiterate the serious ramifications of not taking the Shelter in Place order seriously as a result of new modeling information which has come to the Government …
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP today responded to a media statement issued by the BUT regarding a change in course for teacher engagement in remote learning. Minister Rabain said, “Despite the current challenges our island is facing, I am pleased to report that most of our teachers …
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Monday, April 6th, 2020 Embedded video for A State of Emergency – COVID 19 Ministerial Statement by the Premier the Honourable David Burt JP, MP Mr. Speaker, on Saturday morning the people of Bermuda awoke to more than an unseasonably cool north wind. For the first time in at least four decades this country awoke …
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 Embedded video for 7 April Deputy Premier's statement Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference. We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to each other …
7 April, 2020 Embedded video for Minister Wilson – COVID-19 – April 7 Good Evening, I would like to begin by offering my sincerest condolences to the families of the two individuals who tragically became Bermuda’s first COVID-19 fatalities this week. All of us at the Ministry of Health were truly affected by the news …
7 April, 2020 The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government’s Unemployment Benefit. Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable feedback regarding the Unemployment Benefit. And we want this process to be as seamless and efficient …
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Monday, April 6th, 2020 Embedded video for 6 April COVID-19 Update Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who participate can exercise appropriate social distancing. I will …
Monday, April 6th, 2020 Good Evening, We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of this programme is needed for children of our frontline workers as they provide much-needed services to our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only one site is operational at …
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Monday, April 6th, 2020 The Bermuda Government continues working to provide accurate up to date information on COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are persons in the community committed to spreading false information, resulting in panic, confusion, fear, and frustration. Recently, the government became aware of a voice note in circulation claiming that 6 flights carrying 600 passengers …
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