Saturday, March 28th, 2020 Embedded video for Curfew Exemption Remarks Good afternoon Bermuda: As a further measure of public safety the Governor, in consultation with the Premier, the Hon. David Burt has exercised his authority under the Emergency Powers Act 1963. This has allowed for the enactment of the Summary Offences (Curfew) Order 2020 where …
Friday, March 27th, 2020 Embedded video for The next phase in the fight against COVID-19 GOOD AFTERNOON. This has been another incredibly busy day for the entire Government team engaged in this pandemic response for Bermuda. Let me begin this press briefing by thanking the people of Bermuda who have taken the time to send …
Friday, March 27th, 2020 The Government today condemned and refuted rumors circulating in the community falsely claiming that grocery stores would be closed today. A government spokesperson stated, “The government is committed to preventing the community spread of Covid 19 and with providing the public with accurate factual information. Despite this, there are those in …
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Friday, March 27th, 2020 In an effort to assist, the Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises the public to adhere to the following updated instructions and procedures. Vehicle owners that hold a valid TCD vehicle examination pass certificate and required to renew their vehicle licenses by March 31, 2020, can do so by following this …
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Thursday, March 26th, 2020 Embedded video for COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt (26 March 2020) Good afternoon. I apologize for the delay in today’s press conference. What is most important is that I am providing full and accurate information to the people of Bermuda. There are a number of moving parts and I wanted …
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 Embedded video for 25 March COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt Good afternoon. I want to start this evening with a thank you. There are many people who are working around the clock to help put processes in place that make a difference to the lives of Bermudians during this unprecedented …
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25 March, 2020 The Ministry of National Security issued the following Cyber Security advisory amid COVID-19. Today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines said, “With global and local attention focused on COVID-19 it’s important to also consider the increasing cybersecurity risks. There are reports from other countries that malicious parties are already …
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 Following the first full day of stricter measures implemented to reduce the risk of community spread of Covid19, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, this afternoon reminded the public of the non-essential business closures which were extended yesterday to include retail stores, cinemas, restaurants and bars. The Premier said, “This …
Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is issuing the following COVID-19 related advisory. As a reminder, and given the current developments with COVID-19, in an effort to limit public and staff exposure, all BPO frontline customer services closed to the public March 20. The offices will remain closed until further notice. This …
Monday, March 23rd, 2020 Embedded video for COVID-19 update (23 March 2020) Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I am joined today by the Minister of National Security, the Minister of Health, the Commissioner of Police and the acting Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. By now the additional social distancing measures I …