The PLP filed a notice with the Supreme Court that “consented to every order the plaintiffs asked the Court to make” and “all that remains is for the Court to make the final order to bring the proceedings to a close, and we have asked for that to happen as soon as possible.” This is the latest development pertaining to the PLP... Read more of this article
Five Bermuda College students — Yasir Boukhloufi, Ashrey Cannonier, Sha-Danna’ Johnson, Solay Marson and Dasia-Nae Scott — have received full Athene scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. A spokesperson said, “Five Bermuda College students have been awarded scholarships from Athene for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each scholarship... Read more of this article
Plans have been submitted for a “new purpose-built distribution warehouse, retail store and associated staff office facilities” in the Marginal Wharf area in the East End. A letter submitted with the application said, “Our proposals seek to develop a brownfield former US military site to create a new warehouse, retail store and office... Read more of this article
[Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [Sept. 28], with the announcements listed on the Order Paper including the Auditor General’s Report: Ministerial Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses – Second Report of the Auditor General, Bermuda; the Effectiveness of the Government of Bermuda Receivables and Debt Management... Read more of this article
There have been ongoing issues with the water supply at the Westgate Correctional Facility, with unofficial information suggesting there has been lack of running water for showers and flushing the toilet. One individual close to the situation questioned how the incarcerated men can be be in a mindset to be rehabilitated and educated when they can’t... Read more of this article
Bermuda won the North American Cup after defeating hosts Cayman Islands by 42 runs in the final at Jimmy Powell Oval in George Town on Sunday [September 27]. In a match reduced to 15 overs per side, Bermuda scored 101/9 after Cayman Islands won the toss and elected to field. Isaiah O’Brien top-scored with 43 from 22 balls, hitting two fours and five... Read more of this article
Ailie Waddington, Stephanie Hardy, Gianna Lupparelli, Ava-Joy Moreno, Zion Mills and Skye Minors have each received a $5,000 bursary from the BMDS Charitable Trust to support their performing arts and theatre studies. A spokesperson said, “2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the BMDS Charitable Trust, which was created in 2001... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Nadia Laws] Sometimes we say we’re stuck when what we really mean is that we’re scared. We say we don’t know what we want. We’re waiting for the right time. We need more information. We’ll make the decision next month. And sometimes, of course, we genuinely are stuck. Life can be complicated. We can have competing... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the ‘Zhamir Strong’ 6K Family Fun Walk, Run & Roll, St. Mary’s Church’s Jazz Vespers, the Bermuda cricket team win the North American Cup and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Govt Account Receivables Reach $482 Million Audio: Premier’s... Read more of this article
The Government announced a “phased approach to changes in the lump-sum conversion factor alongside a cash protection guarantee under the Public Service Superannuation Fund [PSSF], reducing the immediate impact on public officers who are employed and eligible for retirement on March 31 2027.” A Government spokesperson said, “The PSSF reforms... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Mary’s Church in Warwick is hosting Jazz Vespers this afternoon [Sept 27] as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Warwick, one of Bermuda’s oldest and most beloved parish churches, continues its year long... Read more of this article
Seven young Bermudians — Keith Richardson, D’amori Riley-Noble, Daeshaun Landy, Khyari Tacklyn-Smith, Jakeeba Trott, Diondae Riley-Noble and Filiakai Camara — took part in Project Guyana: Built for Change, accompanied by VRT officers Darren Woods and Cadre Smith. A Government spokesperson said, “Seven young Bermudian males, aged 13 to... Read more of this article
Government accounts receivable increased from $405 million in 2023 to $482 million in 2025, an increase of approximately $77 million and equating to approximately $7,531 per Bermuda resident, according to a new audit by the Auditor General. A spokesperson said, “The Auditor General, Heather Thomas, has completed an audit of the Government of... Read more of this article
The Premier’s Question Time took place in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 25], and you can listen to the audio replay below. Some of the topics covered included Government performance and integrity; plans of various projects, including an arbitration center, casino gaming, vertical farming, and a fisheries development center; legislation pertaining... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The ‘Zhamir Strong’ 6K Family Fun Walk, Run & Roll was held this weekend, bringing the community together to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and support Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s ongoing medical and rehabilitation needs. The promotion for the event said, “We are raising funds to support Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s... Read more of this article
News that 18 Knowledge Quest recipients received scholarships, Gina Pereira received a STEP profession award, and Kane Crichlow scored directly from a corner in an FA Cup replay were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the Committee of 25 awarded five student scholarships totalling $25,000, D’Angele Symonds... Read more of this article
David Selley and Steven Bridges won the Super Stock National Championship at the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix in Clearwater Beach, Florida, while Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia claimed victory in Sunday’s [September 27] race. In the make-up race for the Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City, staged as part of the Clearwater event, Martins... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Mary’s Church in Warwick is hosting Jazz Vespers this afternoon [Sept 27] as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Warwick, one of Bermuda’s oldest and most beloved parish churches, continues its year long... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The ‘Zhamir Strong’ 6K Family Fun Walk, Run & Roll was held this weekend, bringing the community together to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and support Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s ongoing medical and rehabilitation needs. The promotion for the event said, “We are raising funds to support Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Board has appointed former national team cricketer Ryan Steede as head coach of the U19 men’s team ahead of the 2027 ICC Americas Division 1 Qualifier. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announce the appointment of former national team cricketer and experienced youth coach Ryan Steede as Head... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that Bermuda will host the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Division 1 Qualification Tournament [50 overs] in late August of 2027. A spokesperson said, “The tournament will bring emerging cricket talent from across the ICC Americas region to Bermuda, providing an exciting opportunity for local... Read more of this article
