The holiday weekend was filled with activity across Bermuda, as the island marked National Heroes Day and hosted a wide range of events including Carnival in Bermuda festivities, the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, the King’s Birthday Parade, the Edward Cross Long Distance Race, the Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit and other community and sporting... Read more of this article
Revellers filled the streets for Revel De Road this afternoon [June 15], taking part in the annual Carnival in Bermuda event featuring colourful costumes, music trucks and energetic celebrations. We will have an additional photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] Bernard’s Park was filled with paint, powder, water and high-energy revelry as the Jam J’Ouvert event got underway early this morning [June 15] as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. The event is still underway as of this writing and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime you can view all... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The ‘Wetta’ event was held as part of the Carnival in Bermuda festivities, where revellers enjoyed a mix of soca music, water-filled fun and high-energy entertainment. We will have more coverage of all of the festivities over the coming days, you can view photos from the event below and all of our past coverage of Carnival in... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The annual Festival of the Holy Spirit — which started centuries ago in the Azores and is still celebrated by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide — took place in St. George’s this weekend, with a procession, live entertainment, food and more. Related Stories Community To... Read more of this article
Victoria Park was filled with the sounds of steel pan this afternoon [June 14] as Pan in the Park was held as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations, featuring Robert Symons, Laree Talbot, the Bermuda School of Music and other local performers. We will have significantly more coverage of all of the festivities over the coming days, you can view... Read more of this article
A public town hall meeting on proposed affordable housing developments in Sandys and Southampton will be held on Tuesday [June 16] at Mount Zion AME Church Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities is reminding residents and stakeholders of the upcoming public town hall meeting regarding the proposed affordable... Read more of this article
The Premier’s Question Time took place in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 12], and you can listen to the audio replay below, with the topics discussed including Bermuda’s potential membership in CARICOM, the overcrowding and bed shortage issues at the hospital, artificial intelligence, Google Subsea Cable Project, Department of Corrections... Read more of this article
The Government of Bermuda’s London Office will make an official Book of Condolence available for signing from June 16 to June 30 in honour of the late Sir John Swan. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today that the Government of Bermuda’s London Office will have an Official Book of Condolence available for signing... Read more of this article
News that Bermudian singer and actor Nicholas Christopher attended the Tony Awards in New York after earning a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, that people can now rent electric minicars directly at L.F. Wade International Airport through Rugged Rentals, and that Fire Wayne won the 2026 Carnival in Bermuda... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank Bermuda recently hosted a presentation with ASU BIOS as part of its Climate Month programme, bringing together a speaker line-up featuring representatives from HSBC Bank Bermuda, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Arizona State University’s School of Ocean Futures and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The speakers listed for... Read more of this article
[Updated with 360 & videp] Large crowds gathered at Admiralty House today [June 13] for ‘Waves: Soca in the Water,’ a highly anticipated Carnival in Bermuda event that brought together soca music, entertainment, and vibrant water festivities. The high-energy event featured a dynamic headline performance by international soca superstar... Read more of this article
Young athletes took part in the 36th annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon at Clearwater Beach today [June 13], competing in swim, bike and run events across multiple age groups. Aine Fahy won the female 7 to 10 non-racing bike category in 16:55.71, while Ted Brogden took first place in the male 7 to 10 non-racing bike division in 16:33.25. In the 7 to... Read more of this article
A funeral service for former Premier and National Hero Sir John Swan will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Wednesday, June 24, with members of the public invited to attend either in person or via livestream. The Government previously announced that a condolence book will be available for the public to sign from Tuesday, 16th June... Read more of this article
[Written by Stephen Wright] When Carla Zuill first began driving her sons to football training sessions, she had little interest in the sport. The Bermudian journalist and entrepreneur has since become a licensed Fifa football agent after passing the governing body’s football agent exam. It caps a remarkable journey for Zuill, whose sons Na’im... Read more of this article
Revellers filled the streets for Revel De Road this afternoon [June 15], taking part in the annual Carnival in Bermuda event featuring colourful costumes, music trucks and energetic celebrations. We will have an additional photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The annual Edward Cross Long Distance Race is now underway, with the iconic race starting from St George’s this morning [June 15] with sailors racing to the west end. The race is still underway as of this writing, and we will update as able later today. Related Stories Photos & Results: Edward... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] Bernard’s Park was filled with paint, powder, water and high-energy revelry as the Jam J’Ouvert event got underway early this morning [June 15] as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. The event is still underway as of this writing and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime you can view all... Read more of this article
Youth sailors will be competing at 2026 Optimist World Championship in Morocco, joining over 250 other young sailors from around the world. A spokesperson said, “Team Bermuda is proud to represent the island at the 2026 Optimist World Championship in Tangier, Morocco. “Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training, these... Read more of this article
