Bermuda’s airport has earned two top honours in the 2025 Airports Council International Airport Service Quality Customer Experience Awards, being named Most Enjoyable and Cleanest Airport in Latin America and the Caribbean based on passenger feedback. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport has once again been recognized... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that ferry service on the Pink Route has been suspended this afternoon [Feb 23] due to mechanical repairs, with updates to follow on its resumption. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises that mechanical repairs are required on the ferry serving... Read more of this article
The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] held its Breakfast Run and Walk this weekend, which started and ended at Warwick Camp, as part of a series of events celebrating the battalion’s 60th anniversary. RBR Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons previously said, “Many will remember the recruit camp 5-miler or the Regiment’s breakfast run... Read more of this article
This past weekend featured the Skyport Magic Mile, the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s [RBR] Breakfast Run and Walk, the 38th annual P.A.L.S. Charity Walk, the National Museum of Bermuda’s [NMB] Community Day, the Bermuda Backyard Ultra Race, and other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Vehicle... Read more of this article
Traffic is being diverted following a car crash in Devonshire this evening [Feb 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Police were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar just west of the junction of South Road and Tee Street, Devonshire. “It was reported... Read more of this article
Auditor General Heather Thomas has issued a statement on the Government’s 2025 financial statements. A spokesperson said, “Auditor General Heather Thomas is the Government of Bermuda’s independent auditor, and whose office is mandated to report whether the Government’s financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with public sector accounting... Read more of this article
The 38th P.A.L.S. Annual Walk Run took place this weekend, with participants completing 3K, 5K, or 10K routes along the Railway Trail, starting and finishing at the charity’s headquarters in Paget, in support of the free cancer care services provided by P.A.L.S. Bermuda. Related Stories Photos &... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Sponsored by RenaissanceRe and Butterfield, Community Day is a signature event within NMB’s Free for February, which offers all Bermuda residents free admission to the Museum throughout the entire month.” NMB... Read more of this article
Jason Hayward announced his candidacy for leader of the PLP at the party’s Founders Day Luncheon today, with Deputy Leader Zane Desilva pledging his support to Minister Hayward’s campaign for leadership A spokesperson said, “Today Sunday February 22nd 2026 at Cedar Bridge Academy in front of hundreds of PLP Members and Supporters The Hon. Jason... Read more of this article
Run Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Race was held this weekend, inviting runners to test their endurance while also raising money for charity. A spokesperson previously said, “The local running event with no finish line is gearing up for its fourth staging. On February 21st at Southside in St. Davids, Run Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Race, sponsored... Read more of this article
News that Tarik Bean-Darrell from the Department of Workforce Development earned the PSEA Award for January, show jumper Raishun Burch won the Grand Caribbean Grand Prix Day 1 at the Martinique competition, and Jiu-Jitsu athletes from Aries Sports Centre won two medals at the recent Brooklyn Grappling Industries event in New York were among the positive... Read more of this article
The Skyport Magic Mile was held at the Flora Duffy Stadium, bringing together hundreds of young runners and families for the 29th annual youth event. Sponsored by Skyport and supported by partners including Security Associates, SOL Petroleum Bermuda and BermudAir, the race celebrated nearly three decades of community spirit and youth development through... Read more of this article
[Updated] A road traffic collision occurred on East Broadway this afternoon [Feb 21]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the westbound lane of East Broadway. “Traffic is now restricted to one lane Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow the instructions of police officers directing traffic... Read more of this article
The One Bermuda Alliance has released a response to the 2026 Budget, saying “This Budget patches past failures of the PLP Government rather than delivering lasting solutions.” Shadow Finance Minister Douglas De Couto said, “The Premier has presented what he calls “Responsible Choices… Lasting Benefits for Bermudians.” The... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Health has issued a public apology and correction regarding The Rotisserie Grill’s 2025 Food Establishment Grade, which was incorrectly listed as a Grade D instead of its actual Grade B award. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public of a correction to the 2025 Food Establishment Grades recently... Read more of this article
The 38th P.A.L.S. Annual Walk Run took place this weekend, with participants completing 3K, 5K, or 10K routes along the Railway Trail, starting and finishing at the charity’s headquarters in Paget, in support of the free cancer care services provided by P.A.L.S. Bermuda. Related Stories Photos &... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Sponsored by RenaissanceRe and Butterfield, Community Day is a signature event within NMB’s Free for February, which offers all Bermuda residents free admission to the Museum throughout the entire month.” NMB... Read more of this article
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is delivering the 2026 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 20]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories PLP Statement On 2026 Bermuda Budget Full Document: 2026/2027... Read more of this article
Bermudian track and field athlete Cameron Basden competed for Barry University at the Spartan Open in Tampa, Florida. Basden placed seventh in the men’s 200 meters, recording a time of 22.22 seconds. His finishing time is the fifth-fastest ever recorded for the event in Barry University’s history. Related Stories Track & Field Athletes... Read more of this article
Bermudian swimmer Logan Watson-Brown and the George Washington University [GWU] women’s swimming team placed second at the Atlantic 10 championships held at the Hampton Aquaplex. GWU scored 572.5 points, finishing 27.5 points behind the University of Richmond, who won their 17th conference title. The event results ended GWU’s four-year winning... Read more of this article
