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Statement from the Ministry of Finance: Bermuda Government committed to Transparency and Regulatory Excellence

Bermuda has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to transparency and regulatory excellence over the years to build a reputation as a good place to do quality business. Considerable time and resources have been, and continue to be,…

Department of Immigration Proceeding With Planned Deportations

Regarding the deportation of Brittonie Taylor, this matter is currently before the Courts, and the Government will limit its public comments to ensure this matter is not prejudiced.

As a standard operational procedure, when it is: i) more…

TCD Is Open With Limited Services

The Transport Control Department (TCD) reopened with limited services to the public on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. 

A TCD spokesperson stated, “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adjustments have been made to the provision of services to…

COVID-19 Daily Release 29 April 2021

Today, I am sad to report three COVID related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My heartfelt sympathy goes out to their family and loved ones.”

“Reporting one death is sad, but reporting three deaths at one time is…

Revision to Work Permit Policy: Closed Job Categories (3 Month Extension)

The Ministry of Labour seeks to inform the public of the three month extension of the closed job categories.

Due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bermuda and its impact on persons unable to work, the Department of…

S&P Affirms Bermuda’s A+ Ratings, Outlook Remains Stable

Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed Bermuda's A+ long-term sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings as well as its A-1 short-term…

Holistic Wellness Community Chat 

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors will host an online panel discussion entitled “Holistic Wellness, Community Chat” on Thursday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. live on Facebook, YouTube, CITV and Bernews.

Minister of Social…

COVID-19 Daily Release 28 April 2021

The Ministry of Health received 1260 test results since the last update, and 12 were positive for coronavirus, yielding a test positivity rate of 1.0 %.

Seven of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they…

Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships Update 

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update on the Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships.

Minister Rabain stated, “As the…

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Financial Assistance

The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to negatively impact government resources and those most in need of assistance.  As a reminder, the Department of Financial Assistance provides services “to assist vulnerable Bermudians with maintaining a…