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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

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

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is advising that mail to and from the United Kingdom will be affected due to the UK’s COVID-19 border closure.

It is expected that the UK mail delays will last until the beginning of December 2020, or until the UK borders reopen.

The BPO notes that if residents wish their letter and parcel mail to reach the UK in time for the Christmas holiday, they are strongly advised to have their mail dropped off to the General Post Office and/or the Devonshire Post Office by 12.00pm tomorrow November 10, 2020.

Earlier today, during a ceremony at Government House Dr. Ernest Peets was Sworn-In as the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports.

His Excellency, the Governor, John Rankin administered the oath of office.

Dr. Peets said, “This appointment is something for which I am very grateful. All of my skills, education and experience have culminated wonderfully for this particular ministry. I pledge to give the people of Bermuda 110 percent.”

Good Afternoon,

This past Friday, the Bermuda Government set out our legislative agenda, which continues our in keeping with our 2020 General Election Platform. 

The main areas of focus of my remarks today, will be the Ministry of Finance Throne Speech initiatives. At the end of my remarks I will give an update on the Fairmont Southampton redundancies. 

I will begin with the reform of banking laws to assist with the harmonization of the Bermuda base rate charged by local banks: 

Good afternoon members of the media and the public viewing live. 
On Friday, November the 6, this Government presented the 2020 Throne Speech, which detailed how in this first legislative year we will advance the Agenda that earned overwhelming support at the polls. We will continue to invest in our young people, we will continue to protect our seniors and vulnerable, and we will continue our focus on growing our economy and creating economic opportunity for Bermudians. 

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the Ministry of Public Works will carry out emergency embankment & wall repairs along Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale Street.

The investigation & repair works will commence immediately and the westbound lane has been closed due to the lane collapsing.

The emergency lane closure will take place during Monday November 9^th 2020 through to Friday December 18^th 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm week days.

There were 2235 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 6-8 November, and five were positive for COVID-19. 

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

There were 834 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (5 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19.  These most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived together on BA 2233 from London on 27 October 2020.

Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today announced the appointment of Dr. Ernest Peets as a Senator and Government Leader in the Senate. “I am extremely pleased that Dr. Peets has accepted this appointment and look forward to working with him as he joins this committed and dynamic Government team.” Dr. Peets is a Certified Family Therapist, and an internationally certified Addiction and Drug Counselor. Ernest is also a Professional Member of the American Counselors Association, and the American Psychological Association.

There were 556 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (4 November 2020), and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from London on 27 October 2020. This case is a returning resident who is asymptomatic and had both a negative pre-arrival test  and arrival test. This case has been in quarantine since arrival as is also a close contact of a known case from the same flight. 

Bermuda now has 207 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: