Bermuda News Updates

The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public of a temporary change in the public bus schedule. Commencing tomorrow, Monday, 4 October through Sunday, 17 October, the public bus service will operate on the Sunday schedule, seven days per week. Additional commuter runs are included from Monday to Saturday.

The schedule adjustment is due to the staffing shortages, which have increased recently owing to COVID-19 related absences. The temporary bus schedule requires fewer resources, which provides for a safer and reliable public bus service.

The Ministry of Public Works announced today that it intends to rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill.

The renaming of this landmark road is part of a special recognition for Bermuda’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist, Flora Duffy. 

The name change is in accordance with the Road Renaming Notice under Sections 15 & 16 of the Public Lands Act 1984.

Tomorrow (October 4) the notice will be Officially Gazetted.

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors wishes to highlight initiatives and resources to support Dementia care in Bermuda.

The Minister, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, expressed, “As we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month during September, I am happy to share resources for those living with dementia, and those caring for them.” 

“In February 2021, our Ministry launched ‘Dementia Care in Bermuda’, an educational campaign to support families, caregivers, and the general public who may encounter someone with dementia or who may be at risk of developing dementia.” 

“Bermuda has experienced three more coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “My deepest condolences to the families and friends who are mourning the loss of a loved one.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4158 test results, and 92 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.2%.

These results are from testing done on:

▪          Tuesday: 42 positive out of 2222 results (1.9% positivity)

▪          Wednesday: 50 positive out of 1936 results (2.6% positivity)

Good Day and Welcome,

Today, I wish to update the public on the plans to transition our public schools from Remote Learning to in-person instruction. In September, based on the data received at that time the decision to start the school year via remote learning was made. This decision was not made lightly, as we have repeatedly acknowledged that in-person learning is best for our students. 

As Hurricane Sam continues on its projected path, the Minister of National Security, Renee Ming once again encouraged vigilance from the public. 

The Minister notes that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) continues to closely monitor the intense category 4 storm as it makes its approach near the island.  

Currently, a Tropical Strom Warning is in effect.