COVID-19 Daily Update 28 July, 2020
- Ministerial StatementToday there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19. Both new cases were imported on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 27th July 2020.
Bermuda now has 156 total confirmed positive cases.…
Additional Departure Times Added to Ferry Schedule’s Green Route Starting 3rd August
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that starting Monday, 3rd August 2020, changes to the temporarily reduced ferry schedule will take effect.
Additional departure times preferred by morning commuters will…
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Closed Due to Continued Water Shortage
- Press ReleaseThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), located in the Botanical Gardens, was closed late this morning (Tuesday, July 28th) until further notice due to a continued water shortage.
This issue is being addressed and DENR…
Expiry Date for Refrigerant Handlers’ Permits Extended to 31st October
- Press ReleasePlease note that the expiry date of any refrigerant handlers’ permits that were due to expire in 2020 have now effectively been extended from 31st July to the 31st October 2020.
This will allow additional time to coordinate the…
BAMZ Unable to Accommodate Summer Camp Groups Due to COVID-19 Regulations
- Press ReleaseThe Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) regrets to inform the public that visiting camp groups cannot be accommodated this summer, for public health reasons.
Indoor and outdoor spaces at BAMZ make it very hard for large groups to…
Financial Assistance & Supplemental Unemployment Benefit
- Press ReleaseThe public is aware that the Government’s unemployment benefit was extended from 12 to 16 weeks is now being extended by a further 2 weeks for a total of 18 weeks. It must be noted that due to individuals enrolling in the benefit at…
COVID-19 Update - 27 July
- Press ReleaseGood Day Members of the Media,
Today there were 803 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has 154 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
…
Public Procurement Policy Update
- Press ReleaseMr. Speaker, the Office of Project Management and Procurement (OPMP) was established in 2011 to regulate all procurement of goods, services, and works in the public sector. However, the Code of Practice for Project…
Cultural Affairs Best of Bermuda Award 2019 BDA Day Parade
- Press ReleaseThe Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo is pleased to highlight that the 2019 Bermuda Day Parade has received the 2020 Best In Bermuda Award for Cultural Event of the Year in the…
Illegal Dumpers to Face Prosecution
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Parks wishes to advise the public that persons found to be illegally dumping will face prosecution under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987 and its amendments.
Recently, the Ministry…
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