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COVID-19 Update 3 September 2021

The Ministry of Health received 8358 test results since the last update, and 125 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.5%. 

These results are from testing done on:

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Quarter 1, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure

Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the Quarter 1, 2021 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure publication (attached). 

Minister Furbert explained, “After…

Restoration of the Elbow Beach Public Access

Good morning to members of the media and the listening public. 

Standing beside me is Jason Smith and his team from Smith Hauling and Excavation. 

Many are aware of the Economic Stimulus Programme launched…

Dog Vaccination Drive Against Canine Parvovirus – West End Site

In support of the Bermuda Veterinary Association, the Ministry of Home Affairs continues its campaign to protect unvaccinated dogs against the parvovirus that is currently circulating the Island. 

The second clinic will be held at the…

Hurricane Season Reminder

As the busy 2021 hurricane season continues, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming encourages the public to remain vigilant.

Minister Ming said, “This continues to be a very active hurricane season. For our part, the Ministry of…

Bermuda National Library Card Sign Up Month – September 2021

The Bermuda National Library is celebrating Library Card Sign Up Month during September 2021.

In celebration of this month, the Bermuda National Library is collaborating with The Friends of the Library, Bermudian authors, and local…

Ministry of Education advised that Phase 2 of School COVID-19 Protocols are to be used Effective Immediately 

The Ministry of Education has advised that all schools are to use Phase 2 of School COVID-19 Protocols effective immediately. 

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, shared, “The Chief Medical Officer has informed…

National Recovery Month 2021

The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC), under the auspices of the Ministry for Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, and in conjunction with treatment agencies across the island, celebrates National Recovery Month. This September.…

Online Government Services Interruption

The Department of Information and Digital Technologies (IDT) is advising that late Friday evening (September 3), there will be an interruption of online Government services for a short period.

From around 11.55 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) night…

COVID-19 Back-to-School Protocols and Saliva Screening Programme -Minister of Education’s Remarks

Good Morning Bermuda:

As we prepare to reopen Bermuda’s Public Schools on Thursday, September 9th we are excited about welcoming back our pre, primary, middle, and senior students as safely as possible.

Although we are…