A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Sandys shortly after midnight [June 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in Sandys. “Initial... Read more of this article
The Public Service Career Fair and Expo was successfully held today [June 18] featuring interactive displays, panel discussions, and direct engagement with government departments showcasing a wide range of career opportunities across Bermuda’s Public Service. Head of the Public Service, Cherie-Lynn Whitter previously said, “This Career Fair and... Read more of this article
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell, BTA Director of Visitor Experiences Jasmine Furbert and Chairperson of the Bermuda National Events and Entertainment Committee Jalen Harvey held a press conference today [June 18] to provide a brief overview about some of the impact of the recent Carnival festivities. “For... Read more of this article
In the first six days of operation, ridesharing operators completed 220 rides, with 14 active ridesharing operators participating through the app platform, the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to provide a positive update on the initial launch of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
“The Government has failed to prepare for the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Bermudian jobs,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith has said. He said, “On the House Floor I asked the Honourable Premier whether the Government has completed, commissioned, or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of how artificial intelligence... Read more of this article
The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks yesterday led a preliminary meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] to review Bermuda’s state of readiness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. A Government spokesperson said, “The virtual meeting formed part of the EMO’s early-season preparations and was held with no current... Read more of this article
Government offices and public schools will close at noon on June 24 due to Sir John Swan’s funeral, the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office is reminding the public that government offices, including Bermuda public schools, will close at noon on the day of Sir John Swan’s funeral, Wednesday, June 24. “As... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] confirmed that UK-based healthcare consultancy Acumentice has been contracted to conduct the independent operational review of their Emergency Department. Review To Take Approximately Six Weeks A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has confirmed that Acumentice, a UK-based healthcare consultancy,... Read more of this article
The King’s Visit Team from the Department of Communications earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for May, with the Government noting the “exceptional coordination, delivery, and coverage of the historic visit.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce that the Department of Communications’... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] Imagine growing up in Bermuda thirty years ago. When the school bell rang, you went outside. You rode your bike through the neighbourhood, knocked on a friend’s door to see if they could come out, and spent hours navigating friendships, disagreements, and adventures in real time. The people who influenced... Read more of this article
One person was transported to hospital “with injuries considered to be serious” following a collision in Dockyard, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 18 June 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious road traffic collision on Pender Road in... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt has paid tribute to Sir John Swan, signing the Book of Condolences and extending sympathy to his family, while encouraging the public to sign at the Cabinet Office. Premier David Burt said, “I signed the Book of Condolences in honour of Sir John Swan. “My thoughts remain with his family during this time of bereavement. “I... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately... Read more of this article
Carnival in Bermuda 2026 brought energy, colour and music to the island, with thousands of revellers taking part in several days of festivities. Events included J’ouvert, Pan in the Park, Family Fete, Swizzle at Sunrise, Wetta, Waves Soca in the Water, Revel de Road and more, offering a mix of live entertainment, steel pan, soca music, water parties,... Read more of this article
“The recent Government press conference announcing the commencement of road works on Church Road, Southampton has been a long time coming and now appears to be made possible only through a new partnership between Government and Bermuda’s largest private paving company, Surface Experts Limited,” OBA MP Linda Smith said. Ms. Smith said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell, BTA Director of Visitor Experiences Jasmine Furbert and Chairperson of the Bermuda National Events and Entertainment Committee Jalen Harvey held a press conference today [June 18] to provide a brief overview about some of the impact of the recent Carnival festivities. “For... Read more of this article
The fourth installment of the “9 People, 9 Parishes” series features Suzette Burgess-Albuoy as she highlights the natural beauty, history and community spirit of Hamilton Parish while sharing some of its most scenic locations. The video’s description says, “Hamilton Parish is where Bermuda’s natural beauty reveals itself at every turn, and... Read more of this article
Carnival in Bermuda 2026 brought energy, colour and music to the island, with thousands of revellers taking part in several days of festivities. Events included J’ouvert, Pan in the Park, Family Fete, Swizzle at Sunrise, Wetta, Waves Soca in the Water, Revel de Road and more, offering a mix of live entertainment, steel pan, soca music, water parties,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s boccia team opened individual pool play at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Alabama with three defeats. Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade lost her opening Pool A match 5-0 to Brazil’s Andreza de Oliveira, while Omar Hayward competed in Pool A, losing 7-1 to Cornelius Oatis of the United States. Zeik Blakeney, who is making... Read more of this article
