Bermuda News Updates

Thursday, June 12 is expected to see plenty of sunshine with a shower or two, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am […]

The 45th annual Kitty Michael Golf Invitational is underway at the El Conquistador Golf Club in northern Puerto Rico, with the Bermuda contingent delivering a robust performance in the initial round of the international ladies’ team event. More than 100 amateur women golfers are competing in the 54-hole tournament. Established in 1979, the invitational aims […]

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s [BBA] Senior Men’s National team started the tour of the Dominican Republic with a 56-40 win over a local club team Baez. The first half was dominated by Bermuda’s defense limiting Baez to 17 points total at the half. Bermuda was led by Cameron Basden with 16 points, followed closely by […]

Members of Bermuda’s delegation to the 2025 Women in Leadership conference in Dubai will host a June 12 talk to share key lessons and global insights in the first of a three-part local series. A Government spokesperson said, “As a follow-up to the Women in Leadership: Living the Dream conference held in Dubai in March […]

Members of Bermuda’s delegation to the 2025 Women in Leadership conference in Dubai will host a June 13 talk to share key lessons and global insights in the first of a three-part local series. A Government spokesperson said, “As a follow-up to the Women in Leadership: Living the Dream conference held in Dubai in March […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe believes he has the perfect stage to showcase his talents when he faces American Kendo Castaneda for the vacant American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title on Saturday [June 14] in Galveston, Texas. Lambe [12-0] meets Castaneda [21-9] in an eight-round contest at the Galveston Island Convention Centre and […]

Kaden Hopkins and Liana Madeiros are expected to be among the cyclists racing against the clock in the Bermuda National Championships Individual Time-Trial next Thursday [June 19]. Sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale, the race starts on Southside Road near the Police Station at 6pm. Hopkins, who races for Uni Sport Lamentin in Guadeloupe, won […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Victoria Cunningham] As the school year ends and families prepare for the summer, we must confront a hard truth: Bermuda’s public education reform is at a crossroads. The recently tabled 2025/2026 Education Budget outlines the Government’s plans to spend nearly $150 million on Bermuda’s public education system, the largest education […]

Greenpeace UK and Bermudian stakeholders held a May workshop to advance plans for a high seas sanctuary in the Sargasso Sea under the UN Global Ocean Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Greenpeace UK, in collaboration with Bermudian stakeholders, hosted their second workshop in May to reflect on the past year’s progress and plan next steps in […]

The Chartered Professional Accountants have partnered with Becker to encourage more Bermudians to pursue the U.S. CPA designation and increase local representation within the accounting profession. A spokesperson said, “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Becker, a trusted name in CPA exam prep. Bermudians currently make up only about 30% of the 2,000+ […]

CG sponsored the Bermuda Smash Cricket Tournament, celebrating top-level play and community engagement, highlighted by a visit from cricket legend Sir Curtly Ambrose. A spokesperson said, “CG proudly served as the Title Sponsor of the Bermuda Smash Cricket Tournament, a dynamic week of test matches that brought energy, excitement, and community spirit to Bermuda. The […]

The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association [BTOA] has launched BTOA Connect Transport Services, the island’s “first driver-led digital dispatch and booking platform.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association is proud to announce the official launch of BTOA Connect Transport Services, Bermuda’s first purpose-built, driver-led digital dispatch and booking platform. This […]

27 participants from Bermuda took part in the 2025/26 Queen’s Gambit Challenge, a FIDE-backed global initiative to promote chess among women. A spokesperson said, “The Queen’s Gambit Challenge is a global initiative supported by FIDE, the world chess governing body, aimed at promoting chess among female players of all ages. “The first stage of the […]

Mia Fishel, who is visiting the island, has been linked with a move away from Chelsea Women this summer. Fishel, whose father Patrick is Bermudian, is talks with several National Women’s Soccer League teams, according to reports in the United States. The 24-year-old helped Chelsea complete the treble – Women’s Super League, FA Cup and […]

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features waves rolling onto a Bermuda beach, capturing the island’s natural beauty. 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 or Instagram story. You […]

Ross Barkwell, a former Bermuda resident, has won the lottery in Canada, earning he and his wife $260,636.80 CAD [about $190,000 BDA/USD]. Mr. Barkwell told Bernews, “My wife and I enjoyed 16 great years working and living in Bermuda and recently returned to Canada for our retirement. We have fond memories of our Bermuda second […]

June 10 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,829.61, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 9 2025 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 6 […]

The Government is consulting the public on its “commitment to phase out the sale and importation of internal combustion engine vehicles” as part of its National Electric Vehicle [EV] policy. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that the 2022 Throne Speech called for the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport to […]

Bermuda’s football team made a spectacular showing to defeat Cuba 2-1 in Santiago de Cuba to advance in the Qualifying Round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONCACAF Qualifiers. The match took place at Estadio Antonio Maceo. Bermuda’s Djair Parfitt scored in the sixth minute, giving Bermuda a 1-0 lead that held until halftime. Cuba […]

Premier David Burt joined community leaders at the Bermuda PowWow this past weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “Over the weekend, the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the biannual Powwow hosted by the St. David’s Islanders and Native Community, held in St. David’s. “He was joined by the Minister for Youth, Social […]

Three males were arrested following an altercation at Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton yesterday [June 9]. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:30pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, police responded to a report of a disturbance at Queen Elizabeth Park in the City of Hamilton. “On arrival, officers found three males engaged in a physical […]

Bermuda College and the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies have partnered to run a series of courses to give students an awareness of the island’s insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The four Intro-to-Insurance seminars are free to Bermuda College students and are being offered at a reduced rate to industry partners for their interns to […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 10] include boards appointments and acting appointments. Copyright Tribunal Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0591/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 10 June, 2025 The Minister of Economy and Labour is pleased to make the following appointments. Copyright […]