Monday, March 23rd, 2020 Embedded video for Unemployment Benefit Hello Bermuda:In these unusual and unfamiliar times, it is more important than ever that each of us does our part to be “our brother’s keeper.” For our part, the Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is doing what it can to assist the many …
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 Embedded video for COVID-19 Update (22 March 2020) Good evening everyone. And a special good evening to the people of Bermuda and a special thanks. I begin these remarks for our frontline healthcare workers, all of our emergency workers and all of those who are doing so much over the past …
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public that in light of the restrictions given for public officers, staff will be working remotely until April 6. The reception cashiers area will be closed to the public during this time. A skeletal crew of staff will be present in the …
Saturday, March 21st, 2020 The Government of Bermuda is reminding that under the Public Health Act 1949 (Section 88) a Closure Notice has been issued and is in immediate effect. The Closure Notice is in an effort to reduce possible community spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Under the Notice, the Minister of Health, the Hon. …
Friday, March 20th, 2020 The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo advised that the Ministry has fielded a number of concerns from employers, workers and residents regarding layoffs, temporary work stoppages and pay deductions as a direct result of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Minister Foggo said, “The Government of Bermuda understands the …
Friday, March 20th, 2020 Embedded video for Premier David Burt COVID-19 update – 20 March 2020 Good afternoon. I will start today’s press conference with the status of on island testing for COVID-19. Following that I will give an overview of an EMO meeting held earlier today. We will discuss matters relating to self-quarantine and …
Premier David Burt COVID-19 update – 20 March 2020 Read More »
Friday, March 20th, 2020 “As Governor I would confirm my support for the measures announced to date by the Government to deal with COVID-19. I encourage everyone to act in line with those measures and to continue to follow Bermuda Government advice on social distancing, good hygiene and self-quarantining when required. Public Health England continues …
Friday, March 20th, 2020 The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that the Bermuda Government, through negotiations with the Canadian Consulate and West Jet, have arranged for Bermudian students still in Canada to be flown home. At 2:00 pm on Sunday 22 March, West Jet (WS 2710) will depart from Toronto, Canada, Pearson Airport (YYZ) …
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 Today the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP toured the call centre for the COVID-19 Information Hotline. The Minister was accompanied by Project Manager Dean Parris who introduced her to the seven telephone operators who, between them, have fielded more than 100 calls since the call centre opened …
Friday, March 20th, 2020 Due to the impact of COVID-19 to Bermuda, the Ministry of Public Works advises the public on the operational status of departmental services. All essential services within the Department of Works and Engineering are operating as per normal and the public will experience no change in service levels. This includes garbage …