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and the World Match Racing Tour have announced an updated integrated format for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, restructuring the regatta into a 12-team event amid sponsorship changes while ensuring continued participation of top international women skippers despite the temporary pause of a standalone women’s competition. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
High jumper Sakari Famous will head into the National Championships at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend full of confidence after breaking her national record. The 26-year-old, ranked 101st in the world, cleared 1.85 metres [6ft ¾in] to win her event at the John Green/Texas Greatest Athlete Invitational in Texas last weekend. “My outdoor season... Read more of this article
June 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,690.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 16 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 12 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
The Public Service Career Fair and Expo was successfully held today [June 18] featuring interactive displays, panel discussions, and direct engagement with government departments showcasing a wide range of career opportunities across Bermuda’s Public Service. Head of the Public Service, Cherie-Lynn Whitter previously said, “This Career Fair and... Read more of this article
In the first six days of operation, ridesharing operators completed 220 rides, with 14 active ridesharing operators participating through the app platform, the Ministry has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to provide a positive update on the initial launch of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is inviting the community to dive into an ocean of discovery this Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm as it celebrates World Oceans Month with its annual free Oceans Open House. A spokesperson said, “Dive into a sea of fun at The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] this Saturday,... Read more of this article
Carnival in Bermuda 2026 brought energy, colour and music to the island, with thousands of revellers taking part in several days of festivities. Events included J’ouvert, Pan in the Park, Family Fete, Swizzle at Sunrise, Wetta, Waves Soca in the Water, Revel de Road and more, offering a mix of live entertainment, steel pan, soca music, water parties,... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt thanked organisers, volunteers, public safety personnel and others involved in delivering this year’s Carnival in Bermuda events. Premier Burt said, “Carnival in Bermuda brought visitors from around the world to our island for six days of music and culture. “Thank you to the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is inviting the community to dive into an ocean of discovery this Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm as it celebrates World Oceans Month with its annual free Oceans Open House. A spokesperson said, “Dive into a sea of fun at The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] this Saturday,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo are inviting the public to a free Community Open House on June 20, celebrating BAMZ’s 100th anniversary and the BZS’s 50 years of supporting the iconic institution. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ],... 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 Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they “continue to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting members of the public, where individuals posing as representatives of local banks are contacting customers and falsely claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on their accounts.” A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately... Read more of this article
The police confirmed that there were “no incidents of note at any of the various social events held over the National Heroes Day holiday weekend,” however 37 people were arrested over the holiday long weekend, from June 12 – 16, for offenses including outstanding warrants, impaired driving, possession of bladed articles, theft, trespassing... Read more of this article
“The Government has failed to prepare for the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Bermudian jobs,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith has said. He said, “On the House Floor I asked the Honourable Premier whether the Government has completed, commissioned, or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of how artificial intelligence may affect the... Read more of this article
“Bermuda’s boardrooms are facing a widening governance gap between the pace of artificial intelligence [AI] investment and their capacity to oversee it,” according to PwC’s Caribbean Corporate Governance Survey 2026 – Bermuda Edition. A spokesperson said, “The survey, which outlines four board priorities for the future, reveals that while 62% of directors... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] Imagine growing up in Bermuda thirty years ago. When the school bell rang, you went outside. You rode your bike through the neighbourhood, knocked on a friend’s door to see if they could come out, and spent hours navigating friendships, disagreements, and adventures in real time. The people who influenced you were largely... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Sandys shortly after midnight [June 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in Sandys. “Initial... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Warwick this evening [June 18]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Middle Road, near the junction with Morgans Road in Warwick. “Police and other first responders are currently at the scene. The motorcyclist is... Read more of this article
One person was transported to hospital “with injuries considered to be serious” following a collision in Dockyard, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Thursday, 18 June 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious road traffic collision on Pender Road in... Read more of this article
