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BPO Commemorative Stamp Series

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) has issued its first commemorative stamp series for 2020, which features Bermuda’s historic bridges.

Bermuda’s bridges have been important in the development of our island going back to 1620. Now, four…

Minister Caines - 18 May Update

Good evening Bermuda.

Last week Friday we welcomed back returning residents on the Delta Airlines charter flight. One of the challenges that we had noticed from prior arrangements at the quarantine facility was that individuals were…

BPO - Overseas Mail Advisory

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) provided the following update regarding international mail.

The public will be aware that there have been major global disruptions to the logistical networks for mail, such as airlines and shipping, due to…

18 May COVID-19 Update

Good afternoon.

The gradual return of activity on our streets and the efforts of hardworking men and women in business to adapt to a rapidly changing model of customer service should have been seen by everyone. Slowly, there is…

Minister Wilson COVID-19 Update 18 May

Good Afternoon,

Between Sunday and today there were 532 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

February 2020 Retail Sales Index

Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the February 2020 Retail Sales Index report (attached). 

The Minister explained, “After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 0…

Start of Bus Service Delayed

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is advising the public that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) meeting scheduled for 8:00 am tomorrow morning (18 May), the bus service which was recently announced to resume tomorrow will be…

COVID-19 Update from the Ministry of Health - May 16

Today there were 82 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 123 total confirmed positive cases. Their updated status is as follows:

*  there are 41 active cases, of…

COVID19 Update

Good Afternoon Bermuda. Since the announcement of the end of Shelter in Place and the confirmation that we will adopt a phased approach to our reopening of our economy, there has been much speculation around when we as a country will move to…

Minister Wilson COVID-19 Update 15th May

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 244 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 1 was positive for COVID-19.

As I indicated in a press release yesterday, Bermuda has regrettably lost another victim to COVID-19. My sincere…