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Solar Energy Survey Extended

The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the Department of Energy has extended the Solar Energy Survey to Friday, August 20, 2021. 

This survey is vital to assessing the adoption of solar energy technologies in…

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors Outlines Long-Term Care Needs of Bermuda’s Seniors

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, today provided details on the long-term care needs of Bermuda’s seniors and loans that are available to seniors and persons with disabilities.

Minister Furbert…

COVID-19 Update 6 August 2021

There were 7630 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and 25 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%. 

These results are from testing done on:

·Monday: 7 positive out…

Don’t Drink and Drive/Arrive Alive

"The Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) would like to take this time to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the recent road fatality. Losing a loved one is never easy.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you…

DPT: Bus Route Detours on Route 8c and 3

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) has issued advisories for Bus Route 8c and Route 3.

This weekend,  Route 8c buses will bypass Cedar Hill on Saturday, August 7ᵗʰ, 2021 and Sunday, August 8ᵗʰ, 2021 due to ongoing trench…

Minister Furbert Attends Caricom Special Conference on Disabilities Legislation

The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, recently attended a virtual conference hosted by the UWI Centre for Disability Studies and The Office of the Caricom Special Rapporteur on Disability.

The…

Email about Stay at Home is fake

It has been brought to the Government’s attention that there is a rumour circulating purporting to be from the Government that… “Bermuda is going into a stay at home at 6am on Friday”.

A Government spokesperson said this is “malicious…

Bermudian Becomes Fully Certified Rolex Watchmaker

Recently, the Minister of Labour, The Hon. Jason Hayward JP, MP, attended H.S. & J.E. Crisson (Crisson) on Queen Street, Hamilton, to recognize the accomplishment of Mr Phillip Anderson II, for becoming a Fully Certified Rolex WatchMaker.…

COVID-19 Update 3 August 2021

The Ministry of Health received 8,614 test results since the last update, and 21 were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.2%.

Ø  These results are from testing done as follows:

o   …

Updated Procedures for Corrections Visitation

The Department of Corrections is advising the public of a series of updated procedures for visitors to the facilities.

A Department spokesperson explained that the guidelines have been put in place to protect Corrections Officers and staff…