Bermuda News Updates

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Tuesday [June 3], and the Second reading listed on the Order Paper include the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025, the Land Tax Amendment Act 2025 and the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2025. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister Hayward To Attend […]

Consumers paid 1.8% more in January than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ January 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more […]

The BEDC is accepting applications for its 7th Enterprise Bermuda Incubator to support early-stage entrepreneurs. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is accepting applications for the 7th Cohort of its Enterprise Bermuda Incubator program. Designed to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses, this year’s program will run from July 3, 2025, through […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.2% in January – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.2% when compared to January 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the January 2025 Retail Sales […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 2] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 2, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0568/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 02 June, 2025 The applications shown below are available […]

Bermudian middle-distance runner Jake Brislane, representing Tonbridge, finished ninth in the men’s 1500 A Final at the British Milers’ Club [BMC] Regional Races. The event was held at the Loughborough Track. Brislane completed the race in 3 minutes, 55.79 seconds [3:55.79], competing against some of the region’s top athletes. Related Stories Maxwell-Smith Competes In SAC […]

The island’s most promising swimmers showcased their talents at the National Swimming Championships at the Aquatics Facility, National Sports Centre, at the weekend. In the girls’ 13 and over 50 LC metres backstroke A final, Violet Smith touched the wall first in a time of 32.07sec. Taylor White finished in second in 32.74, while Marleigh […]

Harness racer Kiwon Waldron featured in a pair of races at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana, on Saturday [May 31]. His first race of the night was Race 2, where he was driving Rogerthat Bluechip, finishing fifth in 1min 55sec. Waldron’s second and final race came in Race 5, another Pace class event. Driving Miki’s […]

Bermudian sprinter Caitlyn Bobb, representing Virginia Tech, has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships after finishing second in her heat of the women’s 400 meters quarterfinals at the NCAA East First Round track and field meet. Bobb completed the race in 51.65 seconds, which was the seventh-fastest qualifying time overall from the East First Round. […]

Bermuda’s sailing team claimed two victories on the final day of the Team Racing World Championships in Rhode Island, the United States, to finish tenth in the competition. On day four of racing in the Narragansett Bay, the Bermuda contingent, featuring Sophie Dias, Alan Frith, Trystan Hocking, Katrina Williams, Benn Smith, Meghan Sherwin, Julia Lines, […]

A new documentary titled ‘Bus Stop Mural: Legacy of Somerset’ will premiere at Sandys Secondary Middle School, with showings set for Friday [June 6], Saturday [June 7], and Sunday [June 8]. Dale Butler said, “When Barbara Dillas, art teacher and mentor, decided to add to the art shows and murals she had completed in Somerset, […]

Goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler has been recognised for his superb performances for English non-league club Binfield after earning a nomination in the Berkshire Football Awards. Fubler, who has been named in the Bermuda squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, has been short-listed in the Young Male Player of the Year category. The annual awards were […]

Adam Hall had two hits in the Nashville Sounds 11-1 victory away to the Indianapolis Indians in Minor League Baseball yesterday [June 1]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 2-for-5. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, where Bermudian Hall spent part of the pre-season. Nashville and […]

Conor White and Charlotte Millington claimed victories in the Winners Edge Criterium, hosted by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, at the Cross Island course in Dockyard yesterday [June 2]. White, representing Muck-Off SRCT Storck, won the A/B Division as the only rider to compete the 35 laps in 33min. Ollie Hayward, of Winners Edge, finished second, […]

During May, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included the Bermuda Day Parade, Police press conference, Bermuda Day race finish line, night before Bermuda Day spectator interviews, Police press conference to provide investigations update, spectators […]

Monday, June 2 is expected to have some sunny breaks between occasional showers, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset […]

The Santo Cristo Festival – an Azorean tradition that has been celebrated in Bermuda for almost 50 years by the Portuguese community — is underway this afternoon [June 1] and you can tune in and watch live below, and view all Bernews coverage of the festival over the years here. Related Stories Community To Celebrate Portuguese […]

The Alliance Française des Bermudes, in collaboration with Aqua Designs, presented Fashion Fusion: Bermuda Meets France, an exclusive fashion show held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. A spokesperson previously said, “This spectacular evening promises an enchanting runway showcasing Bermuda’s fashion designers alongside an avant-première of Aqua Designs never-before-seen, French-inspired collection. Attendees will discover […]

“This year, the Government allocated over $2.2 million to support Bermuda’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” the government said. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small and medium-sized businesses, which is vital for driving economic growth and job creation. “Through the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Government has implemented […]