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7 April Deputy Premier's statement

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference.

We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to…

Minister Wilson - COVID-19 - April 7

Good Evening,

I would like to begin by offering my sincerest condolences to the families of the two individuals who tragically became Bermuda’s first COVID-19 fatalities this week.

All of us at the Ministry of Health were truly…

Ministry Shares Phone Numbers to assist with Unemployment Benefit Application processing

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit.

Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable…

A State of Emergency – COVID 19

Mr. Speaker, on Saturday morning the people of Bermuda awoke to more than an unseasonably cool north wind. For the first time in at least four decades this…

6 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who…

Update – Child Care Services for Children of Essential Services Workers

Good Evening,

We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of this programme is needed for children of…

Good Friday Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday holiday (Friday, April 10), garbage and recyclables normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

As a reminder, Friday garbage collection…

Public Advised Against Spreading False Information

The Bermuda Government continues working to provide accurate up to date information on COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are persons in the community committed to spreading false information, resulting in panic, confusion, fear, and frustration.…

Statement from the Commissioner of Education

The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, has today provided clarity regarding a letter from BUT that has appeared in the media.  

Commissioner Richards said "Children must be placed at the centre of all…

5 April COVID-19 Update

Five additional test results were received today, all of which were negative for COVID-19. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda remains at 37.

Out of the 37 total cases, 14 people have…