Fire Wayne claimed victory in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Celebrity Motocross Race Day at the Southside Motocross Track at the weekend. The Soca singer won both celebrity races to finish top of the overall standings ahead of Wayne Caines in second and General Kaution in third. The other celebrities racing were Nikki Bascome, Minister Owen... Read more of this article
Price Forbes has appointed Gareth Davies as Executive Vice President and Head of Property in Bermuda, bringing thirty years of industry experience. A spokesperson said, “Price Forbes announces that Gareth Davies has been appointed to the role of executive vice president, head of property, effective immediately. He is based in Bermuda and reports... Read more of this article
February 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,346.36, 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: Feb 20 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 19 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange... Read more of this article
Following the delivery of the 2026 Budget by Premier David Burt in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech, and follows in full below. You can click here to view all our coverage of the 2026 Budget. The 2026 Deloitte Bermuda Budget Snapshot is below [PDF here] Related... Read more of this article
Bermudian producer Noise Cans has created a road mix of Machel Montano’s new song Encore. Encore won the Road March award at the recent Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Machel, a Trinidadian singer, songwriter and record producer, is the regarded as the ‘King of Soca’ and should he win this year, he will have the most road march wins in Trinidad. Road... Read more of this article
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] hosted a free Community Day this weekend, offering a range of fun activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Sponsored by RenaissanceRe and Butterfield, Community Day is a signature event within NMB’s Free for February, which offers all Bermuda residents free admission to the Museum throughout the entire month.” NMB... Read more of this article
Lumina Festival will host Solara Unplugged on February 21 at The Loren, with the event aiming to ”raise $15,000 to directly support Bermudian artists and to strengthen access to financial literacy education across the island.” A spokesperson said, “Lumina Festival is proud to present Solara Unplugged, an exclusive live music fundraiser... Read more of this article
The public is invited to a free lecture on coral reefs presented by Yvonne Sawall on Thursday [Feb 26], hosted by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, February 26th, to learn more about coral reefs in this presentation,... Read more of this article
The DRIFT: Origami Art Showcase has officially concluded, revealing an inspiring range of creativity, imagination, and community connection centered on Bermuda’s oceanic cultural heritage. A spokesperson said, “The showcase received highly inventive submissions from participants of all ages, with artworks created using a wide variety of... Read more of this article
Minister of Public Works and Environment Jaché Adams hosted an event in Devonshire to honor the Island’s solo sweepers, whose team has grown to 20 following recent program enhancements. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, today hosted an appreciation event on Devon Springs... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police responded to a report of a minor seen carrying what appeared to be a handgun, which was later confirmed to be a black-painted replica firearm safely recovered without harm. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, police received a report that a minor child was seen in the area of the Prospect... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police are investigating after three men were taken to hospital with stab wounds with the police saying that “the men may have sustained their injuries during an altercation in the area of the Southampton Rangers Club, Southampton.” | A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, police received... Read more of this article
The police have issued another safety advisory following another report that a phone advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace was stolen by someone after meeting up. A spokesperson said, “Following another report this past weekend that a cell phone advertised for sale locally on Facebook Marketplace was stolen by an unknown potential buyer,... Read more of this article
Bermuda police have advised that due to a service provider outage affecting the main number, members of the public can instead use several temporary mobile numbers to make contact. A police spokesperson said, “Due to a service provider outage which may result in some members of the public not being able to reach the main police number [295-0011], please be advised... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda motto ‘Quo Fata Ferunt’ in elegant script, framed by nautical watercolor elements like waves, seashells, and a compass rose. 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... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy’s Robotics Team competed against over 60 regional high school and university teams at the Framingham Robotics Tournament in Boston. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy’s Robotics Team marked a significant milestone on February 8 with its return to international competition for the first time since 2019. The team competed at the Framingham... Read more of this article
Traffic is being diverted following a car crash in Devonshire this evening [Feb 22]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Police were dispatched to a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcar just west of the junction of South Road and Tee Street, Devonshire. “It was reported... Read more of this article
[Updated] A road traffic collision occurred on East Broadway this afternoon [Feb 21]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision on the westbound lane of East Broadway. “Traffic is now restricted to one lane Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow the instructions of police officers directing traffic... Read more of this article
A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcar occurred in the area of North Road, near the junction with Overview Hill, Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:52 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Police and Emergency Services personnel, were dispatched a single vehicle injury collision involving motorcar, on North Road, near the... Read more of this article
