The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists and residents that “the final phase of roadworks for the Swing Bridge detour route is underway, marking another important step towards construction of the new Swing Bridge.” A Government spokesperson said, “Due to delays affecting paving works, the change is now expected... Read more of this article
ABIR partnered with Centre for European Policy Studies [CEPS] / European Capital Markets Institute [ECMI] to produce ‘Ten Years of Solvency II Equivalence’ a historic document describing the ongoing importance of Bermuda’s commercial reinsurance market to the European Economic Area [EEA]. A spokesperson said, “On January 1, 2026, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s documentary, If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea, won first place in the Marine Ecosystems category at the 2026 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival [WCFF]. The film was also named a Best Feature finalist and placed third in Best Cinematography at the event, which took place at the Elite Cinema... Read more of this article
On September 26, Sail Away Soca boarded theUberVida for its annual fundraiser supporting The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation, bringing together soca, community, positivity, and purpose. Having recently received official charity status, Helping Hands is entering a new stage of growth, with an increased focus on developing corporate and community... Read more of this article
Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s production of ‘The Wiz,’ with four performances scheduled at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium from November 4–7, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s highly anticipated Work in Progress #9 production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, taking... Read more of this article
The PLP has responded to the statement issued earlier today by Curtis Dickinson, saying that the PLP “agreed to every order Mr Dickinson and the plaintiffs asked for in their claim” and “the plaintiffs are now asking the Court for something new.” A spokesperson said, “Despite the Party’s multiple attempts to reach a... Read more of this article
The Ministry of National Security said that water, toilets and showers are now functioning, while meals were provided by an external caterer after inmates assigned to the kitchen declined to work. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections can report that the water supply was restored on Sunday [with some toilets not flushing... Read more of this article
Police are investigating an “incident involved two high school aged males” in Hamilton, which left one injured and resulted in the arrest of the other. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Washington Mall and Queen... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Health has announced its 2026 Flu Express schedule, offering residents convenient access to seasonal influenza vaccinations at three locations across Bermuda in October. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is reminding residents that seasonal influenza vaccination is an important way to protect against flu and... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is moving forward with the restoration of Sessions House, and early work is underway to assess the building and prepare for its full restoration. A Government spokesperson said, “Furniture and equipment have been removed, and further early work will allow the project team to examine the building more... Read more of this article
“The appropriate forum to secure clarity and finality is now the Supreme Court,” MP Curtis Dickinson said in relation to the legal case he has brought in regards to the PLP election process. This follows after the PLP issued a statement saying they filed a notice with the Supreme Court that “consented to every order the plaintiffs asked... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy is “developing an Artificial Intelligence [AI] policy as part of its broader work to establish a clear and considered approach to AI in education.” A spokesperson said, “Somersfield hosted Rita Bateson, from Eblana Learning and a former Somersfield teacher, during its summer professional development programme. The... Read more of this article
The Public Accounts Committee said they “will pursue further details regarding payments made by Government in connection with the September 2023 cyberattack” and “examine the circumstances surrounding the approximately $4.4 million in expenditure recorded against the cyber incident.” Background The Parliamentary Joint Select... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is now accepting public nominations for the 10th Annual BEDC Business Awards, with nominations open until October 31, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony on January 30, 2027. A spokesperson said, “The BEDC Business Awards celebrate the achievements, growth, and thriving nature of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
The Department of Workforce Development announced an expanded schedule of free work readiness classes designed to support job seekers, employees, and employers across Bermuda, running from October through December 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “In addition to established sessions on résumé writing, cover letters, interview preparation... Read more of this article
[Column written by Laurie Shiell] October is Domestic Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Bermuda, a time when we are reminded that domestic abuse is not simply a private family matter. It affects our workplaces, our communities and our economy. Bermuda’s own domestic abuse research has demonstrated the scale of the issue in our community,... Read more of this article
Bermudian artist Paul DeShield’s gospel rap album De Shield of Faith, released under his stage name Eminence, has been included in Holy Culture’s Weight or Wait voting show. The release is among ten entries listed on the Christian hip-hop platform’s voting page, which allows one vote per user. Mr DeShield told Bernews, “I am grateful the album... Read more of this article
Ajani Burchall and Riley Robinson scored for Bermuda as the national football team lost 5-2 to St Lucia in the Concacaf Nations League. The Concacaf match report said, “Saint Lucia delivered a statement 5-2 win against Bermuda in Group B at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. The hosts opened with Keegan Caull bagging a first-half... Read more of this article
