“The Government is advancing the Dr. Cann Park II Affordable Housing Development, a project that will deliver 110 new rental units, with a primary focus on providing affordable accommodation for Bermuda’s seniors,” Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 25th] the Minister... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Affordable Housing Strategy 2025-2035, the Government’s ten-year roadmap for improving housing affordability, accessibility and opportunity in Bermuda, has been tabled in Parliament. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 25], Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said, “The Strategy [PDF here] is built... Read more of this article
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Sept. 28], with the announcements listed on the Order Paper including the Auditor General’s Report: Ministerial Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses – Second Report of the Auditor General, Bermuda; the Effectiveness of the Government of Bermuda Receivables and Debt Management Process – Report... Read more of this article
A private aircraft travelling from Florida to Portugal landed safely in Bermuda on Friday following a cockpit smoke emergency that prompted temporary closures of the Causeway and access to Kindley Field Road. A spokesperson said, “Skyport can confirm that a private corporate aircraft travelling from West Palm Beach, Florida, en route to Beja,... Read more of this article
“Today’s Premier’s Question Period raised a straightforward issue: How should Bermudians measure the performance of their Government, ” Opposition Leader, Ben Smith said today after the morning session in the House of Assembly. Mr Smith said, “Minister Jason Hayward, while seeking to become Premier, has spoken about the need for... Read more of this article
“I rise today to update this Honourable House of the progress made in the development and delivery of the Litigation Guardian Service and the activities undertaken by Litigation Guardians during the period 2020 to 2025,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 25th]. The... Read more of this article
“In 2026, the Department of Workforce Development placed 102 college and university students through the Summer Employment Programme,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 25th] the Minister said, “I rise today to inform this Honorable House of the work undertaken through... Read more of this article
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne tabled three documents relating to the electricity sector in the House of Assembly today [Sept 25th]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Today I table three documents in this Honourable House: the National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 in its final form; the Ministerial Direction... Read more of this article
The restoration of the Bermuda Flag mural at No. 1 Car Park on Front Street has been completed. A spokesperson said, “A familiar piece of Hamilton’s public art landscape has been given new life, as the City of Hamilton completes the restoration of the Bermuda Flag mural at No. 1 Car Park on Front Street. “The restoration forms part of... Read more of this article
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Sept 25] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Public Service Superannuation Fund: Phased Reduction of the Lump-Sum Conversion Factor; The Bermuda Affordable Housing Strategy 2025-2035: Closing the Gap Securing Affordable Housing Across Generations; Advancing Affordable... Read more of this article
BermyCards will host its second annual Bermuda Card Show on Saturday, November 21, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Washington Mall, with card vendors gathering for the event during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year. A spokesperson said, “Trading card collecting continues to grow around the world, and Bermuda is very much part of that excitement. As... Read more of this article
The legal matter pertaining to the PLP Leadership election returned to court again today [Sept 23], the latest step in the legal case brought by PLP leadership candidate Curtis Dickinson, with the court apparently attaching a penal notice to its latest order. Prior Court Rulings The court has already issued two written rulings as it pertains to this... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt is “encouraging Bermudians to follow proceedings in the House of Assembly on Friday, 25 September, when the House is expected to debate the long-awaited Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Report was tabled in the House of Assembly on 10... Read more of this article
Knowledge Quest has announced 18 recipients of its 2026 scholarships, marking the organisation’s 25th year of providing financial support to deserving Bermudians. A spokesperson said, “Knowledge Quest is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Knowledge Quest Scholarships. This marks Knowledge Quest’s 25th year of providing means-tested... Read more of this article
Bermudian independent private office and family governance adviser Gina Pereira has received the Geoffrey Shindler Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession at the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards in London. A spokesperson said, “STEP is the global professional association for practitioners specialising in family inheritance and succession... Read more of this article
D’Angele Symonds has been named the Department of Energy’s 2026/27 Bursary Award recipient, receiving $20,000 toward her university tuition and related expenses. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce D’Angele Symonds as the Department of Energy’s Bursary Award recipient. “The award, valued at... Read more of this article
The Office of Youth Affairs, under the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, is encouraging young people, youth-serving organisations, and community members to take advantage of three funding opportunities for the 2026–2027 financial year: Youth Grants, Youth Investments, and Youth Event Sponsorships. Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
Guadeloupe struck twice in the final six minutes to beat nine-man Bermuda 2-1 in the CONCACAF Nations League B opener at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Enrique Russell converted an 18th-minute penalty, and Bermuda held the lead into the second half. The contest turned in the 64th minute when defender Jorj Dublin was sent off and Guadeloupe pressed... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Kane Crichlow scored a very impressive goal as Dagenham & Redbridge defeated Waltham Abbey 3-0 in their Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round replay. Crichlow came close to opening the scoring during the first half when the Waltham Abbey goalkeeper spilled the ball into his path, but his effort was cleared off the line. The... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Public Works & Environment Jache Adams are holding a press conference this morning [Sept 23] to provide an an update on the Mangrove Bay Health Centre. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference Minister... Read more of this article
