Minister Alexa Lightbourne discusses price transparency, fair markets and proposed competition measures in the latest episode of the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, returns to the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have returned from the FLAD Summer Program Azores 2026 after completing a 17-day academic and cultural programme at the University of the Azores. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, is pleased to report on the successful... Read more of this article
The Devonshire Parish Council has awarded scholarships to eight students — Sarine Babb, Shayla Robinson, Riley Hall, Kyii Simons-Henry, TeAra Douglas, Eva Trott, Jhazii Johnson and Simeon Hayward — for the 2026/27 academic year. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship... Read more of this article
KFC Bermuda announced the winners of its inaugural School Video Commercial Contest, with the winning students from Mount Saint Agnes and CedarBridge Academy earning thousands of dollars in cash prizes for their creative commercials. A spokesperson said, “KFC is celebrating the success of its inaugural School Video Commercial Contest, an initiative... Read more of this article
The public is invited to attend this year’s Labour Day celebrations on Monday, September 7th starting at 9:30 a.m. in Union Square. A spokesperson said, “The joint Labour Day Organizing Committee would like to take the opportunity to invite the Public to this year’s Labour Day Celebrations “This year’s theme, ‘Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity,... Read more of this article
[Updated] “Bermudians need to receive a timeline on when the revised IRP 2026 will be finalized and when they can expect relief regarding their energy bills,” OBA MP Dwayne Robinson said. Mr Robinson stated, “The National Electricity Sector Policy [NESP] 2026 has charted a course for the future of Bermuda’s energy. However, with... Read more of this article
The Chamber “supports the goal of easing the cost of living” however “it does not support this Bill” the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said as they released their perspective on the Cost-of-Living Commission Amendment [No. 2] Bill 2026. The document states, “The cost of living in Bermuda is not an abstract policy question.... Read more of this article
The documentary ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’, about Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Ben Smith said the One Bermuda Alliance remains “united, focused and determined” and wished former OBA MP and Party Leader Robert King “well as he continues representing the people of Smith’s North.” These comments follow after Mr King announced that he has resigned from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] and will remain... Read more of this article
A nearly century-old Bermuda Government £1 banknote will be offered at auction in London this week with a starting price of £4,600 [approximately US$6,230]. Dated September 30, 1927, the note is described as being “astonishingly high grade.” It is part of the World Banknotes auction that will be held on September 2 and 3 and comprises... Read more of this article
The Cabinet Office advised today that the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt will be in Brussels and Paris to “participate in the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] Annual International Insurance Regulatory Dialogue, and hold a series of high-level meetings with European officials and industry leaders.” A Government... Read more of this article
The PHC Foundation awarded a total of $31,000 in scholarships to seven students, with Amir Weller, T’syi Showers, Chavi Pacheco, Kauai Evans, Keyara Signor, Antoinette Barry, and Ja’Shay Trott all earning scholarships. A spokesperson said, “The PHC Foundation recently held its 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Chubb Bermuda. “A... Read more of this article
A 41-year-old motorcyclist is in the Intensive Care Unit [ICU] following a collision on Happy Valley Road early this morning [Aug 31]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:01am Monday, 31st August 2026, a reported serious single vehicle collision occurred along Happy Valley Road in Pembroke, near Tribe Road Number 3. Police, Bermuda Fire &... Read more of this article
The PLP has responded to Robert King MP’s resignation from the One Bermuda Alliance, saying it creates a ”significant crisis for the Opposition, and further undermines their already diminished viability and effectiveness.” A spokesperson said, “Robert King MP was elected as Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance by its membership less... Read more of this article
U.S. officials announced the introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing at Bermuda’s airport for U.S. citizens, saying it uses a “sophisticated facial comparison technology to deliver a touchless, secure, and efficient inspection process for U.S. citizens” to “streamline the preclearance experience.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Team Hayward hosted a free back-to-school community event at CedarBridge Academy today, bringing families together for an afternoon of food, games, activities and community connection ahead of the new school year. Minister Jason Hayward previously said, “Back to school is an important time for our young people and their families. We wanted to create... Read more of this article
During August, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Bacchanal Run in Bermuda aerial video, Around the Island Powerboat Race, Around the Island Powerboat Race aerial video, Raft Up at Mangrove Bay, Hendrickson’s... Read more of this article
Bermudian basketball player Ralph Scott spoke about Bermuda, his move into NCAA Division I basketball and his early experiences with the Tennessee Volunteers during a University of Tennessee Media Timeout interview. Speaking with host Sarah Detwiler, the 6-foot-8 player described Bermuda as a small, close-knit community. “I mean, it’s definitely... Read more of this article