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two Pace Class races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron recorded his best result in the eighth race, driving Odds On Candy to a third-place finish in a time of 1:54.0. He returned for the 12th race of the programme behind Tell’s Pure Power, finishing fifth in a time of 1:52.1. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s overseas men’s cyclists Kaden Hopkins, Conor White and Nicholas Narraway will return to the island to compete in the National Time-Trial and National Road Race Championships. Organised by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, the time-trial will be on June 25, and the road race will be on June 28. White won the road race last year, while Narraway... Read more of this article
An American glass-making company has partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces as part of the airline’s onboard experience. Massachusetts-based Solar Sands is known for transforming discarded glass into functional and decorative objects through artisan glassmaking, which its describes as turning “waste into wonder”. The... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 13th. On Saturday the Norwegian Jewel and the Independence of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Norwegian Aqua and the Independence of the Seas... Read more of this article
LOM Financial Limited repurchased 5,000 shares of its own stock at $8.15 per share. A filing with the BSX stated, “LOM Financial Limited [the Company] announces that pursuant to Regulation 6.14[2][i] of the BSX Listing Regulations, that on 11th of June 2026, the Company purchased 5,000 shares of its own stock at $8.15 per share. This purchase price... Read more of this article
Revellers filled the streets for Revel De Road this afternoon [June 15], taking part in the annual Carnival in Bermuda event featuring colourful costumes, music trucks and energetic celebrations. We will have an additional photo gallery later on and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article
The Revel De Road road map has been finalized, outlining the full two-lap procession route, timings, break period, and evening dinner and after-party schedule, with the event set to take place this afternoon [June 15] as part of the Carnival in Bermuda festivities. In a post on Instagram the organiser said, “The Road Map is finalized!! LAP... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] Bernard’s Park was filled with paint, powder, water and high-energy revelry as the Jam J’Ouvert event got underway early this morning [June 15] as part of the Carnival in Bermuda celebrations. The event is still underway as of this writing and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime you can view all... Read more of this article
An American glass-making company has partnered with BermudAir to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces as part of the airline’s onboard experience. Massachusetts-based Solar Sands is known for transforming discarded glass into functional and decorative objects through artisan glassmaking, which its describes as turning “waste into wonder”. The... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank Bermuda recently hosted a presentation with ASU BIOS as part of its Climate Month programme, bringing together a speaker line-up featuring representatives from HSBC Bank Bermuda, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Arizona State University’s School of Ocean Futures and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The speakers listed for... Read more of this article
The journey to and from Bermuda came with a spectacular marine escort for sailors in two separate ocean racing moments, as dolphins swam alongside both the Spirit of Bermuda and Time Machine. In one encounter, dolphins swam alongside the Spirit of Bermuda as the vessel made its way to Newport to take part in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, adding a memorable... Read more of this article
Jahmico Trott has been granted permission to appeal to the UK Privy Council on one ground only, following his conviction for attempted murder and other offences. The case summary stated, “On 7 March 2018, the appellant was convicted of attempted murder, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence, and carrying a firearm with criminal intent.” The... Read more of this article
A new season of the ‘Policing Paradise’ television series has started airing this week on the BBC in the UK. In advance of the filming of the second series, Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, said: “I am so excited we are back in Bermuda for series two of Policing Paradise. This is a truly unique place and we feel privileged... Read more of this article
A 22-year-old man was arrested after being found driving without a licence and having an outstanding warrant, while in a separate matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon in public. Unlicensed Driver With Outstanding Warrant A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th June... Read more of this article
Bermuda marked the successful landing of two Google subsea cables at an official cable landing ceremony in St David’s this week, Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 12] the Minister said, “Nuvem, derived from the Portuguese word for “cloud,” will connect South Carolina to Portugal. Sol, meaning “sun”... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding the community that the public consultation on a consolidated framework for the licensing of Earth Stations in Bermuda remains open. A Government spokesperson said, “Stakeholders, operators, and members of the public are invited to review the policy and submit feedback at forum.gov.bm. “Consultation closes June 19, 2026. “The... Read more of this article
The Government of Bermuda today welcomed the landing of Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems in Bermuda, describing the milestone as a “significant investment in the island’s digital infrastructure, economic resilience, and long-term competitiveness.” Speaking at the Subsea Cable Landing Ceremony, Premier David Burt said the project reinforces Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
There was a “multiple vehicle road traffic collision” on South Road, Paget on Friday. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a multiple vehicle road traffic collision on South Road, Paget near the entrance to Bermuda College. “Westbound traffic is currently being diverted onto College Road at the junction with South Road. “Eastbound... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle has occurred on Barker’s Hill in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Barker’s Hill Devonshire. “Details are limited, however, it is understood the male motorcycle rider lost... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 23-year-old Dylan Taylor. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on South Road at the junction with Knapton Hill, Smith’s, shortly before 6:00pm on Monday, June 1, 2026, as 23-year-old... Read more of this article
