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BWS Advisory

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines is advising the public that the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has issued a severe weather warning for the island.

Minister Caines said, “The BWS indicated that over the course of…

TCD Reopening Customer Service Advisory

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport’s Transport Control Department (TCD) reminds the public that both the North Street and Rockaway facilities will resume operations on Monday, May 4, opening from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The TCD Southside facility…

Regulatory Authority Approves Operating Licence for New Solar Farm at L. F. Wade International Airport

The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, is pleased to announce the Regulatory Authority’s approval of the operating licence for the new solar farm at the ‘Finger’ at L. F. Wade International Airport.

The licence marks the…

30 April, COVID-19 Update

Today there were 260 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 3 were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 114 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

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Response to a story in local media

Response to TNN story: “Patient confidentiality concerns highlighted at Southside lab” https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200430115219

The Minister of Health would like to stress that patient confidentiality for public health is…

29 April, COVID-19 Update

Good evening Bermuda.

Today I'm joined by the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball. Before I get to my substantial remarks…

Minister Wilson's remarks - COVID-19 Update - 29 April

Good Afternoon,

Between yesterday and today there were 636 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and one was positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 111 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Unemployment Benefit ~ update

Today the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, shared an update regarding the payments being made from the Unemployment Benefit Fund.

Minister Foggo said, “Yesterday the Accountant General…

Injured Ship Crew Member Treated by KEMH

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport advises that on the evening of Monday 27 April, a crew member of the MS Regal Princess, a Bermuda registered vessel, arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment.

The ship was en-route to the…

Essential Workers COVID-19 Testing Schedule Update

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new swabbing schedule for essential workers requiring COVID-19 testing.

Effective now through Friday, May 1, essential workers can schedule their…