The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that a 27-year-old woman is in custody and said they are “working closely with our international law enforcement partners and the appropriate authorities to progress the necessary processes.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of reports circulating on social media... Read more of this article
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne, has joined the 2026 cohort of the Field Fellowship, a year-long international programme for senior political leaders founded by former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jacinda Ardern. A Government spokesperson said, “Fellows are identified and invited by the programme, and Minister Lightbourne is the... Read more of this article
One Communications will hold its annual back-to-school event this Sunday [Aug 23] at Victoria Park, featuring free activities, entertainment, food, giveaways and more. A spokesperson said, “One Communications is excited to welcome students, parents, and community members to its annual back-to-school event on Sunday, August 23, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm... Read more of this article
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council will hold a week of appeal hearings in Bermuda in 2027. A Government spokesperson said, “The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council [JCPC] has accepted an invitation from the Government of Bermuda to sit in the British Overseas Territory for a week of appeal hearings in 2027. “The visit will take... Read more of this article
“Close to 70 traffic tickets have been issued since 7:00am today, including 40 so far for speeding and 10 for using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle,” the police said at approximately noon today [Aug 17]. The spokesperson said, “The remaining tickets were issued for a range of other traffic offences. These road safety and... Read more of this article
The Duperreault Fellowship has named Camily O. Lovell as its 2026 recipient, awarding her $25,000 in financial support to assist in her doctoral studies in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “The Duperreault Fellowship has announced Camily O. Lovell as the recipient of this year’s award. The... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will begin their 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series campaign against Barbados today [August 17] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts Dominican... Read more of this article
A truck driver was taken to hospital following a collision involving three heavy trucks on South Road in Southampton, with one of the trucks “overturning and completely blocking the roadway.” A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders are currently on the scene of a road traffic collision involving three heavy... Read more of this article
Tickets for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are now on sale, with the PGA TOUR event returning to Port Royal Golf Course from October 22-25. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event, is excited to announce that tickets for the 2026 tournament are now available for purchase. The Championship... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Mwalimu Melodye Micere Van Putten] There has been so much conversation about the state of young people in Bermuda and how best to support them. These discussions surface whenever a tragic and avoidable situation occurs – whether violence, reckless motorcycling, or general anti-social behavior. While this challenge is multi-faceted... Read more of this article
Three people were injured in two separate collisions on South Road in Paget, including a motorcyclist who sustained serious head injuries. A police spokesperson said, “There have been two serious road traffic collisions on South Road in Paget. The first involved two motorcars just east of Peace Lutheran Church. Both drivers sustained what were... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Loren Bermuda host their Summer Artisan Vendor Market, Eastern County Cricket, professional boxer Adrian Roach record an impressive victory, the Bermuda women’s volleyball team win the gold medal at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Championships and various other community and sporting events. Links... Read more of this article
After a superb showing throughout the tournament, the Bermuda women’s volleyball team have won the gold medal at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Championships. Playing in the finals this evening, they defeated Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 [25-23, 27-25, 21-25, 25-20] to claim the championship title. The victory completes an unbeaten... Read more of this article
[Updated] A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on North Shore Road this evening [Aug 16]. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders have been dispatched to a report of a potentially serious road traffic collision on North Shore Road, in the vicinity of Tamarisk Hill,... Read more of this article
“We support an Education Authority that is genuinely independent, transparent in how it operates and accountable for the performance of Bermuda’s public education system,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Education & Sport Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “One of the Minister’s first announcements after returning to the Ministry... Read more of this article
The Department of Sport and Recreation Summer Camp Registration Team — Director Kimberley Bean, Kenneth Bartram, Mia Butterfield, Michele Romaine, Anita Dowling, and Shelly-Ann Carter-Trott — earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for July. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda announced today that the Department... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Justice hosted its ‘Justice Lounge: The Welcome Brief,’ bringing together Bermuda’s law students, pupils and early-career counsel for networking and engagement with members of the justice system. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Justice’s Justice Lounge: The Welcome Brief was held on Thursday evening... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will begin their 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series campaign against Barbados today [August 17] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts Dominican... Read more of this article
News that Allshores announced a $3 million donation over three years to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, ILS Bermuda announced that 13 students successfully completed the ILS Bermuda College Programme, and Hamilton Princess & Beach Club recognised 29 students for their contributions this summer were among the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
Bermudian boxer Adrian Roach continued his impressive start in professional boxing, taking less than 1 minute to defeat his opponent yesterday in North Carolina. Roach took just 38 seconds to stop American Brandon Mendez in Greensboro, the 24-year-old sent Mendez, who was making his professional debut, to the canvas with a flurry of accurate blows during... Read more of this article
