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Good morning members of the media and, good morning to the people of Bermuda who are tuned in online and on CITV. 

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5196 test results, and 12 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.2%.

These results are from testing done on:

•        Thursday: 2 positive out of 1778 results (0.1% positivity)

•        Friday: 6 positive out of 2005 results (0.3% positivity)

•        Saturday: 3 positive out of 1413 results (0.2% positivity)

One of the new cases is classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, represented Bermuda  in the Opening of the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace Westminster hosted by The Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP. While in the UK to participate at COP26, the Deputy Premier had the opportunity to deliver closing remarks at the event on behalf of Bermuda and the UK Overseas Territories and plant the Remembrance Stake on behalf of those Bermudians who served in military duty.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3548 test results, and 12 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.

These results are from testing done on:

·         Tuesday: 10 positive out of 1797 results (0.6% positivity)

·         Wednesday: 2 positive out of 1751 results (0.1% positivity)

Three of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.

The additional 9 new cases are classified as either local transmission (7) or under investigation (2). 

As we approach the holiday season, the BRSC again reminds the motoring public to reduce your speed.  This is why we have chosen the monthly topic for November as – Better Late than Never/Slow Down.  With this topic, we will emphasise how important speed limits are and why they are in place.

Speed limits were created to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of traffic collisions. Without speed limits, there would be mayhem on our roads because everyone would be able to drive at whatever speed they choose.  That is definitely a recipe for disaster. 

Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, represented Bermuda at the 13th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) held on the 28 and 29 of October. 

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

One Year Work from Bermuda Certificate 

In pursuit of the elimination of violence and harassment in the workplace, on 26 October 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Labour Relations Manager participated in a webinar hosted by the International Labour Organisation’s Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean to raise awareness on the ILO Convention No. 190 among constituents in the Caribbean.

“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another two coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2997 test results, and eight were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.

These results are from testing done on:

§  Sunday: 3 positive out of 1286 results (0.2% positivity)

§  Monday: 5 positive out of 1711 results (0.3% positivity)

The following statement was issued today by the Speaker of the House, the Hon. Dennis Lister, JP, MP.

The Convening of the next Session of the Legislature will be on Friday, 5 November 2021.

The Government’s legislative agenda will be set out in the Speech from the Throne, which will be delivered for the first time by Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie.

Good afternoon.

Over the past few weeks, our COVID statistics have improved. Although we have reported coronavirus related deaths, we have also seen fewer active cases. While we cannot become complacent, I am optimistic that things will continue to get better. And for things to continue to get better, we must all do our part and follow the public health guidance.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to update and share photos of the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Walter Roban, JP, MP, first two days attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. 

Yesterday, Minister Roban participated in a meet-and-greet with the UK Overseas Territory (UKOT) delegations participating at COP26 (photos below). 

The Ministry of Health is aware of a Public Health Alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) relating to a salmonella outbreak linked to “Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL”.

I take this opportunity to advise Employers against the use of precarious independent contractor work contracts. The Ministry of Labour has received several reports from workers and members of the public about unfair contractual terms and employment contracts that seem to take advantage of the current economic climate in Bermuda and challenge finding suitable  and sustainable employment.

The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme. 

As part of the Bermuda Economic Recovery Plan’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Ministry of Labour launched the first Graduate Trainee Pilot Programme in February 2021, with 15 recent college/university graduates involved. 

“Sadly, Bermuda has recorded three coronavirus related deaths since our last update,” said the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6461 test results, and ten were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.2%.

These results are from testing done on:

§  Thursday: 5 positive out of 1934 results (0.3% positivity)

§  Friday: 1 positive out of 2595 results (<0.1% positivity)