Secret Weapons and Strike Force each recorded 4-0 sweeps in the latest round of Commercial Bowling League action at Warwick Lanes. Secret Weapons defeated Who Gives a Split 4-0, taking all four points from the matchup. Strike Force also secured a 4-0 victory, sweeping Spare Parts to take the maximum four points. Too Legit to Split defeated Pin Heads... Read more of this article
Jai Bean scored a hat-trick as North Village Rams defeated St. George’s Colts 5-1, while Dandy Town Hornets recorded a 3-1 victory over Somerset Trojans in Dudley Eve Trophy action. Somerset Trojans 1 Dandy Town Hornets 3 After a goalless first half, Tomiko Goater gave Dandy Town the lead in the 52nd minute. Kymani McNeil equalised for Somerset three... Read more of this article
Bermudian Lauren Cardwell helped the University of Toronto Varsity Blues maintain their unbeaten regular-season record with a 1-0 field hockey victory over the Queen’s Gaels in Kingston on Friday [September 25]. The victory came in the second match of Toronto’s four-game road trip and improved their record to four wins and one draw, keeping them... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 26th. On Sunday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Independence of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the... Read more of this article
September 25 saw 1,133 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $65,744.00 BD. 1,133 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 0.3% at $58.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,746.83, down 0.31% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 42 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF],... Read more of this article
Arcadian Risk Capital has appointed Matthew Mullen as Executive Vice President to lead its expansion into the U.S. Enterprise Casualty market, supported by multi-year underwriting capacity. A spokesperson said, “Arcadian Risk Capital [“Arcadian”], a rapidly growing specialty managing general agent [“MGA”] with operations in Bermuda, Ireland,... Read more of this article
The restoration of the Bermuda Flag mural at No. 1 Car Park on Front Street has been completed. A spokesperson said, “A familiar piece of Hamilton’s public art landscape has been given new life, as the City of Hamilton completes the restoration of the Bermuda Flag mural at No. 1 Car Park on Front Street. “The restoration forms part of... Read more of this article
BermyCards will host its second annual Bermuda Card Show on Saturday, November 21, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Washington Mall, with card vendors gathering for the event during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year. A spokesperson said, “Trading card collecting continues to grow around the world, and Bermuda is very much part of that excitement. As... Read more of this article
Paul DeShield has released his first gospel album, De Shield of Faith, a nine-track project which is “anchored in Bermudian identity” and has 73 scripture references. Mr DeShield, who performs as Eminence, believes this is the first documented gospel rap album from Bermuda. “I feel like this album is a culmination of my experiences and... Read more of this article
The BBC has highlighted Frank Watlington’s recordings of humpback whales off Bermuda in a feature exploring how the discovery of whale song changed our understanding of them. The article said, “In the 1950s and 60s, scientists realised that the noises made by whales form a song. Now we know these songs even show hallmarks of human language. “It... Read more of this article
Cash Trash Bash has collected more trash from Bermuda’s oceans, beaches and coastlines this year than it did last year, as the fundraising initiative continues to raise awareness of ocean pollution. The initiative was started by Karen Plianthos in 2015 and has now entered its ninth year. Along with her mother, Louise Jones, 79, daughters Ophelia,... Read more of this article
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], part of Arizona State University, are highlighting their recent collaborative research into factors affecting Bermuda’s spiny lobster fishery. A spokesperson said, “The results could help Government better anticipate changes affecting the... Read more of this article
A 20-year-old man was arrested for having a bladed article in a public place and possession of controlled drugs. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 police officers were conducting traffic abatement operations in the area of Barnes Corner, Southampton, when they had cause to stop a motorcycle carrying... Read more of this article
The police said they are “aware of images depicting a male and female engaged in a sex act at what appears to be a local beach being circulated” and the “matter is now under investigation.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of images depicting a male and female engaged in a sex act at... Read more of this article
The police “conducted a targeted operation” which resulted in the arrest of a male in connection with an ”altercation captured on CCTV, during which the male is alleged to have brandished a large knife.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 21, 2026, officers from the Tactical Operations Division of the Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is inviting the public to a Community Open House on Saturday [Sept 26], from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 19 The Lane, Paget, providing an opportunity to see its new Siemens MAGNETOM Flow.Neo MRI up close and learn how the technology is designed to enhance the MRI experience for patients in Bermuda. A spokesperson added, “Visitors... Read more of this article
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a tranquil beach view, capturing the natural beauty of the island. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and... Read more of this article
CariGenetics has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme in Bermuda, providing interns Nia-Rene Outerbridge and Kaelyn Fleming with approximately eight weeks of immersive, hands-on experience in genetics, genomics, laboratory science and scientific research. A spokesperson said, “The internship, conducted at the CariGenetics laboratory in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police are on scene at a collision in St George’s this afternoon [Sept 21]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a rental car, on Mullet Bay Road, just west of Mullet Bay Park, St. George’s. “Police officers are on scene assisting with traffic flow, which is currently... Read more of this article
[Updated] A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, near the junction of Manse Road and Harbour Road, Paget. “Traffic diversions are in place at Cobb’s Hill Road and Chapel Road. If... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police have confirmed a road traffic collision on Front Street in the City of Hamilton near King Street, with traffic being diverted in both directions. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a road traffic collision on Front Street, City of Hamilton, near King Street. Details remain very limited at this time. “Due to this... Read more of this article
