The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] hosted its inaugural gala event, ‘Legacy of Dreams’ this weekend at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson previously said, “The Legacy of Dreams Gala is not just a celebration of PHC, but of the entire Bermuda community. For decades, our programs have provided safe, nurturing, and productive... Read more of this article
A male was “injured when he was attacked by a group of individuals wearing face masks and helmets with dark tinted visors” in Hamilton Parish this evening [March 16], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, police received reports of a disturbance at the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] congratulated 9-year-old Isabella Brielle Daniels of BHS on winning the 2024 Fire Safety Awareness Poster Contest. Isabella Daniels, Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell, and Minister Michael Weeks “Isabella’s imaginative and insightful interpretation of the theme, ‘Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!’... Read more of this article
The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team [DRRMT], will conduct the Caribe Wave 25 Tsunami Exercise on Thursday [March 20] at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “This annual drill is designed to assess Bermuda’s emergency communication systems and response protocols in the event of a tsunami... Read more of this article
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office advised that the Department of Planning is relocating to a new office space. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective Wednesday, March 19, the Department of Planning will now be located on the 3rd Floor, 44 Church Street West, City of Hamilton HM 12. “While the Department remains committed to providing critical... Read more of this article
“My commitment to this community remains strong,” Juanae Crockwell said, adding “I believe in the need for independent representation and increased collaboration in Parliament, and I’m here for the long haul.” Ms Crockwell ran as an independent candidate in Constituency #31 Southampton West Central in the recent General Election,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative [BEJI] said they “applaud the Bermuda Government for its Throne Speech commitments to key legal reforms.” A spokesperson said, “These proposed legislative reforms reflect the Government’s responsiveness to long-standing calls from the island’s legal community to modernize and improve access... Read more of this article
News that the Bermuda Sanshou team won medals at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Arizona, Shiona Turini was named one of Hollywood’s top 25 power stylists and model Aliana King was featured in a campaign for Givenchy lipstick were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda hosted their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [March 15] at Shelly Bay Beach. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is part of a Special Olympics trademarked global tradition typically held on January 1. While other regions host this event under frigid conditions, Bermuda benefits from much warmer plunge conditions... Read more of this article
Participants ran, jumped, climbed, and crawled through obstacle courses in support of local charities as the Bermuda Triple Challenge kicked off on Friday [March 14]. A spokesperson previously said, “Individuals, and teams of up to five participants will navigate obstacles ranging from scaling shipping containers, A-frame walls, traversing the Regiment’s... Read more of this article
Opening of Parliament, Throne Speech, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson replies to Throne Speech, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce replies to Throne Speech, fourteen women to attend Dubai conference, St. Baldrick’s fundraiser event, HOME Charity releases 2024 annual report, support Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Karlandra Smith on Phoenix netball... Read more of this article
“To date, HOME has identified over 1,100 people experiencing homelessness in Bermuda” and “our ambition is that individuals and families are rapidly rehoused into long-term accommodation and supported with intensive case management to achieve an optimum and sustained quality of life.” This from the HOME charity’s annual... Read more of this article
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [March 14], with the 2025 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech Photos: Premier &... Read more of this article
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser event is being held this evening [March 14] at Docksiders, with the annual event seeing people shave their heads in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda hosted their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [March 15] at Shelly Bay Beach. A spokesperson previously said, “The Polar Plunge is part of a Special Olympics trademarked global tradition typically held on January 1. While other regions host this event under frigid conditions, Bermuda benefits from much warmer plunge conditions... Read more of this article
Participants ran, jumped, climbed, and crawled through obstacle courses in support of local charities as the Bermuda Triple Challenge kicked off on Friday [March 14]. A spokesperson previously said, “Individuals, and teams of up to five participants will navigate obstacles ranging from scaling shipping containers, A-frame walls, traversing the Regiment’s... Read more of this article
Opening of Parliament, Throne Speech, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson replies to Throne Speech, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce replies to Throne Speech, fourteen women to attend Dubai conference, St. Baldrick’s fundraiser event, HOME Charity releases 2024 annual report, support Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Karlandra Smith on Phoenix netball... Read more of this article
Forty-six riders from 23 teams kicked off the road season with the VT 2-Up Team Time Trial today. A spokesperson said, “A strong field of 46 riders across 23 teams came out today for the VT 2-Up Team Time Trial, marking a great start to the road season. The race provided an excellent opportunity for riders to test their early-season fitness on the... Read more of this article
Elon University’s women’s track and field team launched their outdoor season in spectacular style, securing a remarkable 11 event victories at the Phoenix Invitational, with Shayla Cann claiming victory in both the 400m and 800m events. Cann’s success wasn’t limited to individual events. She also played a pivotal role in the... Read more of this article
