Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4992 test results, and 195 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%. Testing numbers decreased by nearly 50%, partly related to the U.S. no longer requiring travellers to show proof of a negative Covid test before boarding flights to the country. These results […]Read More
“ Over the past several years, we have seen a shift in our community, from an idyllic paradise where individuals could move freely from one end of the island to another and reports of violent incidents were few and far between, to a place where our youth are afraid of leaving the parishes where they […]Read More
Premier David Burt today led condolences to the family of the late Olga M. Scott OBE, wife of former Premier the Hon. W. Alexander Scott CBE, JP and mother to Mrs. Robyn Eve and Minister of Transport the Hon. Lawrence Scott. Premier Burt said, “This kind and compassionate woman exemplified the very essence of public […]Read More
The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons is pleased to announce that 23 young people successfully completed Mirrors flagship Community Programme at Southlands Park on Saturday, 11 June 2022, and eight students officially opened the Field of Learning Garden Club. The Community Programme is in its 15th year of […]Read More
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, strongly condemned the violence that took place early yesterday morning (June 18th) in the Arboretum. Minister Weeks stated: “After receiving the news that a man was seriously injured during this incident, I want to send my sincerest well wishes to the victim as he recovers. […]Read More
Tomorrow Monday, June 20, 2022, Bermuda will observe National Heroes Day As the community is aware, this is the designated day when Bermuda pays tribute to those eight individuals who have made significant contributions to our society. As a reminder, Bermuda’s National Heroes are: Mary Prince Gladys Misick Morrell Sir John W. Swan, KBE, […]Read More
“The One Bermuda Alliance is pleased to see the Government responding to our call to confirm the legal status of existing same-sex couples who marriages were left in limbo by the Privy Council’s judicial decision,” says Shadow Minister of Legal Affairs, Scott Pearman. “After the OBA called for the Government to clarify the legal […]Read More
The Ministry of Public Works advises that an acute shortage of the number of operational garbage collection trucks for the Island has been improved thanks to valiant efforts by the Public Works team. The Minister of Public Works the Hon. Lt. Col. David Burch said: “Today we are pleased to report that we now have […]Read More
Yesterday, the Bahamian government announced that it will drop its travel visa and the need for a negative covid test upon arrival as of Sunday. Yet Premier David Burt and the Progressive Labour Party government are steadfast in wanting this prohibitive process to continue. It is a hindrance—to locals and visitors to the island alike. […]Read More
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline due to technical difficulties. Therefore, COVID-19 statistics are not able to be provided today. An update will be provided once the situation is resolved, which we anticipate in the coming days. The Ministry of Health reminds the public that the current supply of the COVID-19 vaccines expires at the end […]Read More