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The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to advise the public of the quarantine guidelines for non-immunised persons.

As a reminder, the mandatory supervised quarantine for non-immunised travelers arriving in Bermuda by air takes effect today.

Upon entering Bermuda, all non-immunized travelers will be placed on quarantine, which includes a mandatory 14-night pre-paid booking at a government-authorized hotel at the traveler’s expense, except in the case of certain limited exemptions.

There are seven (7) approved quarantine locations:

The Government is aware of persons who are having issues with getting Travel Authorisations resulting in several people not being able to board flights to Bermuda. 

It is important to note that no Bermudian will be denied the ability to return home, and the Government has told the airlines serving Bermuda this directly. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has the information that a Bermudian cannot be denied the right to travel home. 

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21, and to celebrate fathers and all they do for their children, Primary 5 and Primary 6 students in the Bermuda Public School System shared why their father should be Father of the Year in an essay competition. 

The Ministry of Education in partnership with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, sponsored the Minister of Education’s fourth annual Father of the Year Essay competition which honoured eight fathers.

The Government of Bermuda today moved to clarify the changes to exemptions to the supervised quarantine for non-immunised travellers.

Initially, there were seven (7) exemption categories that were announced.

The Ministry of Health received 1713 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.  Additionally, there were no recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently ten active cases, of which;

• Ten are under public health monitoring and; 

• Zero are in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2504 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2461 persons have recovered, and sadly, there were 33 COVID-related deaths.

The source of all cases is as follows:

Mr Speaker, I would like to update my honourable colleagues about yet another exciting educational opportunity for the people of Bermuda. Today, I am pleased to announce yet another initiative to promote the relationship between the Bermuda Government and the University of the West Indies. Mr Speaker, By way of some background, The University of the West Indies was founded in 1948 and is the largest and longest standing higher education provider in the English-speaking Caribbean. Currently, UWI is ranked in the top 4% of Universities in the world.

Mr Speaker,

This morning I rise before you and my Honorable colleagues to share about the summer programmes that the Department of Education will be putting in place for our students to help make up for the lost number of school days they have experienced during the past school year.

Mr Speaker,

Good Morning Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to provide an update on the property – Wantley – located at 20 Princess Street in the City of Hamilton.

The property was purchased by the Bermuda Housing Corporation in March 2008 with a view to developing the site. In the intervening years funding was curtailed and the building was shuttered and boarded up.

The Ministry of Health received 1818 test results since the last update, and five were positive for the coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.3%. 

If you’re a young person interested in the sciences and are looking to gain first-hand experience working in a laboratory environment, then the Bermuda Government’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is looking for you.

The MDL is currently accepting applications for its Summer Student Volunteer Programme, which will run from July 4, through Saturday, September 4, 2021. The Bermuda Government Molecular Diagnostics Lab is the primary laboratory for the testing of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease) in Bermuda.

The Ministry of Health received 1607 test results since the last update, and zero were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.  

Additionally, there were no recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently five active cases, of which;

• Four are under public health monitoring and; 

• One is in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2499 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2461 persons have recovered, and sadly, there were 33 COVID-related deaths.

The source of all cases is as follows:

Good day Bermuda, and Welcome, 

Today, I am pleased to announce yet another initiative to promote the relationship between the Bermuda Government and the University of the West Indies.  To assist me I am joined by Dr. Cleveland Sam, Marketing and Communications Manager at the University of the West Indies (UWI) as we discuss advantageous initiatives to support Bermudians seeking higher education. 

The Department of Social Insurance advises the public that its office will be closed from 2:00 PM Thursday, 17 June and all day Friday, 18 June due to floor installation works. The Department will be closed on Monday 21 June to observe National Heroes Day, a public holiday.

The office will reopen and be accessible to the public at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 22 June. Telephone service will not be available during this time. However, members of the public can still email any queries to the following department sections:

Good evening Bermuda.

For more than a year now we have endured tests on our resilience, the likes of which we have not seen in a century. We have all lived through a time of unparalleled challenges, frustrations, and restrictions on our everyday lives that we could never have dreamed of. Throughout it all we have been resilient, and we have been united.

Thank you Premier, and good evening everyone.

Let me start by expressing my gratitude to everyone who has worked tremendously hard to keep Bermuda safe during this pandemic.

We have made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus, and we appear to be turning the corner with our positive coronavirus cases continuing to fall.

The Ministry of Health received 1445 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%. 

The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a false email error message regarding COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

Please find below a statement from the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, regarding the St. Regis Resort benefitting Bermudians and our economy.

Minister of Labour, the Hon Jason Hayward, JP, MP, said, “Members of the public will recall that in March 2021, the Government announced that over 90 Bermudian staff would start work at the St. Regis Resort in the first recruitment phase.

Bermuda will observe National Heroes Day on June 21, 2021. And to commemorate the day, the Department of Culture will host the Bermuda National Heroes Tribute Concert on Saturday 19^th, 5.00 pm at Victoria Park.

