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Coronavirus Update 21 September 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3007 test results, and 45 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%.

These results are from testing done on:

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Expression of Interest: Gender Affairs Council

Good day, Bermuda; Thank you for joining today as we discuss the Creation of a Gender Affairs Council.  

Gender Affairs Council 

In Bermuda, many disparities arise from gender-related issues. Ranging from…

Hurricane Fiona Remarks by Minister of National Security

Good afternoon Bermuda:

Hurricane Fiona, a Category 4 storm, continues its track towards the island and remains a threat to Bermuda. As of the noon forecast, Bermuda is under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch.

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The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors and the Department of Child and Family Services Presents ‘Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series’ 

“The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors, the Department of Child and Family Services and industry professionals, presents ‘Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series’.” said the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Social…

Minister Weeks Praises Graduates of Substance Abuse Programme

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, was the featured speaker during the Right Living House graduation ceremony on the 14th September for four men who have successfully completed the programme located at the Co-Ed…

Register for the Bermuda Parish Garden Competition 2022

The Department of Health is reminding the public to register for the Bermuda Parish Garden Competition 2022 with the theme ‘Let’s grow together.’ The categories are School Garden, Community Garden, Non-Traditional Garden, Small Garden and Large…

Hurricane Fiona Update

Good evening Bermuda,

With me today is the National Disaster Coordinator, Steve Cosham and the Bermuda Weather Service Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher, who joins us via phone.

Hurricane Fiona continues its track towards the island…

Appointment From Government House

Following the retirement of Mrs Michelle Simmons from the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor, acting in her discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has appointed Ms Kiernan Bell as an Independent Senator.

The…

The Future of Learning is Here with the Opening of Bermuda's First Signature Schools featuring Signature Learning Programmes 

"Just last week, on Monday, September 12th, 2022, we celebrated a new chapter in Education Reform as we welcomed the first cohort of young people into Signature Schools to undertake Signature Learning Programmes." said the Minister of Education,…

Minister Refutes Claims over Cooper’s Island

The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Colonel David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, is today clarifying Cooper’s Island’s status and the public’s access to the area.

Minister Burch said: “Let me first state that the Bermuda National Trust got…