[Updated] Dr Michael Branco has been elected Mayor of the City of Hamilton, receiving 140 votes while Elmore Warren received 43 votes. The results were just announced and we will update with additional information as able. Mr Warren on the left and Dr Branco on the right Update 9.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry advises... Read more of this article
Family Centre is launching an island-wide campaign – “Real Talk: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” — to to promote mental health awareness. A spokesperson said, “Today, Family Centre hosted a press conference at Sunshine League House to officially launch its adolescent-focused anti-stigma campaign. This initiative forms part of a broader,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] recently completed a two-day training course focused on fire inspections, code application, fire protection systems and building life safety. A Government spokesperson said, “The training was held from April 29 to 30, 2026, in collaboration with a visiting representative from the National Fire Protection... Read more of this article
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership Programme [IVLP], the US Department of State’s premier professional exchange programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, recently participated in the International Visitor Leadership... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 7] to provide an update on the Government’s efforts to provide affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and... Read more of this article
USL League Two club FC Motown has signed Bermudian footballer Xahvi Deroza for the upcoming summer season.” The New Jersey-based club secured Deroza following his freshman season at the University of New Hampshire. During his debut collegiate year, the Bermudian athlete made an excellent showing and earned a selection to the America East All-Rookie... Read more of this article
Road Safety Week officially opened today [May 6], led by the Bermuda Road Safety Council under the theme “Operation Action – Changing Minds, Changing Behaviours.” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said, “This year, Road Safety Week’s theme centres on “Operation Action – Changing Minds, Changing... Read more of this article
The Department of Labour has released its ‘Know Your Rights at Work’ guidance document, an “accessible, easy-to-understand resource designed to help employees better understand their workplace rights.” A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative comes at an important time, following recent amendments to Bermuda’s Employment... Read more of this article
“A total of 756 vapes, valued at more than $30,000, were confiscated from shops in Devonshire and Smith’s,” local officials have confirmed, stating that “the products were found to contain either metatine, a toxic chemical, or nicotine levels above the legal limit.” A Government spokesperson said, “Environmental Health Officers... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Health is monitoring reports of hantavirus infections linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship near Cape Verde, with local officials noting that “at this time, there is no known risk to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is aware of reports of hantavirus infections linked to the Dutch‑flagged... Read more of this article
There will be two additional public meetings as part of the national consultation on the proposal that Bermuda become a full member of CARICOM, one on Thursday, May 14 in Sandys and one on Tuesday, May 19 in St. George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, announced two additional... Read more of this article
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU], strengthening a longstanding partnership dedicated to ensuring clients are connected to the most appropriate support and services. A spokesperson said, “While the signing of this agreement marks an important... Read more of this article
Voters in the City of Hamilton will head to the polls tomorrow [May 7] for the municipal election to choose the next Mayor, with both Michael Branco and Elmore Warren vying to succeed outgoing Mayor Charles Gosling. Polling is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul Centennial Church Hall in Hamilton. Advance polling was held... Read more of this article
The Bermuda End-to-End has launched a public competition to design the official t-shirt for its 40th anniversary event in 2027. A spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda End-to-End looks ahead to its landmark 40th charity event in 2027, organisers are inviting the community to play a role in this milestone celebration with the launch of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
The police have renewed their appeal for information one year after the fatal shooting of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith in Somerset. A police spokesperson said, ” May 1st 2026 marked one year since the tragic murders of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith, who were both fatally shot at Legends Bar in Somerset, where three other individuals were... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt is in Miami to lead a Bermuda delegation at Consensus 2026, with the Premier saying “Bermuda’s continued presence underscores our commitment to building the world’s first fully on-chain national economy.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt,... Read more of this article
The PHC Drum & Majorette Corps, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Teen Services have each been awarded $12,500 from the Confiscated Assets Fund [CAF] as “part of the Government’s continued effort to reinvest seized funds into programmes that strengthen communities.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt,... Read more of this article
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 7] to provide an update on the Government’s efforts to provide affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and... Read more of this article
Road Safety Week officially opened today [May 6], led by the Bermuda Road Safety Council under the theme “Operation Action – Changing Minds, Changing Behaviours.” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said, “This year, Road Safety Week’s theme centres on “Operation Action – Changing Minds, Changing... Read more of this article
From official ceremonies and community events to scenic boat journeys and public appearances, these 12 videos recap many of the key moments from King Charles III’s historic visit to Bermuda, which was the first time a reigning King had ever visited the island. During the visit, the King participated in ceremonies, meetings, community events, environmental... Read more of this article
