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Ministry Shares Phone Numbers to assist with Unemployment Benefit Application processing

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit.

Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable…

A State of Emergency – COVID 19

Mr. Speaker, on Saturday morning the people of Bermuda awoke to more than an unseasonably cool north wind. For the first time in at least four decades this…

6 April COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who…

Update – Child Care Services for Children of Essential Services Workers

Good Evening,

We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of this programme is needed for children of…

Good Friday Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory

The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Good Friday holiday (Friday, April 10), garbage and recyclables normally collected on that day will be collected on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

As a reminder, Friday garbage collection…

Public Advised Against Spreading False Information

The Bermuda Government continues working to provide accurate up to date information on COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are persons in the community committed to spreading false information, resulting in panic, confusion, fear, and frustration.…

Statement from the Commissioner of Education

The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, has today provided clarity regarding a letter from BUT that has appeared in the media.  

Commissioner Richards said "Children must be placed at the centre of all…

5 April COVID-19 Update

Five additional test results were received today, all of which were negative for COVID-19. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda remains at 37.

Out of the 37 total cases, 14 people have…

Guidelines under the Emergency Powers (COVID-19 SHELTER IN PLACE) Regulations 2020

Guidelines for Deliveries, Grocery Stores, Pharmacies and Gas Stations

under section 9 (1) and (2)

Introduction:

The Government’s objective is to limit the movement of the…

Schroders (Bermuda) Limited Provides Lunch for Health Ministry Staff

On Friday, Schroders (Bermuda) Limited provided a hot lunch for the Ministry of Health staff engaged in essential COVID-19 work. These staff members included epidemiologists, medical officers, community health …