The Bermuda Arts Council has awarded three $8,000 student grants to Bermudian artists Nicole Smith, Zen Mello and Krystal Lowe to support their studies in fashion, animation and creative writing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], the Department of Culture’s main external funding body, is pleased to announce... Read more of this article
Christopher Madeiros has won the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition and will represent the island at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s [CTO] Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana this October. A spokesperson said, “Christopher Madeiros of Saltus Grammar School has won the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition. He will... Read more of this article
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [Sept 14] to provide an update on Bermuda’s first-quarter 2026 GDP and Economic Performance. Minister Hayward said, “Today I am pleased to report that Bermuda’s economy continued its steady progress. Building on good momentum and strong growth in 2025, in the first... Read more of this article
[Updated] A tied vote in the Senate today [Sept 14] resulted in the Cost of Living Commission Amendment No. 2 Act 2026 failing to pass. The five PLP/Government Senators voted for the legislation, all three OBA/Opposition Senators opposed it and two Independent Senators [Joan Dillas-Wright and John Wight] also voted against it and Independent senator... Read more of this article
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[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Keisha Grant. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Bermuda national, Keisha Grant. “Ms. Grant is described as being 5’4’’ in height, slim build, brown complexioned,... Read more of this article
PLP leadership candidate Jason Hayward is “calling on PLP members, supporters and all parties involved in the current internal dispute to put the Party’s purpose and future ahead of individual personalities and interests.” “No one is bigger than the programme, and no one is bigger than the Progressive Labour Party,” Mr. Hayward said.... Read more of this article
[Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Sept 14], with statements listed on the Order of Business including the Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Programme, while the agenda also includes the Police Complaints Authority Bermuda Annual Report 2025, the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority 2024/25 Annual Report and the... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about the Government’s recent legislative and regulatory measures, and released a position paper on the “concerns of regulatory overreach in Bermuda.” The document said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has been actively monitoring and participating in various legislative measures... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Nadia Laws] There is a particular kind of restlessness that can creep up on you in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday. Nothing is necessarily wrong. Your life may look perfectly fine from the outside. You have a job, a family, responsibilities, people you love. You have worked hard to get here. And yet, somewhere inside, there... Read more of this article
The community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedication in Warwick on Sunday [Sept 13], marking the lives of 77 men, women, and children of African descent buried at the site. A spokesperson said, “Beneath the historic Rubber Tree in Warwick, the community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedication, marking... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Labour Day Banquet held, St. Mary’s Service of Lament, Remembrance and Dedication, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Car Crashes & Overturns In Southampton Driver Arrested For Warrants After Collision Shavana Wilson Earns PSEA... Read more of this article
Members of the public helped a driver get out of a car after it crashed and overturned in Southampton early this morning [Sept 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar, in the area of Franks Bay,... Read more of this article
The PLP is scheduled to hold a Central Committee Meeting on Monday to discuss the ongoing matters surrounding their leadership election. The current candidates for the PLP Leader position are Curtis Dickinson and Jason Hayward, and the matter has become what one can euphemistically call somewhat complicated, with Mr Dickinson filing legal action in... Read more of this article
A truck driver was arrested for outstanding warrants following a collision this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a truck. “Details are limited, but the motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries. The... Read more of this article
The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will host a Community Information Session on Monday [Sept 14] at St. John’s Church Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will host a Community Information Session on Monday, 14 September, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Church Hall [also... Read more of this article
[Updated] St. Mary’s Church is holding a Service of Lament, Remembrance and Dedication in Warwick this afternoon [Sept 13], as part of its 400th anniversary commemorations, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Church prepares to commemorate 400 years of ministry and witness in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Premier of Anguilla Cora Richardson-Hodge and Turks & Caicos Islands Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson visited Bermuda’s House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 11] as part of their official visit for the 2026 Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus. A Government spokesperson said, “The visiting leaders were welcomed to the House by Deputy Speaker Lovitta... Read more of this article
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [Sept 14] to provide an update on Bermuda’s first-quarter 2026 GDP and Economic Performance. Minister Hayward said, “Today I am pleased to report that Bermuda’s economy continued its steady progress. Building on good momentum and strong growth in 2025, in the first... Read more of this article
[Updated] St. Mary’s Church is holding a Service of Lament, Remembrance and Dedication in Warwick this afternoon [Sept 13], as part of its 400th anniversary commemorations, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Church prepares to commemorate 400 years of ministry and witness in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
News that Bermuda was featured in Archaeology magazine in an article exploring archaeology on Smith Island following the Sea Venture, four Bermuda sports clubs graduated from BEDC’s incubator, each receiving a $5,000 grant to implement its business plan, and Butterfield donated $30,000 to The Eliza DoLittle Society to support food purchases and pantry... Read more of this article