SailGP announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix [May 9–10], enhancing the event experience through premium... Read more of this article
The Athene Youth Kickstart Cup, a preseason football tournament for boys’ and girls’ youth teams, will be held on October 9–11 at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “The tournament is open to teams in the U7, U9 and U11 divisions. Around 1,000 players participated in last year’s event.” “Sports have a way of bringing people... Read more of this article
Airforce won the fourth week of Wednesday Night Sailing in Hamilton Harbour after recording the fastest corrected time in a 29-boat fleet. Crossfire was first across the line with an elapsed time of 1hr 00min 57sec but finished tenth overall after posting a corrected time of 1:07:13. Airforce crossed in 1:07:11 and secured victory with a corrected time... Read more of this article
SailGP announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced a partnership with Butterfield and Mastercard for the upcoming Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix [May 9–10], enhancing the event experience through premium... Read more of this article
Hamilton Insurance Group announced that Peter W. Wilson has been elected to its Board of Directors at the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. “I am pleased to welcome Peter to the Hamilton Board,” said David A. Brown, Board Chair. “Peter brings extensive industry and leadership experience across global specialty insurance... Read more of this article
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Calix Re Limited [Calix Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Calix Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dance Academy’s 11th Annual Recital, “Page to Stage,” directed by Nikia Manders, invites audiences to step from the pages of beloved books and magazines into a living world where stories unfold through dance. A spokesperson said, “The program blends storytelling with movement in a dynamic sequence of short dances inspired by literary... Read more of this article
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher has earned a nomination for the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the Tony Awards, which are widely recognized as the most prestigious honors in live theater. Christopher, who stars in the Broadway play “Chess”, is nominated for the award alongside Luke Evans in “The Rocky Horror Show,”... Read more of this article
The BMDS Charitable Trust is inviting the public to audition for its 20th annual playwriting festival, with open auditions set for May 4 and 5 at the Daylesford Theatre. A spokesperson said, “Do you want to be famous for 15 minutes? “The BMDS Charitable Trust is inviting all members of the public to audition for the six 15-minute plays that... Read more of this article
King Charles III is continuing his visit to Bermuda, and visited Trunk Island’s Living Classroom today [May 1] following his official welcome ceremony in St George’s. The King’s official visit is his first official visit to Bermuda as King and his first visit since coming to the island in 1970. You follow our live updates here, and you... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Bermuda joined a plastic clean-up organised by the Bermuda Olympic Association at Walsingham Tuiste Park as part of a wider Commonwealth initiative to tackle ocean waste. The event was part of a global relay of clean-ups taking place across Commonwealth nations and territories in support of the RCS Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics... Read more of this article
International scientists have returned to the Sargasso Sea on a German-led expedition to continue long-term research into the early life stages of the critically endangered European eel. A spokesperson said, “A German-led international team of marine scientists has returned to the Sargasso Sea to continue long-term research on one of the ocean’s... Read more of this article
The police have renewed their appeal for information one year after the fatal shooting of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith in Somerset. A police spokesperson said, ” May 1st 2026 marked one year since the tragic murders of Shaquan Williams and Jasmin Smith, who were both fatally shot at Legends Bar in Somerset, where three other individuals were... Read more of this article
Bermudian Christopher Joell-Deshields has admitted contempt of court in England after failing to return company login details and assets as ordered by a High Court judge, according to a report by the BBC. The story said, “The suspended chief executive of Pride in London has admitted contempt of court after failing to hand back social media and bank... Read more of this article
Two men were arrested during police patrols this past weekend “for a variety of offences, including suspected impaired driving, outstanding warrants and possessing a knife in public.” A police spokesperson said, “Police patrols on our roads over the weekend saw several arrests for a variety of offences, including suspected impaired... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an artistic nod to the past with a flowing “Bermuda” script on aged parchment. 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... Read more of this article
The Government of Bermuda advises that the Camp Connect platform is now operational following earlier technical issues, with families now able to access the system and complete summer day camp registrations ahead of the May 15 deadline. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda advises that the Camp Connect platform is now operational following earlier... Read more of this article
The Department of Sport and Recreation advises that registration for summer day camps through the Camp Connect platform opened today [May 4] and some users are “currently experiencing intermittent issues with the system” and “technical teams are actively working to identify and resolve the problem as quickly as possible. A Government spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar occurred on Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon [May 7]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, near the former T.N. Tatem middle school, Middle Road, Warwick. “Traffic flow in the area of the collision... Read more of this article
A male motorcyclist suffered head injuries in a collision on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Harrington Sound Road, near its junction with White Crest Hill, Hamilton Parish. “It is understood the male motorcycle... Read more of this article
A single vehicle motorcycle collision has occurred on Harbour Road, near Lower Ferry. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle motorcycle collision on Harbour Road, near Lower Ferry. “Initial information suggests the motorcycle... Read more of this article
