Bermuda News Updates

The BTA Board announced the close of the application window for its CEO recruitment, and said the ”global search, launched earlier this summer, attracted close to 80 applications from across six continents.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors today announced the successful close of the application window for its chief executive […]

Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to three students, including Bermudian Jeriel Fernandes, who will receive $30,000 for the upcoming academic year. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to three promising students, including Bermudian Jeriel Fernandes, who will receive $30,000 for the upcoming academic year. These scholarships can be maintained for up […]

John Barnes, the former Liverpool and England footballer, will visit the island for Bermuda’s World Cup qualifying match against Jamaica at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Friday [September 5]. Barnes, who was born and raised in Jamaica, will also meet with local coaches as part of a special roundtable discussion organised by the Bermuda Football […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [September 3] include acting appointments, boards appointments, striking off and notice of intended marriage. Director Department Of Communications Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0840/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Communications Publication date: 03 September, 2025 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director, Department Of […]

Thursday, September 4 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a few passing showers, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will […]

Trina Roberts has been elected as a committee member for the Ethics and Justice Committee at the World Archery Congress in Gwangju, South Korea. Roberts, who serves on the Bermuda Olympic Association Olympic Values Committee, said: “Today, I was elected at the World Archery Congress to be a committee member for the Ethics and Justice […]

There will be an interruption in public services on Friday afternoon [Sept 5] due to a BIU membership meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] membership meeting taking place Friday September 5, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., there will be an interruption in public […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] confirmed there were no major incidents over the Labour Day holiday weekend, though twenty people were arrested for various offences, including impaired driving, knife possession, and dangerous driving. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to thank the public for their cooperation during the Labour Day Holiday weekend, […]

The Government has awarded Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships to Pjhae-don Douglas, Sanjayah Ible Allwood, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Yasmyne Smith, Malaysia Roberts, and Myeisha Sharrieff, and reintroduced the $10,000 Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship, which has been awarded to Jayce Fraser. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 […]

The 2025 Around the Island Powerboat Race took place this past weekend with boats speeding around the entire island at top speed. Final Results A class [launched at 2:00pm] A111 54:36 [first to Five Star island] Brandon DeSilva, Blake Burgess ⁠A3 57:55 Chris Marshall, Jacari Marshall ⁠A26 1:01 Shane Madeiros, Errin Butterfield B class [launched […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has extended the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] until Wednesday, September 17. The spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] today announced that it has reopened the consultation period for the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] to ensure that the voices and perspectives of the community […]

Caitlyn Bobb will represent Bermuda at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in the 400 metres. “Our pocket rocket Caitlyn Bobb is Tokyo-bound,” read a Bermuda National Athletics Association social media post. “She’ll be representing Bermuda at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, and we need you to tune in and cheer her on.” The 22-year-old […]

Val Sherwood has re-released her original song My Open Spaces in support of the upcoming Southlands protest on Saturday, September 6. Ms. Sherwood said, “I was involved in the first efforts to save Southlands from development when Stuart Hayward led the campaign in 2013. “I am re-releasing the original song, My Open Spaces, in support […]

Footballer Aaliyah Nolan scored a hat-trick in Bradford City AFC Women’s 7-1 win at home to Alnwick Women in their opening game of the North East Regional Women’s League Premier at the weekend. The striker announced her retirement from football because of a knee condition at the end of last season but will continue to […]

Gatwoine Minors made local esports history with a 3–2 victory in the final to win the inaugural EA FC Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Local esports history was made on Saturday, August 30th, as Gatwoine Minors emerged victorious at the inaugural EA FC Tournament 2025, hosted by ESports Bermuda Ltd. at Game On Sports Bar & […]

[Opinion column written by Cyril Butterfield] Education is the foundation of a strong community. But in Bermuda, too many of our young people are falling behind. According to the Nonprofit Alliance’s 2024 White Paper, only 50% of students in our primary, middle, and high schools are meeting expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. These […]

Physical performance coach Dr Spencer Brown will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changers sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Dr Brown, of the Island Rehab Hub, will deliver two workshops entitled, ‘Staying in the Game: Smarter training for injury prevention’, and ‘Built to move: The case […]

Dr Ty Douglas is encouraging the island to unite in celebration of BDA Jersey Day by proudly wearing pink Bermuda shirts and securing tickets for the World Cup qualifying clash against Jamaica on Friday [September 5]. To build excitement, Dr Douglas has created an online promotional trailer with a rallying message: “Happy BDA Jersey Day! […]

The 2025 Lionfish Tournament took place this weekend, supporting the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force and honouring the memory of Graham Maddocks, a pioneer in the fight against the invasive species in Bermuda’s waters. Sponsored by Blue Water Divers, the lionfish tournament has been running for more than a decade, raising awareness and encouraging action against lionfish. […]

[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] As the Summer draws to a close, and we enter the autumn season of party political conferences – with the OBA’s party conference in September and the PLP following after in October – here are two questions for you to ponder… First, are you better off […]