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The Department of Parks advises the public that due to an increase in short-notice requests for Special Park Permits, all applications must be received at a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event date. 

The public is aware that COVID-19 has significantly reduced the number of residents travelling overseas. This has led to increased use of the parks, beaches, forts, and buildings at the Botanical Gardens for various functions and events. 

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Wednesday November 18th, 2020 – Until Further Notice

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing Harrington Sound trenching project in Hamilton Parish will require a full road closure due to severe flooding. This road closure will be on Harrington Sound Road between Rocky Ridge Road and Sommersall Road.

This road closure will be in effect day-and-night until the source of the flooding can be identified and the trench backfilled and paved.

Good Afternoon Bermuda, 

It is my pleasure to address you officially, for the first time, as Minister of Social Development and Seniors.

Throughout my career as an Occupational Therapist, I have had the pleasure of serving persons from across our community and have seen the needs of our people firsthand when it comes to healthcare and social issues.

There is no greater honour for me than to be able to use the skills and knowledge learned throughout my career to bring about change where it is needed most.

There were 471 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (17 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as local transmission with a known contact with details as follows:

• 1 resident who became symptomatic having been under quarantine since 12 November 2020, as they were a household contact of an imported case. (The imported case is a resident, who arrived on 7 November 2020 and tested positive on their Day 4 test).

Bermuda now has 224 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good evening Bermuda, and welcome members of the media who have joined us here at A. B. Place this evening.

I am joined by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry including changes to our rules surrounding travel to the island. Following that I will give an update on matters related to our border opening and training opportunities that are available to Bermudians so that they may reenter the workplace. First the Minister of Health. Minister.

Thank you, Minister Wilson.

Good Evening Members of the Media, 

Yesterday, there were 1,483 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

Bermuda has had 223 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

The Ministry of Public Works can advise that following routine maintenance on the Toyota Corolla assigned to the Cabinet Office, the GP1 license plate was erroneously switched to the Toyota Corolla. Once the error was realized, it was immediately resolved by placing the 31445 license plate back on the Corolla.

Good afternoon:

The Government today announced that Mr. Raymond Jones, CPA has been appointed the Director of the Department of Economic Development. Mr. Jones, a Certified Public Accountant, joins the newly created department following a thorough recruitment process. Mr. Jones brings strong leadership, a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post including seven years at the Bermuda Economic Development Corp (BEDC) as the Finance Director.

Following the news of the temporary closure of Pompano Beach Club, Premier David Burt said today: “Few businesses are insulated against the economic impact of this pandemic. The world over we are seeing that these are challenging times for the hospitality industry and Bermuda is no different.  For those members of staff who are now without employment, there is assistance available from the Ministry of Labour via the supplementary unemployment benefit and also the Department of Workforce Development.

Good Morning. 

The mission of the Ministry of Transport is to transport people and goods efficiently and safely. One of our main priorities is; 

1. To transform the transport fare media so that it is frictionless and cashless. 

It is with this context that we aim to Modernise Public Transportation through the implementation of a Digital Fare Media. 

A Digital Fare Media will provide the option for both residents and visitors alike to use their: 

There were 1056 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 13-14 November 2020, and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as imported with details as follows:

Good morning.

Following the November 6th Speech from the Throne, I would like to highlight upcoming initiatives that fall under my remit as the Minister of Public Works. 

Many will know that the intricate story of Bermuda started on the shores of an east-end landfall, and from that unintended beginning, the Island’s historical anchor has been St. George’s. Rebuilding Bermuda must encompass the renewal of the east end. 

On Thursday, November 5^th 2020 Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP visited the St. Regis Bermuda Resort site in St. George’s for a tour and progress update from the developers.

Minister Roban was joined by MP Lovitta Foggo, Senator and Junior Home Affairs Minister Lindsay Simmons as well as the Director of Planning, Victoria Pereira – plus various Department of Planning staff and members of the Development Applications Board (DAB).

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform this Honourable House that the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, through the Department for National Drug Control, has completed the fourth administration of the Survey of Pregnant Women. This survey, an update of the 2015 survey, serves the purpose of monitoring the prevalence of the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and now also vaping amongst pregnant women. The rationale for the survey is that alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use in pregnancy increases the risk of negative pregnancy outcomes.

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with a brief on an innovative training seminar, conducted recently by the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP), for government departments’ enforcement officers. This demonstrates a systemic and collaborative approach, especially in these austere times when creativity and the best use of all available resources are vital.

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise before this Honourable House to table the Annual Report of the Bermuda College for the year 2019-2020, as required under Section 8 (2) of the Bermuda College Act 1974.

Mr. Speaker,

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to provide an overview of the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2019 which was tabled on the 6th November 2020. 

Mr. Speaker, 

Today I would like to provide this Honourable House with details emanating from the recently held General Election.  On October 01^st 2020, the people of Bermuda went to the polls to exercise their democratic right to vote; a vote that led to an emphatic victory for the Government.

Mr Speaker, you will recall that earlier this year, this Honurable House approved a raft of changes to the Parliamentary Election Act 1978.  The most significant changes were enacted to:

There were 905 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (12 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19. 

These most recent cases are classified as imported with details as follows:

Good Afternoon Bermuda

This afternoon, I will provide an overview of the Ministry of Education’s Throne Speech priorities and areas of focus. 

This year’s Throne Speech’s theme: Rebuilding Bermuda with Bermudians at Heart communicates the basis and foundation of all of the Government’s legislative priorities for this session of the House of Assembly.  At the heart of rebuilding Bermuda is public education. The Government acknowledges that:

Bermuda’s young people must feel the investment of their homeland in their success. 

There were 1230 test results received by the Ministry of Health 10-11 November 2020, and five were positive for COVID-19. 

Four of these recent cases are classified as imported and one as local transmission with known contact, with details as follows:

There were 811 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (9 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

The most recent case is classified as imported. They were a returning resident who arrived on AA 308 from Miami on 8 November who tested positive on their arrival test, having not had a pre-departure test.

Bermuda now has 215 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.

I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson who will provide an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that, I will give an update on matters related to how the Government is doing all we can to support persons while reminding us of the measures of what we must all continue to do to stay safe in light of the Coronavirus.

Minister of Health.

Thank you, Minister Wilson.

Good Afternoon. 

Following the November 6th Speech from the Throne, I would like to highlight upcoming initiatives which fall under my remit as Minister of Home Affairs. 

The first is consumer protections for loans and mortgages. I will soon be introducing legislation that ensures new home owners and existing mortgage holders have enhanced protections for loans and mortgages. 

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.

In today’s press conference I will speak on four (4) topics:

1. Introduction of a Living Wage;
2. Execution of Financial Assistance Reform;
3. Implementation of Unemployment Insurance;
4. Introduction of an Economic Investment Certificate.

Living Wage