Auto Solutions announced the groundbreaking of a brand-new showroom, saying the ”purpose-built showroom is expected to take approximately 14 months to complete and will create a modern, technology-driven environment designed to enhance the vehicle-buying experience.” “This is an important milestone for Auto Solutions and reflects our... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminded the public, as well as operators and staff of liquor-licenced premises, of “their responsibilities regarding alcohol and minors.” A police spokesperson said, “This advisory follows recent reports received by the BPS involving alcohol consumption by minors at a liquor-licenced establishment.... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is contacting families affected by technical issues with the new online After-School Programme registration system. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, through the Office of Youth Affairs, is contacting parents and guardians who registered... Read more of this article
Multiple road closures and temporary traffic changes will be in effect in St. George’s from Tuesday, September 1 through Sunday, September 27, to accommodate work on the Swing Bridge pre-construction. A Government spokesperosn said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that work on the Swing Bridge pre-construction... Read more of this article
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] today presented veteran Somerset cricketer Dion Stovell with the 2026 BHCS Bummy Symonds–Dennis Wainwright Safe Hands Award, recognising his outstanding performance during the 2026 Annual Cup Match Classic. A spokesperson said, “Stovell, who brought his Cup Match career to a close this year after making his... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture announced the completion of the latest phase of the Art in Public Buildings Programme, with a new collection of works by Bermudian artists now on display throughout Government buildings. A Government spokesperson said, “The artwork has been installed at the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building, Government Administration Building,... Read more of this article
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[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Liam Glanville. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Liam Glanville. “He is described as a Caucasian British national, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, of... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings... Read more of this article
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to the DailyMale charity to assist in the purchase of screening kits and the running costs of their mobile screening clinic. A spokesperson said, “DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer. The mobile clinic is now providing... Read more of this article
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 with its youth-led Positivity Project aimed at promoting mental wellness in Bermuda’s schools. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy [CPLA], kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivity Project, a youth-led mental... 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
St David’s and Bailey’s Bay have named their teams for Saturday’s round of the Eastern County Cricket Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in St. David’s. OJ Pitcher will captain St David’s, with Justin Pitcher serving as vice-captain and Ricardo Brangman named as wicketkeeper. The team also includes Isaiah O’Brien,... Read more of this article
ASU BIOS is celebrating 50 years of its Bermuda Program, marking the milestone with a cohort of 10 Bermudian interns. A spokesperson said, “Since its founding in 1976, the Bermuda Program has provided more than 320 Bermudian students aged 18 and older with hands-on experience in oceanographic and atmospheric research. “Through fully funded... Read more of this article
The English-Speaking Union has released a video featuring Bermuda representative Jordan Williams delivering his speech during the 2026 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final. Williams was one of six finalists selected from a competition involving representatives from 45 countries and regions. The final was held at the Royal Institution... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Bermudian Adam Hall had two hits and drove in three runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 11-6 at Blue Cross Park yesterday [August 26]. Hall went two-for-five and doubled in the sixth inning before scoring when Ramón Bramasco hit a sacrifice fly to extend Winnipeg’s lead to 7-3. He struck again in the... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Jace Donawa scored his first official collegiate goal for the University of North Carolina [UNC] in a 3-2 defeat away to the University of Memphis on Monday [August 24]. The freshman forward entered the match as a substitute and found the net in the 43rd minute after receiving a long delivery from Nick Lockermann. UNC’s official... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballers Shammi and Jason have joined the UK-based Future Pro Academy following their participation in the Bermuda Triangle Cup. A spokesperson said, “We’re pleased to welcome Jason to Future Pro as he begins his journey with the programme. Jason recently competed in the Bermuda Triangle Cup with Somerset Trojans and now joins Future... Read more of this article
Bermudian athlete Yushae DeSilva-Andrade recorded her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships, falling 7-4 to China’s Yuan Yichu in a pool match in South Korea. Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade stayed competitive throughout the four-end contest before Yuan pulled ahead... Read more of this article
Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe recorded third and second-place finishes on the second day of the Elimination Series at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The two top-three finishes moved Kempe into third place in the Silver Fleet and 50th overall with 121 net points after nine races. Racing began at 12pm local time... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 29th. On Saturday the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Independence of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship are scheduled... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” [Superior] of the members of Athene Group. A statement from the rating agency said, “ Athene is the consolidation of the organization’s U.S. operating companies, along with its affiliated reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day public holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 7 September 2026, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday.... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture announced the completion of the latest phase of the Art in Public Buildings Programme, with a new collection of works by Bermudian artists now on display throughout Government buildings. A Government spokesperson said, “The artwork has been installed at the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building, Government Administration Building,... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm at the Main Show Ring at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Doors will open at 4.30pm, and admission is complimentary. The rain date is Sunday, October 4. For past Bernews coverage of the Gombey Festival, click here. Related Stories Gombey Festival A ‘Resounding... Read more of this article
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose work has been displayed in Bermuda, has died at 97 following a career that made her one of the world’s highest-selling female artists. The Yayoi Kusama Museum and Foundation announced today [August 27] that the artist died at a hospital in Tokyo. The organisation said Kusama “continued to paint until her final... 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 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
INTX Insurance Software announced the “continued expansion of the INTX [Re]Insurance Operating System within Xitus Re Ltd., the Bermuda-based P&C runoff reinsurer, as Xitus expands across increasingly complex portfolios, transaction structures and jurisdictions.” A spokesperson said, “At the center of Xitus’ assumed reinsurance operations is INTX... 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 [BPS] is warning members... 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
Severe thunderstorms caused temporary ground stops at L.F. Wade International Airport over the weekend, disrupting ground handling operations and resulting in delays to multiple flights including ones operated by British Airways, Air Canada, JetBlue, United and American Airlines. In response to queries from Bernews, a Skyport spokesperson said, “Ground... Read more of this article
