Bermuda News Updates

Bermudian rugby union player Nisaiah Berkeley has been named a 2025 National Collegiate Rugby All-American. An exercise science student at Wheeling University, Berkeley was selected from a field of nearly 20,000 players representing 632 programmes nationwide. The honour places her among the elite tier of Division I athletes recognised this year. The 2025 All-American roster […]

Bermudian creator, showrunner and director Alex Scrymgeour is behind a new ice hockey television series that premiered in Canada yesterday [February 6]. The series, Hockey Fanatics, aired on Crave, owned by Bell Media. Each episode visits a different North American city to explore the fans and culture surrounding its local hockey team. The programme is […]

World Triathlon said the executive board of the International Olympic Committee has approved the qualification system for the triathlon events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, introducing changes aimed at increasing global representation. Triathlon at LA28 will again feature three medal events – men’s individual, women’s individual and the mixed relay – with a […]

Bermudian equestrian Cody Rego competed in the $25,000 BrainJuice Under 25 Grand Prix Series Team Event at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Rego was part of a four-rider team representing Oakland 12, which finished ninth overall with a combined total of 12 penalty fault points after the drop score was applied. Riding Mendoza […]

Registration is now open for the upcoming Skyport Magic Mile taking place at the Flora Duffy Stadium on February 21. A spokesperson said, “We’re racing toward the Skyport Magic Mile on February 21 at Flora Duffy Stadium! “Register today at RaceDayWorld.com. “If your kids haven’t signed up yet, now’s the perfect time. Boys and girls […]

The police have confirmed the death of 19-year-old Jahzavier Wilson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2026, 19-year-old Jahzavier Wilson. “An investigation into the two vehicle collision that claimed his life remains ongoing. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on February 2, 2026, at […]

Ben Smith — who was already appointed Opposition Leader after the OBA MPs passed a vote of no confidence in Robert King — has now been elected by the OBA caucus to serve as OBA Leader. A spokesperson said, “New Opposition Leader of Bermuda, Ben Smith MP has now been elected by the OBA caucus to […]

The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] is inviting the public to “The People’s Gallery” this February to experience a dual exhibition and film series celebrating Black history and excellence. A spokesperson said, “In the Onions Gallery, “A Place of Our Own” commemorates a century of Black history through the work of Bermudian artists, the Edinburgh […]

Laughter, movement, and creativity filled the campus at Northlands Primary School as students spent the day learning through play during Wednesday’s Global School Play Day, a worldwide initiative that promotes unstructured, screen-free play as a vital part of child development. A Government spokesperson said, “Northlands Primary has proudly represented Bermuda on Global School Play Day […]

Convex Group Limited, the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has successfully closed the transaction establishing its new, long term ownership structure led by Onex Corporation, with American International Group, Inc., following receipt of all regulatory approvals. A spokesperson said, “Convex Group Limited, the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, today announces it has successfully closed the […]

Portland Hearts of Pine scored three second-half goals to defeat a Bermuda Select XI 3-2 in the first of two friendly matches in Bermuda. Starting Line-Ups Bermuda Select: Jahquil Hill, Arnezha Astwood, Jorj Dublin, Lejaun Simmons, Senoj Mitchell, Zeiko Lewis, Joshua Joseph, Zico Seymour, Malachi Trott, La Zai Outerbridge, Elisha Darrell. Substitutes: De-Andre Smith, Ari […]

Curly’s Walking Football will launch a full local league on March 7th, expanding on the success of the team’s recent competition in Liverpool, UK. Led by football veteran Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson, the league currently has enough players for three ten‑person teams, with a goal of establishing at least six teams. Walking football is played […]

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued both a storm warning and a severe weather watch for Saturday evening through Sunday morning. The BWS forecast states, “Gales with storm force gusts and blustery showers ease during the evening, remaining breezy overnight. Another developing low then sends further showers, gales and gusts to storm force on Saturday. […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association’s Celebrity Motocross Race Day at Southside Motocross Track has been postponed from Sunday [February 8] until [February 22] because of bad weather. The event, which begins at 12pm, will be staged as an exhibition during the Triple Crown Series and will feature local celebrities including Minister Owen Darrell, Wayne Caines, Fotogenik, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [February 6] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on February 6, 2026 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0132/2026 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 06 February, 2026 The applications shown below are available […]

Saturday, February 7 is expected to be windy, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 9°C/49°F. according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7:09am and sunset will be at 5:57pm. High […]

The Bermuda national tennis team is set for the Davis Cup World Group II play-off against Georgia at the Herodotou Tennis Academy in Cyprus. Ricky Mallory serves as the team’s captain, while the team includes Daniel Phillips, Trey Mallory, Wayne Montgomery and Zach McGuire. Phillips, ranked 1,531st, faces 531st Aleksandre Bakshi in the first singles […]

Bermudian officials Amaury Majors and Clinton Hayward oversaw the opening minutes of the 2026 Concacaf Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers. The pair were assigned to the Group C match between Guatemala and Antigua & Barbuda at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City. Majors, who joined the FIFA referee list in 2025, and Hayward, a FIFA assistant referee […]

The PLP issued a statement following the change in Opposition Leader, stating that Mr. Smith has “been chosen by his colleagues as the 8th Opposition Leader in 9 years.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party acknowledges the change in Opposition Leadership following a reported vote of No Confidence by OBA MPs and the subsequent […]

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is has accepted an invitation to compete in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Celebrity Motocross Race this Sunday. Bernews asked the Minister about his participation and he said, “The Bermuda Motocross Association did officially invite me to take part in the Celebrity Motocross Race on February […]

The police issued nineteen tickets for speeding ”within a period of approximately one hour” on Thursday afternoon. Yesterday, the police  said, “As we continue our stepped up roads policing activity, officers located on Frog Lane, Devonshire, this afternoon issued nineteen tickets for speeding. “The highest recorded speed was 74 kmh. Four tickets were issued for vehicles that […]

The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda will support the participation of up to two residents in a Summer Program in the Azores. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA] is pleased to announce that it will support the participation of up to two residents of Bermuda of Azorean descent in the FLAD […]

The Bermuda National Athletics Association will host a track and field meet at the Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [February 7]. The meet is open to all ages and starts at noon. “Get ready to race, compete, and bring the energy,” read a BNAA social media post. “This is a full meet open to all ages.” […]

Bermuda national team footballer Logan Jiménez scored in Hibernian Under-19’s 2-2 draw away to Rangers Under-19 in the Club Acadeny Scotland Elite Under-19 league on Tuesday [February 3]. Jiménez, who signed professional terms for the Scottish Premiership side last season, netted his side’s second goal with a header. Hibernian Under-19 are unbeaten in 22 league […]

“All Provinces and Dioceses of the Anglican Communion that are active in the British Overseas Territories remain in communion with the See of Canterbury,” the Second Church Estates Commissioner Marsha de Cordova said. During the British Parliament’s session on February 4th, MP Andrew Rosindell, Reform UK MP for Romford, asked: “To ask the hon. Member […]