Bermuda News Updates

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karlandra Smith says playing for the Phoenix Heat netball team has enriched her life in ways she never imagined when she first joined the programme as a high school student. Smith and several of her Berkeley Institute team-mates were invited by schoolteacher and coach Erica Russell to represent the Phoenix reserve […]

Special Olympics Bermuda is gearing up for its third Polar Plunge, inviting the community to “Get Freezin’ for a Reason” while supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. A spokesperson said, “Special Olympics Bermuda is just days away from its third Polar Plunge and is calling on the community to come out and “Get Freezin’ for a […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s 2025 Spring Fling Tournament got off to an exciting start at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with two gripping three-set matches captivating spectators on the opening day. Boy’s 12 Singles – Group A 6 6 Manuel Maldonado defeated 0 0 Tucker Champion Boy’s 12 Singles – Group B 6 6 […]

Sophia Cannonier will “hold a single-person protest” today [March 14] as Bermuda’s Parliament reconvenes for the Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “Sophia Cannonier, a community advocate and former political candidate, will hold a single-person protest on March 14, 2025, as Bermuda’s Parliament reconvenes at the Cabinet Grounds for the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government’s Throne […]

A passenger in need of urgent medical care was transferred from ‘Celebrity Apex’ to a pilot boat off Bermuda and taken to hospital. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Sunday, 9th March, 1:00 pm. RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from the USCG RCC Norfolk, and was conferenced with the cruise ship Celebrity […]

“It was disappointing, but not surprising to read the findings in the newly released Culture Review of the Bermuda Tourism Authority,” Shadow Tourism Minister Dwayne Robinson said. Mr. Robinson said, “How can our flagship Tourism organization, lack a Human Resources and Administration Manager of all positions? “This alone contributes to many of the stated grievances […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 13] include boards appointments, cancellation of registration and acting appointments. Board Pharmacy Council Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0294/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 13 March, 2025 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments. Pharmacy […]

BNAA President Dr. Freddie Evans clarified that meeting the Carifta qualification standard is just the first step, and “as per Carifta regulations, only two athletes per event, per age group, can be selected, making the competition for spots highly competitive.” BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans, “As you all know, it is Carifta time—a period of […]

The 2025 Walk to Calvary Experience expands to five days in St. George’s, featuring the annual Good Friday reenactment, a community festival, and special tourism packages. A spokesperson said, “For over 40 years, the Annual Walk to Calvary Experience has been a cornerstone of Bermuda’s Good Friday traditions, drawing thousands from all walks of life […]

[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” So said P. T. Barnum, founder of the modestly described ‘Greatest Show on Earth’. His ‘show’ was the Barnum & Bailey Circus. There was also a film about P.T. a few years back called ‘The Greatest Showman’. You get the […]

The community is invited to an Appreciation Celebration on March 20th, marking Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th birthday and honoring those who sustained the 1940s Intersectional Transformative Movement. A spokesperson said, “The Community is Invited – on the 130th birthday of Dr E.F. Gordon – to join in the Appreciation Celebration of the many who sustained […]

A fisherman was rescued after his vessel struck an unknown object and sank near Challenger Bank. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Monday, 10th March, 9:45 pm. The operator of the 50ft Local Fishing Vessel Attitude Adjustment contacted RCC Bermuda, from onboard the Fishing Vessel Fullish. He reported that they were heading back […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced the official roster for the Senior Men’s National Team, which will compete in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims against Honduras. A spokesperson said, “Coach Michael Findlay has finalized the squad that will represent Bermuda in the home-and-away series during the FIFA Match Window in March 2025. This […]

Mailboxes and Butterfield Bank have partnered to launch an exclusive campaign in support of Bermuda’s small businesses by offering a 20% discount on shipping when using a Butterfield Business Mastercard. A spokesperson said, “From March 12th 2025, through May 12th, 2025, businesses that use a Butterfield Business Mastercard to pay for imports via Mailboxes will […]

The Department of Culture concluded the 2025 Writer-in-Residence Programme with a public reading, highlighting participants’ literary achievements. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture hosted the final event of the 2025 Writer-in-Residence Programme on 8 March at the Bermuda National Gallery. The public reading marked the conclusion of the programme, providing participants with an […]

Bermuda karting driver Scott Barnes will compete in the opening race of the United States Pro Karting Series – the Daytona Super Grand Prix – at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Barnes claimed a fourth straight Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series at the Orlando Kart Centre in Florida last month. The […]

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty and Brookfield Properties announced the pre-leasing for Brookfield House on Front Street, which is ‘scheduled for completion in June 2026.’ A spokesperson said, “Rego Sotheby’s International Realty and Brookfield Properties today announced the launch for the pre-leasing of Brookfield House, Hamilton’s prime city centre commercial and retail development located at 91 Front […]

Christopher Famous and Shomari Talbot-Woolridge will host a community clinic this Saturday, March 15 on Hermitage Road from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mr Famous said, “Good day to the people of Devonshire and Smith’s. This week Saturday, Shomari Talbot-Woolridge and I will be holding a joint clinic on Hermitage Road outside of the Elliot School […]