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Commissioner of the Bermuda Police Service Darrin Simons has been elected President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police [ACCP] for the 2025–2026 term. A police spokesperson said, “His appointment was confirmed during the 39th Annual General Meeting and Conference held from May 12–16 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana. “As […]

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] will be taking part in the 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, set for June 6–8 in Saint Kitts & Nevis. A spokesperson said, “This prestigious event will showcase the talents of young athletes from across the region, promoting sportsmanship and competition with the top 3 […]

The super talented Northlands Primary School Choir is set to perform at Disney World in Florida, and they plan to “include a Bermuda song and to have a Gombey dancer on hand to give them a true Bermuda experience.” A spokesperson said, “On June 17, the Northlands Primary School Choir is set to make history as […]

Spectators gathered at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field last night, creating an energetic atmosphere as they cheered on Bermuda’s Gombey Warriors. Fans were rewarded with a dominant performance as the national football team secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the Cayman Islands in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Concacaf Qualifiers match. The Gombey Warriors […]

[Column written by PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons] Today, as we mark World Environment Day, we pause to reflect on the fundamental truth, that our environment is our shared responsibility. We are blessed to live in Bermuda and is incumbent upon us to be good stewards of this island home. For the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, […]

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress [GEC] held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 2 to 4. A Government spokesperson said, “Participating in the high-level Startup Ministerial Session, representatives from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] joined Minister Hayward as part of a united delegation promoting Bermuda’s growing entrepreneurial […]

Dr Chris Fosker has been named as Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s new Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director. A spokesperson said, “Following a six-month transition period with former CEO Lynne Woolridge, Dr Fosker was officially appointed to his new role in April 2025 with the full support of the Centre’s Board. “In his new […]

The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] marked Women in Golf Week with its “Ladies Nine & Wine” golf tournament at the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Seven teams participated in the nine-hole event. Each participant received a commemorative Titleist golf hat featuring the BGA logo. Two teams tied for first place, both finishing at 1-under par. These […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a victory and multiple top-three finishes during a series of pace and trot races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron’s evening began in race 4, a trot class, where he guided Great Flick to a sixth-place finish in 2:00.1. In race 7, a pace class, Waldron […]

The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old D’amori Riley-Noble. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public assistance in locating 16-year-old Bermudian National, D’amori Riley-Noble. “He is described as being 5’7” in height, dark complexioned, medium build, with black hair, one in an unkempt afro. “He […]

The Bermuda men’s under-23 and women’s national teams have discovered their group stage opponents at the International Island Games in Orkney this summer. The men’s under-23 team face the Western Isles in their opening game on July 13 before playing Ynys Môn two days later. Meanwhile, the women’s team will face Jersey on July 13 […]

[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The unfortunate reality remains that affordable housing for Bermudians is a logistical challenge. We have a growing population with limited land to build on with construction material and labour costs at a very high rate. Additionally, many landlords have either stopped renting altogether or have converted to vacation rentals. […]

Bermudian Satya Darrell and the University of Manchester Women’s Rugby Football Club [UMWRFC] completed the 2024-25 season as undefeated champions of the BUCS Northern League Tier 2 and winners of the Northern Conference Cup. The club also received the outstanding club award at the University Rugby Awards 2024-25, recognizing overall club excellence. Related Stories Satya […]

Mosaic Insurance has promoted Yosha DeLong to Global Engagement Officer and appointed Brian Bonkoski as Global Head of Cyber to lead the company’s fastest-growing business line. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic Insurance has promoted Yosha DeLong to the new role of Global Engagement Officer and hired cyber and technology liability executive Brian Bonkoski to lead the […]

June 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,778.39, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 3 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 2 […]

[Updating] Bermuda’s football team is set to play against the Cayman Islands this evening [June 4] as part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with kick off to take place at 8.00pm at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field, National Sports Centre. With international football events there are generally rules that restrict streaming and/or video, so we […]

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Thursday [June 5], and the statement listed on the Order Paper include The Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2024, and the budget debate is expected to continue. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories “The People’s Independent Coalition” Forms Column: Hayward-Bell On Employment […]

Christine Bogle-Mienzer – recently named the Bermuda Nurses Association’s 2025 Nurse of the Year – joined Bernews for the latest episode of the Bernews News & Views series, where she spoke with host Shay Dawn Burgess about her career, passion for nursing, community service, and more. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With Dr Darrien Ray […]

The Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP] are inviting applications for the position of Reserve Police Constable. A police spokesperson said, “Applications are invited for the post of Reserve Police Constable, within the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP]. “The BRP are looking for local residents who are friendly, outgoing, community driven and wish to volunteer their time to […]