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Premier Remarks From the Virtual Market Vendor Selection 29 September

Thank you, Erica, for the kind introduction.

Executive Director, Ms. Erica Smith, Chairman, MP Jamahl Simmons, BEDC Staff and ladies and gentlemen.

Good afternoon.

On behalf of the Bermuda Government, it is a pleasure to be…

Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Resumes Normal Operations

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) can confirm that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk resumed normal operations on Friday, September 25th, after being temporarily closed from 4pm Thursday, September 24th. DPT thanks the public for…

COVID-19 Update – Premier Remarks 29 September

Good afternoon Bermuda; and thank you, members of the media, for your attendance today.

I begin today’s press conference on a sombre note. On behalf of the Government of Bermuda and the people of Bermuda, I express my condolences to the…

Minister Wilson COVID-19 Press statement 29th September 2020

Today there were 418 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

Bermuda now has 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Government Reaches Agreement in Principle with BPA

After many weeks of negotiations, the Government of Bermuda can confirm that it has reached agreement in principle with the Bermuda Police Association (BPA) that will essentially see the Police participate in the austerity measures programme for…

Saliva Testing

The Ministry of Health is advising the public that returning officers and presiding officers employed by the Parliamentary Registrar as well as election candidates have the opportunity to undergo saliva…

Minister Ming on Shooting Death

In response to the murder of a young woman which took place in Pembroke this morning, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming offered the following: 

"This was very distressing news to receive in the early hours of this…

Athene Donates Laptops to Bermuda Public School System

PEMBROKE, Bermuda – September 29, 2020 – Athene Holding Ltd. (“Athene”) (NYSE: ATH) and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re Ltd.(ALRe), announced it is donating 200 laptops to the Bermuda Public School System for the 2020-…

Bermuda British Airways Service from London Switches to Heathrow

Hamilton, Bermuda – Commencing March 28, 2021, Bermuda commercial air service from London will originate from Heathrow Airport, replacing service from Gatwick Airport, the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways announced…

Minister Foggo - Broadcasting Black Film Screening

Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening of Broadcasting Black, a locally produced film which explores the often overlooked contribution of black media to the…