Bermuda News Updates

The 38th annual Convex End-to-End returns on May 3, inviting participants to walk, cycle, or volunteer while supporting five local charities. A spokesperson said, “One of Bermuda’s biggest and best-loved charity events is back for its 38th year! The 2025 Convex End-to-End will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, and everyone’s invited to walk, cycle, […]

The St George’s Rotary Club recently donated toiletries to the St George’s Salvation Army as part of a service project. It was the first time the St George’s Salvation Army provided toiletries to their clients, with the presentation taking place at the St George’s Salvation Army church hall. Shammara Simmons, the president St George’s Rotary […]

UK investor and former Dragon’s Den star Jenny Campbell will speak at the Bermuda’s Women Mean Business: Level Up event on Friday, 6th June, at HSBC’s Front Street location. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will play host to UK investor, CEO, and former Dragon’s Den star Jenny Campbell, who will deliver the keynote address at the […]

Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc, announced a new divisional structure for its US and Bermuda operations and new leadership appointments. A spokesperson said, “The changes, effective today, follow the appointment of Simon Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Markel Insurance in March and are part of a long-term strategy to simplify […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment issued a traffic advisory in advance of the Bermuda National Triathlon will take place on Sunday, April 27. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Triathlon Association, Bermuda Sports Lab – National Championship Standard Distance Triathlon will […]

BELCO  advised that the “deadline to apply for the Company’s scholarship opportunities that are available to Bermudian students is quickly approaching on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.” A spokesperson said, “The scholarships available include: BELCO STEM Education Awards [$2,500 to $20,000 for one year] – This scholarship is open to students studying for an undergraduate degree in […]

Bermuda’s talented young swimmers continued to impress on the final day of pool competition at the Carifta Aquatics Championship in Trinidad, with Thomas Cechini continuing his outstanding showing, claiming his third medal of this championship. Cechini — who had already won two bronze medals — entered the 15-17 boys 400 LC meter freestyle final with high hopes. He […]

Bermudian Ryan Outerbridge has been named Northeast-10 Conference [NE10] Track Athlete of the Week. A statement from his university said “Ryan Outerbridge of the Franklin Pierce Men’s Track and Field team has been named the NE10′s Track Athlete of the Week after a strong showing at MIT’s Sean Collier Invitational. “Outerbridge posted the best Steeplechase […]

Conyers announced a “series of well-deserved promotions that highlight the legal talent and dedication within our firm.” “Newly promoted Directors are William Cooper and Davina Hargun. Anne Campbell, Britt Smith, Sarah Lusher have been promoted to Counsel. Satjivan Aujla, Sophia Collis, Kathleen McBeath and Lauren Pereira have been promoted to Senior Associate.” Conyers Chairman and Director Christian Luthi […]

The Scooter Mart Motor Fest presented by Bermuda Charge, will rev into action on Sunday, June 29, from 2pm to 7pm along Front Street. A spokesperson said, “Now in its seventh year, the highly anticipated festival showcases Bermuda’s unique blend of motor culture, creativity, and community spirit. Organised by Bermuda Charge, the event promises an unforgettable […]

Bermudian footballer Jutorre Burgess has won the Harborough Town first team’s Young Player of the Season award. “A rising star whose talent, dedication, and impact lit up the pitch all year,” read a Harborough social media post about Burgess’s accolade. Harborough, who are fifth in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Central Division, are away […]

“I call on all employers, immigration agencies, and work permit holders to work in partnership with the Department of Immigration to ensure compliance,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that “a revised 2025 Work Permit Policy will be released in the coming weeks.” Minister Hayward said, “As we navigate the intricacies of […]

Kaden Hopkins, Nicholas Narraway and Charlotte Millington are representing Bermuda at the Pan American Road Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Millington will compete in the junior women’s individual time-trial and road race; meanwhile, Hopkins and Narraway will race in the elite men’s individual time-trial and road race. Travelling with the team are Wenda Roberts, […]

Troy Douglas has been named the new head coach for athletics at the Inspire Institute of Sport in India. The organization said, “We’re excited to welcome World Championship medalist Troy Douglas to TeamIIS as our new Head Coach for Athletics. Troy has been a top sprinter on the global stage and a performance coach at […]

The Michael Preece Softball Diamond hosted a high-scoring double-header as the local softball league season progressed. A total of 75 runs were scored across the two games. In the first game, Bat & Bougie defeated the B&V Sliders 21-9. Liam Evans led Bat & Bougie’s offense, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a home run, and […]

Week 28 of the continental bowling league season at Warwick Lanes saw significant shifts in the standings as top teams competed. Second-place Nifty Rollers recorded a decisive 26-1 victory over seventh-place New Hope. League leaders Under Dawgs continued their strong performance, defeating fourth-place Astronauts by a score of 16-10. This result maintains Under Dawgs’ position […]

Logan Jiménez has received his Scottish Schools’ Football Association Under-18 international at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Jiménez played for Scottish Schools Under-18 in their recent home matches against English Schools’ Under-18, which the Scots won 6-2, and a 1-1 against Australia School Under-18. Reflecting on the honour, Jiménez told Bernews.“I was an amazing experience to […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a vibrant Bermuda hibiscus with the word ‘Bermuda’ elegantly displayed, set against a pink and white 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 […]

[Opinion column written by Dr. Stephen Kenny] As a pediatrician, I regularly advise parents on sleep routines, nutrition and vaccines. But one of the most important — and sometimes unexpected — recommendations I make is to read aloud to children every day. It’s not just a feel-good bedtime ritual: it’s an evidence-based activity that supports […]

April 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,488.44, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 21 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 17 […]

There were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday, with one incident causing a large electricity outage in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reported that there were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday. “One incident […]

Buy Back Bermuda has opened the new 10-acre High Point Nature Reserve in Southampton, which was made possible by a $2 million donation. A spokesperson said, “Buy Back Bermuda is delighted to announce the public opening of the High Point Nature Reserve in Southampton. The purchase of this stunning 10-acre piece of land was possible […]

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] announced an expansion of its Horizons Programme – a collaboration with Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, The AgraLiving Institute, Carter House and St. George’s Historical Society. A spokesperson said, “BEN’s Horizons Programme partners share a commitment to putting nature at the heart of learning and a number of new […]

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] has received a record-breaking 140 applications for its 2025 Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies proudly announces that it has received a record-breaking 140 applications for its 2025 Education Awards, a testament to the growing interest among Bermudian students and career shifters in […]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating the person flying a kite in the St David’s/Clearwater area, as the “kite poses a threat to air traffic as it is being flown in the no fly zone surrounding” the airport. At approximately 5:30 p.m. this evening police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service […]

The Michael Preece Softball Diamond witnessed a high-scoring triple header as the local softball season continued. The opening game saw Western Stars Angels emerge victorious in a closely fought contest against the PHC Zebras, claiming a 12-8 win. Rickelle Smith was the standout player for the Angels, going 2-for-4 at the plate, including a triple, […]