Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Football Association has announced the 20-player squad set to compete in the CFU Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad & Tobago from August 15–24. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] today announced the official squad that will represent the Island at the 2025 CFU Girls’ U-14 Challenge Series. Team Bermuda travels […]

The Devonshire Parish Council has announced its scholarship recipients for the 2025/26 academic year, including Micah Hollis, Kaylee Almeida, Justin Welch, Shania Kassiram, and Dante Waldron. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program for the academic year 2025/26. The Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship aims […]

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a striking aerial view of the island, capturing lush greenery, coastal cliffs and turquoise waters. 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 status image […]

August 12 saw 2,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $47,850.00 BD. 2,900 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 2.7% at $16.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,974.34, down 0.14% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 12] include boards appointments, public notification, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0787/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 12 August, 2025 Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, 1973 Chairman – […]

Premier David Burt joined Gencom to open the new Racquet Centre at Rosewood Tucker’s Point, which includes Bermuda’s first padel court and expanded tennis and pickleball facilities. Premier David Burt posted the images below and said, “Last week, I joined Minister Owen Darrell, BIU President Chris Furbert and Gencom as we opened the new Racket […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that the single lane closure on Palmetto Road, underneath the Glebe Road Bridge in Pembroke Parish, will be extended to facilitate bridge repair works. A Government spokesperson said, “The revised closure period will run from Friday, 15 August 2025, to Friday, 19 September 2025. […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that the road on the KEMH campus that connects Berry Hill and Point Finger Roads will not be accessible as a through road on the morning of Thursday 14 August, from about 7:30am through to about noon. A spokesperson said, “The road will be blocked near the Orthopaedic [Fracture] Clinic entrance […]

The police have confirmed that three people were shot on Court Street this afternoon [Aug 12], and one person has died. In describing the suspects, the police said there were two people on a dark-colored motorbike. The rider was wearing a black helmet, balaclava covering his face, a long sleeved blue top and gray sweatpants, […]

Appleby Bermuda recently held a moot court competition, with interns Kyla Lowe, Owen Neal, Seon Tatem, Ashley Attride-Stirling, Thomas Evans, and Juron Tucker taking part. A spokesperson said, “Appleby’s Bermuda office recently concluded its second annual summer internship mock trial, known as a moot court competition, on 7 August. Juron Tucker [student standing]: “Over the […]

The Bermuda Under-19 national cricket team were defeated by Canada Under-19 by eight wickets in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier in Atlanta, the United States, today [August 12]. Bermuda, batting first, scored 60 off 16.5 overs, with Luke Horan, Isaiah O’Brien and Callum McIntosh all hitting 13 runs. In reply, Canada […]

Krista Dyer narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the World Games in Chengdu, China, today [August 12], losing to Egypt’s Aly Menaalla in the bronze medal bout of the women’s 70kg Sanda competition. The Bermudian, representing the Bermuda Sanshou Association, was defeated on points in what proved to be a hard-fought contest. Despite […]

Police have confirmed the death of 54-year-old Jason Liburd. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the male whose lifeless body was found in the area of Fenton’s Drive, Pembroke, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as 54-year-old Jason Liburd. “Mr. Liburd was pronounced dead by an on-call physician […]

Butterfield has completed its 2025 Summer Internship programme, with ten Bermudian undergraduate students taking part. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Internship programme, which provided ten Bermudian undergraduate students with valuable hands-on experience in the financial services industry. “The ten-week programme was designed to equip participants […]

“A recent court case has raised serious concerns, not just about how we handle justice in Bermuda, but how we manage public money,” Opposition Senator Maurice Foley said. Senator Foley said, “Earlier this month, a 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to ten traffic offences. The court imposed a fine of just over $4,600. Instead of paying […]

American actress Jaclyn Smith — best known for her role in the TV series Charlie’s Angels — recently visited the island with her husband, sharing the news with her more than half a million followers on Instagram and saying “the payoff of these views has been more than worth it.” Ms. Smith posted the photos […]

Bermuda will send a team of five athletes to the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association Senior Championships [NACAC] in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. The championships will run from Friday [August 15] to Sunday. Representing the island will be middle-distance runners Dage Minors and Ryan Outerbridge, discus thrower Tiara DeSilva, sprinter Caitlyn Bobb and […]

American television personality Al Roker recently spent time in Bermuda celebrating his son Nick’s 23rd birthday, sharing the news with his one million followers on Instagram and saying that he “can’t wait to go back.” Al Roker posted the image below and said, “We had a great time celebrating Nick Roker’s 23rd birthday in Bermuda […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Victoria Cunningham] Lack of transparency in Bermuda’s healthcare system is no longer just an administrative oversight, it’s a breach of public trust. When nearly $1 billion of taxpayer money has flowed into our hospital since the introduction of block grant funding in 2019, Bermudians have every right to demand […]

Bermuda’s athletes competed on day two of the Pan American Junior Games in Asunción, Paraguay, yesterday [August 11]. In the swimming preliminaries, Marleigh Howes competed in the women’s 200 metres freestyle, finishing eighth in heat three in 2min 13.51sec. Her performance placed her 24th overall. Elijah Daley was in action in the men’s 100 butterfly, […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron recorded two wins and two additional top-five finishes while competing at the Jay County Fairgrounds. Waldron drove Starlitwhatamemory to victory in a 3-Year-Old Filly Pace, finishing the mile in 1:59.3. He secured a second win aboard Derek’s Rocket in a 3-Year-Old Colt Pace with a time of 2:00.0. […]

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher will return for her second season with the Fort Lauderdale United FC in Florida after making 13 appearances in the club’s inaugural campaign. The Fort Lauderdale Club said, “Nia Christopher is entering her second season with Fort Lauderdale United FC. “Christopher appeared in 13 matches during Fort Lauderdale’s inaugural campaign, earning […]

Open Airways announced that Nicola MacDougall has joined the team as an Asthma and COPD Educator, bringing over 17 years of clinical experience and a long history of volunteer service to the organization. A spokesperson said, “Nicola has been ‘unofficially’ part of the Open Airways team for many years as she has served in the […]

Concacaf held its fourth Youth Football Summit from August 6–8, in Curaçao, uniting regional and international football leaders to advance youth development and promote pathways to excellence. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf successfully hosted the fourth edition of the Concacaf Youth Football Summit from August 6–8, 2025, in Curaçao, bringing together technical leaders, coaches, and youth […]

Bermudian runner Dage Minors claimed victory in the men’s 800-meter race at the Midland Counties League Division 1 meet. Competing at the Yate Track & Field facility in England, Minors recorded a winning time of 1:58.14. Related Stories Outerbridge Wins Two Medals At FHSAA Shayla Cann Competes In Charlotte Invitational Outerbridge Named Track Athlete Of […]