Eva Frazzoni, the Bermuda women’s national football team captain, scored twice in AFC Sudbury Women’s 3-0 win at home to Needham Market Women in the MH Goals Suffolk Cup semi-final today [March 16]. The midfielder netted her team’s first and third goals. AFC Sudbury will now head to Portman Road, the home of Premier League side Ipswich Town, to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Luxury Concierge said they are “working with top-tier service providers to create an unmatched standard of hospitality for those arriving by sea.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has long been a premier yachting destination, attracting some of the world’s most luxurious vessels with its prime Atlantic location, world-class... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, March 15th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Queen Victoria cruise ship and the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to... Read more of this article
Aegon has launched a three-year community investment program in Bermuda, providing scholarships and grants to local nonprofit organizations that focus on financial literacy, social capabilities and resilience. A spokesperson said, “Aegon is excited to announce the launch of a community investment program to support the community of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] hosted its inaugural gala event, ‘Legacy of Dreams’ this weekend at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson previously said, “The Legacy of Dreams Gala is not just a celebration of PHC, but of the entire Bermuda community. For decades, our programs have provided safe, nurturing, and productive... Read more of this article
The “Freedom’s Steps” will take place next month, with the three-day event celebrating Bermuda’s rich Gombey heritage. The Department of Culture posted the graphic online below, saying, “Department of Culture is proud to sponsor: Freedom’s Steps Friday 04/11/25 Happy Hour Time: 5 PM – 8 PM Location: Places Place “Come mix with... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] congratulated 9-year-old Isabella Brielle Daniels of BHS on winning the 2024 Fire Safety Awareness Poster Contest. Isabella Daniels, Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell, and Minister Michael Weeks “Isabella’s imaginative and insightful interpretation of the theme, ‘Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!’... Read more of this article
The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team [DRRMT], will conduct the Caribe Wave 25 Tsunami Exercise on Thursday [March 20] at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “This annual drill is designed to assess Bermuda’s emergency communication systems and response protocols in the event of a tsunami... Read more of this article
The Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda announced a $300,000, 3-year grant to the Living Reefs Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Bermuda’s coral reefs and marine ecosystems. This grant will support reef conservation efforts for the new Causeway Blue Barrier Project, including integrating live corals into coastal infrastructure... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the return of its Young Reporters For The Environment [YRE] National Competition, now in its third year in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “BUEI is the National Operator of the Foundation for Environmental Education programmes [FEE] in Bermuda, which includes the YRE programme and YRE Environmental... Read more of this article
A male was “injured when he was attacked by a group of individuals wearing face masks and helmets with dark tinted visors” in Hamilton Parish this evening [March 16], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, police received reports of a disturbance at the Hamilton Parish Workmen’s... Read more of this article
Following an attempted theft on March 1 in Paget, police arrested an 18-year-old male. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:00pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025, police received a report of an attempted theft near the junction of the Railway Trail and South Road, Paget. “Details are that a member of the public who had advertised an item for... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ethan Arruda, where they were joined by Ethan’s parents. The 17-year-old was killed in a stabbing incident at a Devonshire residence in October 2024. Ethan’s father, who was very emotional as he appealed for the community... Read more of this article
Miami International Holdings, Inc announced the “launch of a fully-integrated trading, clearing, settlement and depository technology platform for The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIH. “The launch of the new BSX technology platform represents an important milestone in our strategy to build and operate all our exchanges utilizing... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji playing cricket. 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 back on Bernews every Wednesday... Read more of this article
“Bermuda remains committed to staying at the forefront of digital identity, AI-driven financial services, and responsible innovation,” Premier David Burt said. In a post on Instagram, Premier David Burt said, “Greetings from SXSW! I’m currently in Austin, Texas, representing Bermuda at South by Southwest [SXSW]—one of the world’s leading forums... Read more of this article
There was a collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle in Devonshire this morning [March 10]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a road traffic collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle near the junction of Chaingate Hill and Middle Road, Devonshire. “The scene is currently being processed with traffic diversions in... Read more of this article
There was a single vehicle collision involving a police motorcycle in Smith’s Parish. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious, single vehicle road traffic collision involving a police motorcycle near the junction of Paynters Road and Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s Parish. “Eastbound traffic is being diverted along Paynters Road. “Westbound... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed the identity of the man that passed away following a road traffic collision on February 23 as Lionel Thomas Jr. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on St. David’s Road shortly before 1:30am on Sunday, February... Read more of this article
