Local News From Every Source
Over Friday and Saturday, 1408 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
As of Saturday 17 October, Bermuda has had 185 total confirmed positive cases with status as follows:
Today (Sunday, 18th October 2020) the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott JP, MP reacted to the news that Bermuda recorded two road fatalities within the last 72 hours.
“I was shocked to learn that two men have tragically lost their lives in separate fatal road collisions in the past 72 hours.
I send my sincere condolences to both men’s families on behalf of the Government of Bermuda.
While not speaking to the circumstances of either fatal collision, I wish to urge road users in general to exercise more care, caution and courtesy.
The Ministry of National Security is advising that for the remaining month of October and month of November the Department of Corrections is spearheading a Community Book Drive for inmates.
On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci.
Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, today announced that the Attorney-General, Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, will serve as the acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports. Minister Simmons will act until a substantive minister is appointed, which will happen before the convening of Parliament.
Yesterday evening the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP attended the formal ribbon cutting ceremony for WindReach Bermuda’s new Adult Day Centre.
The Centre will serve as a base for their Adult Day Programme which services adults living with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s.
Minister Wilson officially opened the Centre alongside WindReach Board Chair Stewart Ritchie and WindReach Executive Director Tina Nash.
Today the Attorney-General and Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Kathy L. Simmons, JP, MP, offered condolences on the passing of Mr. Shiraz Ali.
A deeply respected Cup Match legend, Mr. Ali represented Somerset for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. For him though, cricket was not a game, and matches were not battles. Instead cricket was an art and science, and matches were opportunities to show mental strength, physical readiness, and self-discipline while also trying to be victorious.
Yesterday, 790 test results were received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 185 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released the June 2020 Retail Sales Index publication from the Department of Statistics.
The Ministry of Health wishes to advise media outlets that the timing of the regular release of COVID-19 statistics has been revised.
The previous timing of the daily COVID-19 release (evenings) followed on from the evening press conferences held during the State of Emergency.
To reduce overtime and relieve Ministry of Health staff from working unsociable hours, we will now compile COVID-19 numbers in the morning for release before noon.
Please note schedule below going forward:
The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, today announced five Permanent Secretary reassignments.
Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Community Affairs and Sports
Aideen Ratteray Pryce – Chief Strategy Officer, Ministry of Health
Chris Farrow – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development and Seniors
Jasmin Smith – Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
Gina Hurst-Maybury – Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform
Tomorrow, 15 October, the Department of Statistics will observe the 12th Annual Caribbean Statistics Day. Also another milestone will be observed this month, the 3rd World Statistics Day on the 20th October.
The latter is celebrated every five years.
Both events coincide with the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations which is being celebrated this year.
This year, the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSD) chose the theme “Connecting the World with Data We Can Trust”.
Good Afternoon Bermuda, and welcome members of the media.
Today, I am joined today by the Minister of Health who will be providing an update to the public on the latest from her Ministry. Following that I will give an update on matters related to the Economy, Tourism, and Education.
Minister of Health:
Thank you Minister. I would like to echo your sentiments on the importance of residents getting a flu shots to protect against this year’s seasonal flu. This year it is vital that as many persons as possible avail themselves of the flu shot.
Good Afternoon,
Today there were 551 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on British Airways flight 2233 on 4 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun.
Bermuda now has 185 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.
These operations may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite this, the Ministry assures there is no environmental risk to area residents.
For the public’s reference, the operations process is as follows:
Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.
The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.
Bermuda has had 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.
The following statement is from Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP.
On Thursday I presented a team that would be responsible for delivering on the unprecedented mandate of trust received from the people of Bermuda on October 1st. One of the appointments made on that day has generated some significant concern, concerns which I must equally now share.
Her Majesty The Queen, has recognised the following Bermudians in her 2020 Birthday Honours List:
Commander of the British Empire:
Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour:
Good morning,
Thank you so much for joining us this morning. What an unusual year this has been.
For the last 8 months, all of Bermuda has had to readjust how we conduct our lives; reevaluate how we interact with one another; and redefine how we provide services to the people of this country.
I am pleased to say that while we were in the throes of a global pandemic, the men and women of the Bermuda Post Office rose to the challenge and continued delivering mail, thus providing Bermuda with the stellar customer service that it is known for.
The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that, commencing 14th October, the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot (for both adults and children). Persons over the age of 65 years will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free-of-charge.
“Flu Express” Schedule