Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings... Read more of this article
Aon Insurance Bermuda presented a cheque for $10,000 to the DailyMale charity to assist in the purchase of screening kits and the running costs of their mobile screening clinic. A spokesperson said, “DailyMale originally targeted the male community on island to improve early detection rates of prostate cancer. The mobile clinic is now providing... Read more of this article
The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 with its youth-led Positivity Project aimed at promoting mental wellness in Bermuda’s schools. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme has launched Cohort 21 of its Community Programme Leadership Academy [CPLA], kicking off the 2026/27 programme year with the Positivity Project, a youth-led mental... Read more of this article
Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source... Read more of this article
St David’s and Bailey’s Bay have named their teams for Saturday’s round of the Eastern County Cricket Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in St. David’s. OJ Pitcher will captain St David’s, with Justin Pitcher serving as vice-captain and Ricardo Brangman named as wicketkeeper. The team also includes Isaiah O’Brien,... Read more of this article
ASU BIOS is celebrating 50 years of its Bermuda Program, marking the milestone with a cohort of 10 Bermudian interns. A spokesperson said, “Since its founding in 1976, the Bermuda Program has provided more than 320 Bermudian students aged 18 and older with hands-on experience in oceanographic and atmospheric research. “Through fully funded... Read more of this article
Allshores has celebrated another successful summer internship programme, with 30 students gaining hands-on experience across its jurisdictions, including 18 interns based in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Allshores is celebrating another successful year of its summer internship programme, with 30 students across its jurisdictions gaining hands-on... Read more of this article
The Department of Sport and Recreation has presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games and Commonwealth Games. Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell stated, “Today we are recognising more than medals, we are recognising... Read more of this article
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and... Read more of this article
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter,... Read more of this article
Police are renewing their appeal for information one year after two young men were fatally shot on Court Street in August, 2025. A police spokesperson said, “12th August 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the double murder on Court Street, City of Hamilton, where two young men were fatally shot, around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, 12th August 2025. “Detectives... Read more of this article
Bermuda High School announced the results of their 2026 International Baccalaureate Diploma and A-Level cohort. Interim Head of School Martina Harris commented, “We are proud of our recent graduates and their accomplishments. Their hard work, perseverance, and determination have been rewarded, and they should be justifiably proud of what they have... Read more of this article
The police are advising of the “serious risks associated with young people using e-bikes on Bermuda’s roads” after “officers stopped a 14-year-old boy riding an e-bike at 70 km/h, twice Bermuda’s maximum general speed limit of 35 km/h.” Superintendent Arthur Glasford said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging... Read more of this article
The English-Speaking Union has released a video featuring Bermuda representative Jordan Williams delivering his speech during the 2026 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final. Williams was one of six finalists selected from a competition involving representatives from 45 countries and regions. The final was held at the Royal Institution... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Bermudian Adam Hall had two hits and drove in three runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 11-6 at Blue Cross Park yesterday [August 26]. Hall went two-for-five and doubled in the sixth inning before scoring when Ramón Bramasco hit a sacrifice fly to extend Winnipeg’s lead to 7-3. He struck again in the... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Jace Donawa scored his first official collegiate goal for the University of North Carolina [UNC] in a 3-2 defeat away to the University of Memphis on Monday [August 24]. The freshman forward entered the match as a substitute and found the net in the 43rd minute after receiving a long delivery from Nick Lockermann. UNC’s official... Read more of this article
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed two more races as the Elimination Series began at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Kempe, competing in the Silver Fleet, recorded finishes of seventh and 19th to move into 63rd place overall with 116 net points. Patton placed 14th and 17th in the Bronze... Read more of this article
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells entered the game as second-half substitute as Luton Town lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge yesterday [Aug 27]. Wells replaced Callum Marshall in the 78th minute, with Luton trailing 1-0 following Danny Welbeck’s headed goal in the 50th minute. Chelsea doubled their advantage... Read more of this article
Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron competed in two races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, recording a second-place finish in the Trot division. In Race 5, Waldron drove Happy To Help to a time of 1:58.0, finishing second in the Trot Class. Waldron returned for Race 14, driving Straightaway Jo in the Pace Class. The pair... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been named a Nominee Finalist for two 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence: Best Historic Resort and Best Historic Hotel in the Americas. A spokesperson said, “The 2026 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding historic hotels, inns, resorts and other heritage lodgings... Read more of this article
White Mountains Insurance Group has elected Stephen Klar, former Wellington Management Group president and managing partner, to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. has elected Stephen Klar as a director of the Company. “Mr. Klar was formerly the President and a Managing... Read more of this article
August 27 saw 5,024 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $135,634.14 BD. 5,024 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $27.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,857.27, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
The Gombey Festival Showcase will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm at the Main Show Ring at the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Doors will open at 4.30pm, and admission is complimentary. The rain date is Sunday, October 4. For past Bernews coverage of the Gombey Festival, click here. Related Stories Gombey Festival A ‘Resounding... Read more of this article
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose work has been displayed in Bermuda, has died at 97 following a career that made her one of the world’s highest-selling female artists. The Yayoi Kusama Museum and Foundation announced today [August 27] that the artist died at a hospital in Tokyo. The organisation said Kusama “continued to paint until her final... Read more of this article
A nearly century-old Bermuda tourist guide featuring black-and-white photographs and an interesting look back at our past is being offered through an online auction ending on Sunday, August 30. The LiveAuctioneers listing features a second edition of Rider’s Bermuda: The Standard Guide Book for Travelers, published in 1928. The book was compiled... Read more of this article
Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source... Read more of this article
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and... Read more of this article
The feral chickens commonly seen across Bermuda have become the focus of a scientific study comparing their gut bacteria and immune responses with those of commercially raised chickens. The research — published in the journal Poultry Science — compared 21 feral chickens collected around St George’s Island with 12 Cobb 500 broiler chickens raised... Read more of this article
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter,... Read more of this article
Police are renewing their appeal for information one year after two young men were fatally shot on Court Street in August, 2025. A police spokesperson said, “12th August 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the double murder on Court Street, City of Hamilton, where two young men were fatally shot, around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, 12th August 2025. “Detectives... Read more of this article
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a soft, colorful plush letters spelling out “Bermuda” sitting on a sunny beach with a clear blue ocean in the background. 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... Read more of this article
INTX Insurance Software announced the “continued expansion of the INTX [Re]Insurance Operating System within Xitus Re Ltd., the Bermuda-based P&C runoff reinsurer, as Xitus expands across increasingly complex portfolios, transaction structures and jurisdictions.” A spokesperson said, “At the center of Xitus’ assumed reinsurance operations is INTX... Read more of this article
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning members... Read more of this article
Police have confirmed that the death of a 62-year-old male motorcyclist following a collision in Southampton has been reclassified as a medical incident. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the death of a male motorcyclist – understood to be a 62-year-old Pembroke man – following a reported single... Read more of this article
Severe thunderstorms caused temporary ground stops at L.F. Wade International Airport over the weekend, disrupting ground handling operations and resulting in delays to multiple flights including ones operated by British Airways, Air Canada, JetBlue, United and American Airlines. In response to queries from Bernews, a Skyport spokesperson said, “Ground... Read more of this article
A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital following a collision involving a motorcycle and a rental minicar on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:15pm today Monday, 24th August 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
