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Update on Public Bus Service

Mr. Speaker, the public bus service has been disrupted for seven days now. In these trying times, not having transportation adds additional stress, anxiety and burden to those who rely on the…

COVID-19 Update 24 September 2021

“I am extremely sorry to report today seven COVID related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “This is very sad news, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.”…

Update on Border Controls - Quarantine (Covid-19) (No. 3) Order 2020

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

As this Honourable House will recall, a 14 day quarantine in a government approved facility for unvaccinated travellers came into effect on 20 June, with an end date of 30 September …

Intercountry adoptions approved jurisdictions

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an issue related to intercountry adoptions that will approve two jurisdictions namely Jamaica; and Trinidad and Tobago which is in response to requests from prospective applicants who are desirous of adopting…

Bermuda Post Office

Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on the current status of theBermuda Post Office (BPO), as well as the progress the BPO is making to modernize their services.

Mr. Speaker, the BPO’s…

Disaster Victim Identification Training

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House that during the week of 30th August 2021, a number of Bermuda agencies received training in Disaster Victim identification known as DVI.

Mr…

Ministry and Department of Education Saliva Screening Programme Update

The Ministry and Department of Education is providing an update on the Saliva Screening Programme and reminds parents and guardians that all public schools are continuing with remote learning until further notice.

The Minister of Education…

Three International Experts Appointed to the Sargasso Sea Commission

On September 21, 2021, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission, established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, signed in…

COVID-19 Briefing Premier's Remarks 22 September 2021

Good Afternoon Bermuda, I would firstly like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those members of our community whom we have lost during this outbreak.

All of those who have been so tragically…

COVID-19 Briefing Minister of Health's Remarks 22 September 2021

Good afternoon.

I begin my remarks today by offering sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus. This month we have seen quite a few deaths, and I realise that…