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Embodiment of RBR for Hurricane Humberto

The Governor has signed an order to embody 120 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as of 1700 on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in preparation for Hurricane Humberto. 

The Royal Bermuda Regiment is trained and well-practised in…

Hurricane Humberto Update

Good afternoon everyone,

Hurricane Humberto is now a category 2 hurricane and forecast to continue tracking towards Bermuda.

 I just got out of a meeting with the Emergency Measures Organization in my capacity as the Chairman…

Ministry of Finance Reports on 2019/20 First Quarter Fiscal Performance

2019/20 First Quarter Fiscal Performance:

The headline numbers for the 2019/20 National Budget was: a revenue target of $1,118.5 million; current expenditure of $1,046.4 million, including debt service; capital…

Status Update: The Ministry of Education on Hurricane Humberto

The Ministry of Education wishes to provide an update on the status of Bermuda public school closures in preparation for Hurricane Humberto.

Following The Bermuda Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) meeting held earlier today, the…

The Ministry of Education: Update on Hurricane Humberto

The Ministry of Education is advising of the following:

As per the standard hurricane protocol, The Bermuda Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) provides direction on how schools are to respond when a hurricane is approaching the island…

Department Of Corrections Hold Right Living House Open House

On Wednesday 11 September, the Department of Corrections (DOC), Right Living House celebrated their ninth anniversary with an Open House highlighting their move to the Co-Educational Facility in Ferry Reach.

In attendance was the Minister…

Hurricane Humberto Update

Good afternoon everyone,

Hurricane Humberto is now a category 1 hurricane and forecast to continue tracking towards Bermuda.

The Emergency Measures Organisation or EMO continues to closely monitor the system and stand prepared and…

Statement from the Chief Medical Officer: Whooping Cough Occurrence

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, MD, MPH has today issued a statement regarding whooping cough disease and the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) control measures. 

Dr Peek-Ball stated, “The Ministry of Health…

Tropical Storm Humberto

The Ministry of National Security is advising that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) is closely monitoring the track of Tropical Storm Humberto which is forecast to become a hurricane. 

“The EMO is prepared and stands ready to…

Public Bus Service Update

On September 10, the Department of Public Transportation resumed the school bus service which requires additional buses and operators to meet the published schedule.

A combination of mechanical breakdowns and accidents has resulted in a…