Minister Ming Hurricane Teddy Press Statement Saturday, September 19th, 2020 Today, the Emergency Measures Organisation met to get the latest update on Hurricane Teddy. I am pleased to note that all of our partner agencies have reported that they are ready and prepared . Hurricane Teddy continues to be a threat to Bermuda, but […]
COVID-19 Update Deputy Premier 16 September Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 Good evening and thank you for coming. I am sitting in for Premier the Hon. David Burt this evening, because he has a standing engagement on Wednesday evenings that is normally only broken in truly extraordinary circumstances. Today, like every other Wednesday, the Premier is […]
Emergency shelters and medical centres In the event of an emergency, you might be advised to leave a particular area on the island. The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) makes the decision after consulting with committee members and weather officials. If the EMO feels an area is at high risk, it will publicly notify you through the media. […]
Bermuda Government EMO Press Conference Good afternoon all: Our last weather update indicates that Paulette is a strong tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 knots and higher gusts, located at 3PM about 440 nautical miles to the east southeast of Bermuda. Paulette is expected to reach hurricane strength tonight, and continue its movement […]
Bermuda Government Press Conference Regarding the Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 Good Afternoon Bermuda: We are now just five days from the reopening of Bermuda’s Public Schools and welcoming back just under 5,000 pre, primary, middle and senior students. I’ve met with parents and students across the island who are excited […]
Bermuda Government COVID-19 Update September 8, 2020 Good evening Bermuda. During today’s briefing, we will have an update on COVID-19 testing and other matters from the Minister of Health. I will provide an update on the Supplementary Unemployment Benefit, and the grant of 50% Payroll Tax Relief to Taxi Owners and Operators. But before those […]