Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] congratulated 9-year-old Isabella Brielle Daniels of BHS on winning the 2024 Fire Safety Awareness Poster Contest. Isabella Daniels, Chief Fire Officer Dana Lovell, and Minister Michael Weeks “Isabella’s imaginative and insightful interpretation of the theme, ‘Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!’ impressed the judges and showcased the […]

The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team [DRRMT], will conduct the Caribe Wave 25 Tsunami Exercise on Thursday [March 20] at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “This annual drill is designed to assess Bermuda’s emergency communication systems and response protocols in the event of a tsunami in order to […]

The WER Joell Tennis Stadium buzzed with activity as the 2025 Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Spring Fling Tournament continued. Boys 12 Singles – Group A 6 6 Manuel Maldonado defeated 2 2 Oliver Anderson Boys 12 Singles – Group B 6 6 Trystan Thompson defeated 0 0 James Casling-Hall Girls 14 Singles 6 6 Lee […]

The Ministry for the Cabinet Office advised that the Department of Planning is relocating to a new office space. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective Wednesday, March 19, the Department of Planning will now be located on the 3rd Floor, 44 Church Street West, City of Hamilton HM 12. “While the Department remains committed to providing […]

The National Sports Center Pool witnessed a flurry of personal bests and impressive performances as the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted its Short Course Championships, with returning students making a splash. The event saw familiar faces back in the pool, with the likes of the Checini siblings, Marleigh Howes, and Rhys Insley all delivering strong […]

“My commitment to this community remains strong,” Juanae Crockwell said, adding “I believe in the need for independent representation and increased collaboration in Parliament, and I’m here for the long haul.” Ms Crockwell ran as an independent candidate in Constituency #31 Southampton West Central in the recent General Election, with the seat eventually won by […]

Bermudian karting driver Scott Barnes is competing in the United States Pro Karting Series at the Daytona Super Grand Prix in Florida this weekend. Barnes, who is in action in the KA100 Masters class, started his campaign with a thirteenth-place finish in the practice race. His fastest lap time was 00:41.774sec, clocked on his fifth […]

Aviators Alliance Bermuda will hold its inaugural aviation information session on Tuesday [March 18] at Bermuda College, offering insights from Bermudian pilots and industry professionals. A spokesperson said, “Aviators Alliance Bermuda, is a group made up of individuals who share an interest in seeking pathways for Bermudians who have a passion for the aviation industry. […]

Robin Hood defeated YGS 1-0 in the Corona League at Goose Gosling Field. Toby Mayhall scored the winner for Hood. Meanwhile, Tuff Dogs and Terrace Onions drew 1-1, with Andre Kemp netting for Onions and Kenneth Brown scoring for Tuff Dogs. Thales Frances scored twice for Inter BDA in a 2-1 win over FC Rhino. […]

The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative [BEJI] said they “applaud the Bermuda Government for its Throne Speech commitments to key legal reforms.” A spokesperson said, “These proposed legislative reforms reflect the Government’s responsiveness to long-standing calls from the island’s legal community to modernize and improve access to justice whilst promoting and protecting the fundamental rights of […]

Robin Hood scored a last-gasp winner to defeat Somerset Trojans 3-2 in the First Division at the Somerset Cricket Club. Kenyi Mills opened the scoring for Trojans in the 49th minute before Hood equalised through Alexander Raymon-Lipinski in the 55th minute. In the 74th minute, James Cooper put Hood ahead; however, Mills netted his second […]

The Bermuda Under 23’s clinched the Bermuda International 7’s title, as they emerged victorious with a decisive 20-5 win over Norwich University in the Cup Final. Harvard Claims Plate, Maryland I Gold Secure Third Earlier in the day, Harvard University secured the Plate Final with a 20-10 victory over Columbia 1 Blue. Maryland I Gold claimed […]

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island lost their opening game of the United Soccer League [USL] season after a 2-0 away defeat to Charleston Battery yesterday [November 15]. Smith, the former Bermuda captain, made history in his first year as a head coach, leading Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference final in their inaugural season. Rhode Island […]

News that the Bermuda Sanshou team won medals at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Arizona, Shiona Turini was named one of Hollywood’s top 25 power stylists and model Aliana King was featured in a campaign for Givenchy lipstick were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Hamilton […]

