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Ferry Service Route Suspensions

The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that the 4:30 pm Blue Ferry travelling from Hamilton to Dockyard and Cavello Bay is suspended and this evening some minor delays are expected on the Green Route.

In addition, tomorrow…

Coronavirus Update from the Minister of Health

Good Morning,

I am holding this press conference today to update you on some of the enhanced protection measures currently being put in place to safeguard Bermuda against the threat of COVID-19 (the novel corona virus) and to provide you…

US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to a range of 1% to 1.25%

Yesterday (3 March), in a move intended to stave off the negative economic effects of the coronavirus on the US economy, the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to a range of 1.00% to 1.25%.  This followed…

Ministry of Public Works Supports Community E-Waste & TAG Recycling Day

The Ministry of Public Works is supporting the Free E-Waste & TAG Recycling Drop-Off Day event being sponsored by Somerset Cricket Club (SCC) on Saturday, March 7 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the club premises.

The public, specifically…

COVID-19 Information for Businesses

Earlier today a letter was sent from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to various business organizations across the island, including the Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC), the Association of Bermuda Insurers and…

Premier Commits Full Scope of Government Resources to Protecting Bermuda from the Coronavirus Threat

Earlier today Premier the Hon. David Burt JP MP met with individuals from across Government to ensure that Bermuda is committing the full force of its resources to safeguard Bermuda from COVID-19 and also is prepared for the eventuality of an…

Lane Closure For Asphalt Paving Works

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that there will be lane closures on Middle Road, Devonshire, from Fort Hill Road to Watlington Lane or thereabouts, for the asphalt paving works on the roadway from 4th March 2020 until 24th…

Ferry Route Suspensions

The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that the 4:30 pm Blue Ferry travelling from Hamilton to Dockyard is suspended and some delays are expected on the Green Route.

In addition, tomorrow morning (March 3) 7:10 am ferry…

Ministry of Health Dispels Rumour Regarding COVID-19

The Ministry of Health wishes to alert the public of a false claim circulating on social media regarding the novel corona virus.

The post falsely alleges that there has been a COVID-19 death at the hospital. This is categorically untrue.…

Repairs to Section of Bailey’s Bay Railway Trail Commence

The public will recall that in November 2019 a section of Railway Trail located in the Bailey’s Bay, Hamilton Parish area was closed to the public to effect repairs.

The Ministry of Public Works can report that the stabilization specialist…