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Coronavirus Update from the Ministry of Health

As of today, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the risk of the coronavirus in China is very high, and risk to all other countries is high, due to extensive global travel.

Therefore, the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology…

Bermuda Space Sustainability Workshop 2020 Concludes

This week the Government of Bermuda and the Secure World Foundation hosted the Bermuda Space Sustainability Workshop 2020.

The workshop, held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) on Wednesday and Thursday, brought…

Ministry of Legal Affairs: Steps Taken Before Children Are Placed in DCFS Care

The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) wishes to provide the community with accurate information in relation to recent statements made in the media. 

“The removal of a child from their parent(s) occurs as a last resort and…

Current threat of Coronavirus to Bermuda residents is low

A new coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, China and has swiftly spread to some neighboring countries, including Thailand, South Korea and most recently, Seattle, Washington in the United States.  The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and…

Ministry of Public Works to Conduct Biannual Septage Disposal Operations

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 27 January 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Disposal Operations. 

These operations may result in unpleasant odors experienced in the…

Ministry Provides Information on Children in DCFS Care

The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) wishes to provide the community with accurate information in relation to recent statements made in the media. 

Children are placed in the care of the Director based on specific…

Plea to the community in helping to locate Destiny Winters

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, today echoed the Bermuda Police Service’s (BPS) plea to the public in helping to locate teenager Destiny Winters.

Speaking from a public safety standpoint, Minister Caines said, “…

Increase in Reports of Influenza

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) at the Ministry of Health is informing the public of an increase in reports of influenza (flu) and fever and respiratory symptoms in the community, which is designated as a medium alert by the ESU.…

The Ministry of Public Works Bulks Up

Recently, the Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), held a bulky waste clean-up to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of metal waste, rubble, furniture, appliances and other large items.

The…

Bermuda’s Mutual Evaluation Report

Good morning.

It is with great pleasure that I announce today that an international standards setting body have confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of…