The concert will feature performances by Gene Steede, Joy T. Barnum, Willard Burch, Val Sherwood, Working Title band, Wendell “Shine” Hayward and other artists who will honour our eight National Heroes:

Ø  Mary Prince

Ø  Gladys Misick Morrell

Ø  Sir John W. Swan, KBE, JP

The Department of Education wishes to notify parents that registration for the Bright Start Programme 2021/2022 for three-year-olds has been postponed.

Parents who were planning to register their children for the Bright Start Programme at the preschools listed below are advised that the registration previously scheduled to take place from June 14th to 16th is postponed until further notice to enable a further review of the requirements for the online registration process:

A special good afternoon to our National Sport Governing Bodies, award recipients, their families and supporters.

Welcome to the Annual National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme award ceremony.

What an exciting occasion.

From tennis to sailing; from Sanshou to boxing; and from motorcycle racing to volleyball; we are here today to honour some of the best in youth sports.

The Ministry of Health received 4800 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.02%. 

These results are from testing done on Thursday (0 positive out of 1807 results (0.0% positivity)), Friday (1 positive out of 1488 results (0.1% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1505 results (0.0% positivity)).

The new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with a known case.

Additionally, there was one (1) recovery and no deaths.

Good Afternoon Bermuda

Tomorrow Bermuda will commemorate World Elder Abuse Day.  World Elder Abuse Day is held on June 15^th annually to bring awareness of elder abuse and negligence through cultural, social and economic processes.

Our elders should always get their share of respect, care, and concern.  Elder abuse can be of many types, financial abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect.

The Department of Education has opened registration for a virtual STEAM Academy offering for this summer with the theme: ‘Pandemic Vibes – Making the Shift’.

This year’s STEAM Academy will provide an amazing outlet for students who have been extremely resilient through this COVID-19 experience.

The annual programme, operated by the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Programme, will be delivered remotely from July 5th to 28th at a cost of $65 per week.

Using online tools, students will be engaged in remote learning classes from 10 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.

The Ministry of Transport would like to advise the public that as a result of the current Work to Rule by the Bermuda Industrial Union, it is anticipated that the regular bus and ferry schedule will experience some interruptions over the next week while this work to rule and overtime ban is ongoing.  

The Ministry of Transport will make every effort to keep the public informed.

More information on changes to the published bus and ferry schedule can be found at:

The amended Quarantine Order for travellers to Bermuda will not come into effect today, June 13, as previously announced. The Government of Bermuda apologises for the moving dates and the uncertainty this has caused.

The Ministry of Health today addressed rumours circulating in the community about bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach.

The Ministry of Health received 1683 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.  

Additionally, there were three (3) recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently four (4) active cases, of which;

• Four (4) are under public health monitoring and; 

• None are in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2460 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.

The source of all cases is as follows:

Her Majesty The Queen has recognised the following people in her annual Birthday Honours Iist:

Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour awardees:

Mr. Allan Trew – for services to tourism;

Ms. Laurie Shiell – for services to the community; 

Dr. Clarence Maxwell – for services to culture and Bermuda history; and

Mr. Jon Beard – for services to sport

The Ministry of Health received 1436 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. 

Additionally, there were no recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently seven (7) active cases, of which;

• Seven (7) are under public health monitoring and;

• None are in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2457 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.

The source of all cases is as follows:

The Ministry of Public Works would like to remind the public that trimming back overhanging trees and hedges from private property to prevent vegetation from projecting into the roadways or sidewalks is the property owner’s responsibility.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise of the present disposition of Wantley House located at 20 Princess Street, City of Hamilton.

Members of the public would be aware that the property has been in disrepair for many years and has unfortunately become a site for illicit drug use resulting in further damage from fires. Despite the Bermuda Housing Corporation frequently boarding up all the entryways to prevent illegal access and use of the building, the problem has persisted.

The Ministry of Health received 1698 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.  

Additionally, there was one (1) recovery and no deaths.

There are currently seven (7) active cases, of which;

• Seven (7) are under public health monitoring and; 

• None are in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2457 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths

The source of all cases is as follows:

“Very concerning and extremely disappointing,” said the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming regarding the many videos, social media posts and messages circulating highlighting yesterday’s REVOLVE boat event.

The Ministry of Labour will host an online panel discussion entitled “Bullying and Sexual harassment in the Workplace” on Thursday, 10 June at 6:00 p.m. live on Facebook, YouTube and CITV.

Mr. Speaker, I move that, in accordance with sections 10 & 11 of the Development & Planning Act 1974, this Honourable House consider and approve “the Bermuda Plan 2018”.

The Ministry of Health received 1193 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.  Additionally, there was one (1) recovery and no deaths.

There are currently eight (8) active cases, of which;

• Eight (8) are under public health monitoring and;

• None are in the hospital.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2456 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.

The source of all cases is as follows:

In collaboration with Performance Solutions Ltd., the Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce a series of upcoming free webinars this month.  

Amrita Bhalla, Senior Human Resources Consultant, Performance Solutions Ltd., will facilitate all the events.