David Selley and Steven Bridges won the Super Stock National Championship at the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix in Clearwater Beach, Florida, while Luis Martins and Nick Imprescia claimed victory in Sunday’s [September 27] race. In the make-up race for the Great Lakes Grand Prix in Michigan City, staged as part of the Clearwater event, Martins... Read more of this article
Five Bermuda College students — Yasir Boukhloufi, Ashrey Cannonier, Sha-Danna’ Johnson, Solay Marson and Dasia-Nae Scott — have received full Athene scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. A spokesperson said, “Five Bermuda College students have been awarded scholarships from Athene for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each scholarship... Read more of this article
Plans have been submitted for a “new purpose-built distribution warehouse, retail store and associated staff office facilities” in the Marginal Wharf area in the East End. A letter submitted with the application said, “Our proposals seek to develop a brownfield former US military site to create a new warehouse, retail store and office... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 26th. On Sunday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Independence of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the... Read more of this article
Ailie Waddington, Stephanie Hardy, Gianna Lupparelli, Ava-Joy Moreno, Zion Mills and Skye Minors have each received a $5,000 bursary from the BMDS Charitable Trust to support their performing arts and theatre studies. A spokesperson said, “2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the BMDS Charitable Trust, which was created in 2001... Read more of this article
[Updated with photos] St. Mary’s Church in Warwick is hosting Jazz Vespers this afternoon [Sept 27] as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Warwick, one of Bermuda’s oldest and most beloved parish churches, continues its year long... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon is seeking memories, photographs and memorabilia from people who experienced Bermuda’s Forty Thieves Club. Mr. Brannon said, “I’m researching the definitive history of my father Terry Brannon’s legendary 40 Thieves Club in Bermuda — with the ultimate aim of telling the story in a book and, hopefully, on screen, and I need your... Read more of this article
The BBC has highlighted Frank Watlington’s recordings of humpback whales off Bermuda in a feature exploring how the discovery of whale song changed our understanding of them. The article said, “In the 1950s and 60s, scientists realised that the noises made by whales form a song. Now we know these songs even show hallmarks of human language. “It... Read more of this article
Cash Trash Bash has collected more trash from Bermuda’s oceans, beaches and coastlines this year than it did last year, as the fundraising initiative continues to raise awareness of ocean pollution. The initiative was started by Karen Plianthos in 2015 and has now entered its ninth year. Along with her mother, Louise Jones, 79, daughters Ophelia,... Read more of this article
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], part of Arizona State University, are highlighting their recent collaborative research into factors affecting Bermuda’s spiny lobster fishery. A spokesperson said, “The results could help Government better anticipate changes affecting the... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
A 20-year-old man was arrested for having a bladed article in a public place and possession of controlled drugs. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 police officers were conducting traffic abatement operations in the area of Barnes Corner, Southampton, when they had cause to stop a motorcycle carrying... Read more of this article
The police said they are “aware of images depicting a male and female engaged in a sex act at what appears to be a local beach being circulated” and the “matter is now under investigation.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of images depicting a male and female engaged in a sex act at... Read more of this article
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is inviting the public to a Community Open House on Saturday [Sept 26], from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 19 The Lane, Paget, providing an opportunity to see its new Siemens MAGNETOM Flow.Neo MRI up close and learn how the technology is designed to enhance the MRI experience for patients in Bermuda. A spokesperson added, “Visitors... Read more of this article
The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a tranquil beach view, capturing the natural beauty of the island. The image 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... Read more of this article
CariGenetics has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme in Bermuda, providing interns Nia-Rene Outerbridge and Kaelyn Fleming with approximately eight weeks of immersive, hands-on experience in genetics, genomics, laboratory science and scientific research. A spokesperson said, “The internship, conducted at the CariGenetics laboratory in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at the junction of Crow Lane and Lane Hill in Pembroke this afternoon [Sept 27]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
[Updated] Police are on scene at a collision in St George’s this afternoon [Sept 21]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a rental car, on Mullet Bay Road, just west of Mullet Bay Park, St. George’s. “Police officers are on scene assisting with traffic flow, which is currently... Read more of this article
[Updated] A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar, near the junction of Manse Road and Harbour Road, Paget. “Traffic diversions are in place at Cobb’s Hill Road and Chapel Road. If... Read more of this article