David Selley and Steven Bridges won the Super Stock National Championship at the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix in Clearwater Beach, Florida, while Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia claimed victory in Sunday’s [September 27] race. In the make-up race for the Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City, staged as part of the Clearwater event, Martins... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Mary’s Church in Warwick is hosting Jazz Vespers this afternoon [Sept 27] as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Warwick, one of Bermuda’s oldest and most beloved parish churches, continues its year long... Read more of this article
The DCYFS × BFA U13 Invitational will take place on Friday [October 2] at the National Sports Centre North Field, with Athene joining this year’s programme as a sponsor. A spokesperson said, “The DCYFS × BFA U13 Invitational is pleased to welcome Athene as a sponsor of this year’s programme, taking place at the National Sports Centre North Field... Read more of this article
Bermudian head coach Jovan Jordan-Whitter’s Hampton University men’s tennis team finished seventh at the HBCU National Tennis Championships, held from September 17 to 20 at the South Fulton Tennis Center in Georgia. Five players represented the Pirates, recording six wins and seven defeats in singles competition. Rafael Padilha finished third in... Read more of this article
David Selley and Steven Bridges have reflected on their Super Stock National Championship triumph. Team Bermuda’s S-25, with Selley driving and Bridges handling the throttles, finished third at the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix in Clearwater Beach, Florida, last weekend. They also finished third in the make-up race for the Great Lakes Grand Prix... Read more of this article
Bacardi Limited has been named the top-ranked spirits company on the 2026 Forbes World’s Best Employers list, rising 17 places to No. 69 globally. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited is proving that a workplace worth toasting keeps getting better. The family-owned business has once again been named to the Forbes World’s Best Employers list,... Read more of this article
ABIR partnered with Centre for European Policy Studies [CEPS] / European Capital Markets Institute [ECMI] to produce ‘Ten Years of Solvency II Equivalence’ a historic document describing the ongoing importance of Bermuda’s commercial reinsurance market to the European Economic Area [EEA]. A spokesperson said, “On January 1, 2026, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Marsh, a global professional services firm, announced the launch of Archer by Marsh, a service that helps asset managers and life and annuity insurers establish and operate reinsurance businesses. A spokesperson said, “Clients can draw on Archer by Marsh’s shared operating infrastructure while retaining ownership and strategic control. “Asset... Read more of this article
Bermuda filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s documentary, If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea, won first place in the Marine Ecosystems category at the 2026 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival [WCFF]. The film was also named a Best Feature finalist and placed third in Best Cinematography at the event, which took place at the Elite Cinema... Read more of this article
On September 26, Sail Away Soca boarded theUberVida for its annual fundraiser supporting The Stephen Lee Helping Hands Foundation, bringing together soca, community, positivity, and purpose. Having recently received official charity status, Helping Hands is entering a new stage of growth, with an increased focus on developing corporate and community... Read more of this article
Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s production of ‘The Wiz,’ with four performances scheduled at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium from November 4–7, 2026. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for Troika Bermuda’s highly anticipated Work in Progress #9 production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, taking... Read more of this article
Bermuda filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s documentary, If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea, won first place in the Marine Ecosystems category at the 2026 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival [WCFF]. The film was also named a Best Feature finalist and placed third in Best Cinematography at the event, which took place at the Elite Cinema... Read more of this article
the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2024 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The Compendium is structured into thirteen sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each section. It includes more than 40 statistical tables that provide a wealth of data... 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
Police are investigating an “incident involved two high school aged males” in Hamilton, which left one injured and resulted in the arrest of the other. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 5:00pm, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the vicinity of Washington Mall and Queen... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... 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 latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a cheerful treefrog wishing Bermuda goodnight. The design 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 check back on Bernews... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy is “developing an Artificial Intelligence [AI] policy as part of its broader work to establish a clear and considered approach to AI in education.” A spokesperson said, “Somersfield hosted Rita Bateson, from Eblana Learning and a former Somersfield teacher, during its summer professional development programme. The school is now working... Read more of this article
A planning application has been submitted on behalf of the UK Space Agency seeking permission for the “installation of three telescope systems, together with the infrastructure necessary for their operation, including individual concrete bases, electrical power and data/internet connectivity” in the east end. The application summary stated, “Proposed... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service is teaming up with the US National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] to support Fire Safety Awareness Week, which takes place from October 5-9, 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s FSAW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... 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
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