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8 April COVID-19 Update

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 …

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Statement from the Minister of Education Remote Learning Will Continue

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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Ministry Shares Phone Numbers to assist with Unemployment Benefit Application processing

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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6 April COVID-19 Update

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 …

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Update – Child Care Services for Children of Essential Services Workers

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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Public Advised Against Spreading False Information

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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