The Hurricanes defeated the Knights 5-1 in a Bermuda Field Hockey League match at the National Sports Center. Jordache Rawson scored three goals, all from penalty corners, in the 7th, 14th, and 25th minutes. Tyler Smith added a field goal in the 25th minute, increasing the Hurricanes’ lead to 3-0. Alex Godet scored for the […]

The 2025 Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Spring Fling Tournament delivered another day of captivating action at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Spring Fling Tournament Day Two Girls 12 Singles 6 6 Lee Terceira defeated 3 3 Arianna Parra Delgado Boy’s 12 Singles – Group B 6 6 Trystan Thompson defeated 0 0 William Leman Boy’s […]

Sunday, March 16 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.28am and sunset will be at 7.27pm. […]

Bermuda footballer Kole Hall scored a header in Chorley’s 2-1 defeat away to Needham Market in the Vanarama National League North today [March 15]. Hall headed home from a corner in the 25th minute to give his side the lead. Fellow Bermuda national team player Reggie Lambe started for Needham Market. Related Stories Brighton Morrison […]

Bermudian footballer Logan Jiménez scored twice for Hibernian Under-18 in a 6-1 win at home to St Mirren Under-18 yesterday [March 14]. The Bermuda Under-17 national team captain, who was deployed as a striker, also had an assist in the lop-sided victory. Jiménez, who usually plays as a midfielder, recently represented the Scottish Schools’ Football […]

Footballer Mia Fishel was an unused substitute in Chelsea Women’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final at Pride Park Stadium today [March 15]. Fishel, whose father is Bermudian, recently returned to first-team action after recovering from a serious knee injury. The victory handed Chelsea their first trophy under head coach […]

North Village have advanced to the FA Challenge Cup final for the third successive year after defeating PHC Zebras 2-1 at the Devonshire Recreation Club. Jonté Smith, the Village forward, opened the scoring in the twelfth minute with a well-taken header. Four minutes later, Smith doubled their lead to put Village firmly in control. PHC […]

Bermuda Luxury Concierge said they are “working with top-tier service providers to create an unmatched standard of hospitality for those arriving by sea.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has long been a premier yachting destination, attracting some of the world’s most luxurious vessels with its prime Atlantic location, world-class marinas, and rich maritime heritage. Now, with […]

Participants ran, jumped, climbed, and crawled through obstacle courses in support of local charities as the Bermuda Triple Challenge kicked off on Friday [March 14]. A spokesperson previously said, “Individuals, and teams of up to five participants will navigate obstacles ranging from scaling shipping containers, A-frame walls, traversing the Regiment’s Assault Course, a 300 ft […]

The 2025 softball league season commenced with three games Tuesday night, resulting in over 80 combined runs. The tripleheader at Michael Preece Softball Diamond featured high-scoring contests, indicating a season focused on offensive production. Fundamental Standpoints Defeat Killawhat 16-15 The opening game saw Fundamental Standpoints defeat Killawhat 16-15. Fundamental Standpoints’ Josh Allen went 1-for-4 with […]

Three Bermudian track and field athletes delivered outstanding performances for Montverde Academy at the Royal Invitational hosted by The First Academy in Orlando, Florida, securing podium finishes in every event they contested. Miles Outerbridge, Arima Turner, and Ellise Dickinson showcased their talent and determination, contributing significantly to Montverde Academy’s success at the meet. Turner started […]

The Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda announced a $300,000, 3-year grant to the Living Reefs Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Bermuda’s coral reefs and marine ecosystems. This grant will support reef conservation efforts for the new Causeway Blue Barrier Project, including integrating live corals into coastal infrastructure to enhance shoreline resilience. “This partnership exemplifies […]

[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, which is a time to highlight those impacted by traumatic brain injuries. This year’s theme, “My Brain Injury Journey,” encourages individuals to share their unique stories of resilience, recovery, and the support they receive. By doing so, we can raise awareness and […]

Aegon has launched a three-year community investment program in Bermuda, providing scholarships and grants to local nonprofit organizations that focus on financial literacy, social capabilities and resilience. A spokesperson said, “Aegon is excited to announce the launch of a community investment program to support the community of Bermuda, in line with our purpose of Helping people live […]

“To date, HOME has identified over 1,100 people experiencing homelessness in Bermuda” and “our ambition is that individuals and families are rapidly rehoused into long-term accommodation and supported with intensive case management to achieve an optimum and sustained quality of life.” This from the HOME charity’s annual report, which notes that, “Our case managers confirm […]