Bermudian boxer Adrian Roach is targeting two more fights before the end of the year after extending his unbeaten professional record to 3-0. He stopped American Brandon Mendez in 38 seconds in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday [August 14], in a four-round welterweight bout at the Frank & Florence Williams Event Centre. “I want two more fights... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda’s Under-14 boys football team will begin their 2026 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Challenge Series campaign against Barbados today [August 17] in the Dominican Republic, and you can tune in and watch the live stream below. The young Gombey Warriors are competing in Tier I Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique and hosts Dominican... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Eva Frazzoni helped AFC Sudbury Women make a winning start to their Eastern Region Women’s Football League Premier Division campaign with a 2-1 away victory over St Albans City Women in England. Frazzoni — who was featured in the team’s matchday lineup graphic — started the match and played over 65 minutes before... Read more of this article
The Supreme Court has dismissed a claim brought by Andrew Lundin Crisson against his former employer, H.S. & J.E. Crisson Limited, saying the “claim fails in its entirety.” The Supreme Court judgment [PDF] said, “This is my judgment following the trial of a claim brought by Andrew Lundin Crisson [the Plaintiff] against his former... Read more of this article
Lester Nelson will retire as Bermuda Airport Authority CEO on October 1, following more than nine years leading the organisation. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority announced that Chief Executive Officer Lester Nelson will retire effective 1 October 2026, following more than nine years of leadership and service to the Authority. “Mr... Read more of this article
The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] today announced the “successful pricing of a $2.04 billion refinancing, replacing its existing unitranche facility with a new senior secured Term Loan B facility.” A spokesperson said, “The Transaction improves TFP’s financial flexibility by significantly reducing TFP’s cost of debt to SOFR + 2.75%... Read more of this article
One Communications will hold its annual back-to-school event this Sunday [Aug 23] at Victoria Park, featuring free activities, entertainment, food, giveaways and more. A spokesperson said, “One Communications is excited to welcome students, parents, and community members to its annual back-to-school event on Sunday, August 23, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm... Read more of this article
Bermudian actress and singer Rebecca Faulkenberry is appearing in MJ The Musical on Broadway, playing the role of Rachel in the four-time Tony Award-winning production. According to Broadway.com, the musical centres on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour and offers a look at his creative process and collaborations. Ms Faulkenberry’s... Read more of this article
Flatts Victoria and Bailey’s Bay met in this weekend’s Eastern Counties cricket match at Lord’s in St David’s, with attendees dressing to impress as they enjoyed one of the summer’s popular sporting and social occasions. Mother Nature proved less cooperative, as rain halted play and the match ultimately ended in a draw, allowing Bailey’s... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Turtle Project is urging the public to dispose of fishing gear responsibly after a hawksbill turtle died after becoming severely entangled in fishing line and rope. The Bermuda Turtle Project said, “Today, we responded to the stranding of a hawksbill turtle. Sadly, the turtle was found severely entangled in fishing line and rope. The entanglement... Read more of this article
The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] will host the 2026 Heatwave: Coastal Defence lionfish tournament from August 19 to 22 to help control the invasive species’ population. The RBR said, “Eat ‘em to beat ‘em! The Royal Bermuda Regiment is proud to host 2026 Heatwave: Coastal Defence as we support the work of the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force... Read more of this article
As a “precautionary measure” due to an “investigation into the importation and keeping of several exotic birds, including emus” there is a “temporary restriction on the movement of all kept birds across Bermuda” which applies to “poultry, backyard chickens, pet birds and other birds kept by owners.” This... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that a 27-year-old woman is in custody and said they are “working closely with our international law enforcement partners and the appropriate authorities to progress the necessary processes.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of reports circulating on social media... Read more of this article
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council will hold a week of appeal hearings in Bermuda in 2027. A Government spokesperson said, “The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council [JCPC] has accepted an invitation from the Government of Bermuda to sit in the British Overseas Territory for a week of appeal hearings in 2027. “The visit will take... Read more of this article
The family of two women who were killed in a car crash in Florida have launched legal action against the police in relation to the crash, which also left Bermudian Kumani Jackson with severe injuries. The report by NBC Miami said, “Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is being sued for negligence, tied to a deadly car crash that happened in 2024... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has published a consultation paper on proposed guidance for the responsible use of AI in Bermuda’s regulated financial services sector. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] has published The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services in Bermuda, a Consultation Paper on... Read more of this article
The Department of Education’s STEAM Academy concluded its summer programme, providing students with hands-on learning and opportunities to explore future career pathways. A Government spokesperson said, “Students across Bermuda spent their summer building, designing, experimenting and exploring future career opportunities through the Department of Education’s STEAM... Read more of this article
Google announced plans for a third subsea cable connection involving Bermuda, with the new Canoa system set to link the island directly with the Dominican Republic. Google’s announcement said, “Canoa is a new subsea cable system connecting the Dominican Republic to Bermuda. Canoa comes from the Taíno word for canoe, harkening to the longstanding maritime culture... Read more of this article
A truck driver was taken to hospital following a collision involving three heavy trucks on South Road in Southampton, with one of the trucks “overturning and completely blocking the roadway.” A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders are currently on the scene of a road traffic collision involving three heavy... Read more of this article
Three people were injured in two separate collisions on South Road in Paget, including a motorcyclist who sustained serious head injuries. A police spokesperson said, “There have been two serious road traffic collisions on South Road in Paget. The first involved two motorcars just east of Peace Lutheran Church. Both drivers sustained what were... Read more of this article
[Updated] A male motorcycle rider was taken to hospital following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on North Shore Road this evening [Aug 16]. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders have been dispatched to a report of a potentially serious road traffic collision on North Shore Road, in the vicinity of Tamarisk Hill,... Read more of this article