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall is having a strong season with the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the American Association. Hall has made 77 appearances, recording 106 hits in 312 at-bats for a batting average above .330. The 27-year-old leads Winnipeg with seven triples and 46 stolen bases. His stolen-base total ranks third in the franchise’s single-season... Read more of this article
Cyclist Gabriella Arnold finished seventh at the Core4 Cycling Race in Iowa. Arnold completed the multi-surface gravel race in 6hr 35min 55sec. Dutch rider Geerike Schreurs won in 5:49:10. Related Stories Cyclist Kaden Hopkins Returns To Training Five Cyclists To Represent Bermuda In Belize Kaden Hopkins On Return From Injury Kaden Hopkins Completes... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Xahvi DeRoza recorded an assist as the University of New Hampshire men’s football team defeated St John’s University 2-1 at Wildcat Stadium. DeRoza and Cabot McLaren were credited with the assists when Miguel Soto Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 24th minute, finishing from 12 yards into the lower-right corner. St John’s... Read more of this article
The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] today announced the appointments of Helen Wilson as Reinsurance Chief Underwriting Officer*, and Sarah Ching as Senior Underwriter, International Property. A spokesperson said, “These appointments further strengthen TFP’s underwriting capability and leadership in Bermuda and support the continued growth of its... Read more of this article
Minister Alexa Lightbourne discusses price transparency, fair markets and proposed competition measures in the latest episode of the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the Record podcast. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, returns to the Government of Bermuda’s Leaders on the... Read more of this article
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited did not repurchase any common shares during August 2026. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company did not repurchase any common... Read more of this article
Offering theatre fans a physical keepsake in the digital and streaming era, the 2025 Broadway cast recording of Chess, featuring Bermudian Tony Award nominee Nicholas Christopher, will be released on CD and vinyl on Friday, September 4. BroadwayWorld reported that the physical editions will include complete lyrics, colour production photography, a synopsis... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced that its annual MindFrame PhotoVoice exhibition, “The Art of Being Human,” will open September 11 at the Bermuda Society of Arts. A spokesperson said, “Our annual MindFrame PhotoVoice exhibition opens on 11 September and runs through 6 October 2026 at the Bermuda Society of Arts. “Join us on... Read more of this article
Bermudian artists Nahshon Hollis and Shanna Hollis will take part in an artist talk at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art on Thursday, September 10. The event, which will run from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, will focus on the siblings’ current exhibition, Complementary, with the artists discussing the works featured in the exhibition, their techniques and... Read more of this article
Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source... Read more of this article
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and... Read more of this article
The feral chickens commonly seen across Bermuda have become the focus of a scientific study comparing their gut bacteria and immune responses with those of commercially raised chickens. The research — published in the journal Poultry Science — compared 21 feral chickens collected around St George’s Island with 12 Cobb 500 broiler chickens raised... Read more of this article
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter,... Read more of this article
Police are renewing their appeal for information one year after two young men were fatally shot on Court Street in August, 2025. A police spokesperson said, “12th August 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the double murder on Court Street, City of Hamilton, where two young men were fatally shot, around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, 12th August 2025. “Detectives... Read more of this article
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the shape of Bermuda defined by detailed frangipani and natural accents. 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,... Read more of this article
U.S. officials announced the introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing at Bermuda’s airport for U.S. citizens, saying it uses a “sophisticated facial comparison technology to deliver a touchless, secure, and efficient inspection process for U.S. citizens” to “streamline the preclearance experience.” A spokesperson said, “U.S. Customs... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a soft, colorful plush letters spelling out “Bermuda” sitting on a sunny beach with a clear blue ocean in the background. 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... Read more of this article
A 41-year-old motorcyclist is in the Intensive Care Unit [ICU] following a collision on Happy Valley Road early this morning [Aug 31]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:01am Monday, 31st August 2026, a reported serious single vehicle collision occurred along Happy Valley Road in Pembroke, near Tribe Road Number 3. Police, Bermuda Fire &... Read more of this article
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a rental minicar on Blue Hole Hill, while another motorcyclist was hurt in a separate collision involving a taxi in Smith’s parish. A police spokesperson said, “The 61-year-old local male motorcyclist hurt in a collision with a rental mini-car along Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton parish around 5:15pm... Read more of this article
Police have confirmed that the death of a 62-year-old male motorcyclist following a collision in Southampton has been reclassified as a medical incident. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the death of a male motorcyclist – understood to be a 62-year-old Pembroke man – following a reported single... Read more of this article
