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Today, the Cabinet Office paused to remember all who lost their lives on September 11^th, in the Twin Towers in New York City and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. 

And a Cabinet Office spokesperson encouraged the community to remember in particular the Bermudians and Bermuda residents – Rhondelle Tankard, Boyd Gatton and Robert Higley – who tragically died on that day.  

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, said today: “Yet another incident of violence has occurred in our country, and I send out my condolences to the victim’s family.

“I also wish the second stabbing victim who attended the hospital a speedy recovery.

“We must always condemn violent incidents like these, and the community violence issue will continue to require our collective attention and focus.

The Ministry and Department of Education would like to remind parents and students that pre-return COVID testing commences today. 

Negative results dated between September 9-11, 2022, are required to allow for in-class learning on September 12th, 2022. 

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain JP MP stated this morning, “The response from students who have already registered for their return to school tests is positive. Thus far, we have 3,506 students registered for testing.

A Government spokesperson has confirmed that in keeping with the protocol on the passing of the Sovereign, the UK and the Overseas Territories have entered a period of National Mourning.

Earlier today at Government House, there was a 21-rifle salute to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks stated: “By all accounts, Hurricane Earl passed the Island early this morning without significant incident.

“I want to thank our emergency services, including our Police, Regiment, medical services and our Fire and Rescue Service for their work and readiness for what could have been a different scenario.”