Trevo Academy has wrapped its inaugural summer programme with widespread praise from families, closing out four ten-day cohorts that brought football and personal development to 58 boys and girls aged 8 to 13 across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Founded by Bermudians Remy Coddington, Sincere Hall and Ajani Burchall, the Academy draws on the founders’... Read more of this article
Jovan Jordan-Whitter recorded his first win as an NCAA Division I head coach at the weekend. Jordan-Whitter’s Hampton University men’s and women’s teams competed at the Christopher Newport Invitational in Newport News, Virginia. Jordan-Whitter was appointed head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programmes at Hampton University in June.... Read more of this article
Several local triathletes competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, at the weekend. Becky Ronaldson, Nicola Hallet, Pauline Green and Will Green completed the 1.9 kilometres swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run. Ronaldson finished 2,207th overall and 308th in the female 40 to 44 division in a time of 6hr 57min 21sec. Hallet placed... Read more of this article
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference today [Sept 14] to provide an update on Bermuda’s first-quarter 2026 GDP and Economic Performance. Minister Hayward said, “Today I am pleased to report that Bermuda’s economy continued its steady progress. Building on good momentum and strong growth in 2025, in the first... Read more of this article
Vantara Relocation, Bermuda’s specialist relocation services provider, has entered into a new agreement with Tax Advisory Partnership to provide UK and US tax compliance and advisory services to clients relocating to or from Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The agreement strengthens Vantara Relocation’s ability to provide clients with a comprehensive... Read more of this article
Verdant Rock Limited, a Bermuda‑based Class 3B insurer and financial guarantor focusing on emerging markets, has closed a 30% quota share reinsurance treaty with a panel of leading global reinsurers. A spokesperson said, “The panel carries an average financial strength rating of A+ from either AM Best or S&P, marking a significant milestone... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Arts Council has awarded three $8,000 student grants to Bermudian artists Nicole Smith, Zen Mello and Krystal Lowe to support their studies in fashion, animation and creative writing. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], the Department of Culture’s main external funding body, is pleased to announce... Read more of this article
BUEI will host a free Members Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 19, featuring ocean-themed activities and the final Kids Hour of the year focused on jellyfish. A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, September 19, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will thank its members the way it knows best — with a full day of ocean discovery... Read more of this article
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Warwick will host Jazz Vespers on Sunday, September 27, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. The service, titled “Generations of Faith: Honouring our Past, Celebrating our Present, Glorifying our Future,” will celebrate the church’s history and faith. The Jazz Vespers will be followed by the launch and signing... 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
Locals have a new and natural way to enjoy live entertainment with the opening of the amphitheatre at Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve in Warwick, with the beautiful open air venue recently playing host to the Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company’s production of Romeo & Juliet. Bernews asked for information about access and rental... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “concerned about the recent increase in reported sexual assaults across the island.” A police spokesperson said, “A number of these reports demonstrate that consent remains an ongoing issue, with instances where the withdrawal of consent is not respected. “Sexual assault: “A sexual assault is... Read more of this article
The police arrested 24 people for a range of offences and also issued nearly 100 traffic tickets over the Labour Day holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “There were 24 people arrested during the Labour Day Holiday weekend as the Bermuda Police Service continued with its repeatedly announced high visibility policing initiative. “Troublingly,... Read more of this article
A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after he crashed into a wall on Middle Road in Warwick, and he was subsequently “arrested for impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, police attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, on Middle Road, near its junction with... Read more of this article
Digicel Business will return as Official Telecommunications Sponsor of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for the eighth consecutive year, continuing a partnership that supports both the delivery of Bermuda’s Professional Golfers’ Association [PGA] TOUR event and community initiatives across the island. Mark Corrigan, CEO of Digicel Bermuda, said: “We’re incredibly... Read more of this article
Mosaic Insurance has launched an AI Lab and Forward Deployed Engineer [FDE] Program as “part of a company-wide commitment to accelerating practical adoption of artificial intelligence across its business functions.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic’s AI Lab is a new unit working across its businesses to develop and deploy in-house AI capabilities that improve... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Longtail designed with a crystal glass aesthetic. 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... Read more of this article
Members of the public helped a driver get out of a car after it crashed and overturned in Southampton early this morning [Sept 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, police and other first responders attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar, in the area of Franks Bay,... Read more of this article
A truck driver was arrested for outstanding warrants following a collision this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, police officers were dispatched to a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a truck. “Details are limited, but the motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries. The... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes said he was “devastated and still in shock” after his charter boat Hakuna Matata was destroyed in a fire yesterday [September 10] and extended his thanks to everyone involved in extinguishing the fire as well as everybody who reached out to him. “Today was one of those days I wouldn’t wish on anyone,” Barnes said. “I’m sitting... Read more of this article
