Bermuda News Updates

Bermudian tennis players Airez Gilbert-Simons and Alexcie Burrows competed against each other in a women’s collegiate tennis match between Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia State University. Gilbert-Simons, representing Johnson C. Smith, was part of the team that secured a 4-1 victory. The competition commenced with doubles play. Gilbert-Simons and her partner, D. Manneni, defeated […]

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine reflected on his training days at Donington Park in Derby, England. Divine has joined the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing for the upcoming R&G British Talent Cup [BTC] campaign. He made his debut in the BTC last year, racing in five of the eight rounds in the Moto3 […]

Miles Outerbridge claimed a fourth-place finish in the under-20 boys’ 200 metres final at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 21]. Outerbridge clocked a time of 21.14sec at the Hasley Crawford Stadium, with Jamaican Junior Galimore claiming the final medal spot in 21.01. In the under-17 girls’ 800 final, Amaris Munya came […]

A disabled 28-foot power boat was towed to safety by the Coast Guard from the Two Rock Passage area after experiencing engine trouble and potentially obstructing the channel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Wednesday, 16th April, 8:25 am. Bermuda Radio received a cell phone call from the local 28 ft power boat […]

The Bermuda-named ride “Bermuda Storm” at China’s Chimelong Spaceship theme park has won a 2025 Inavation Award for its cutting-edge immersive technology and audiovisual experience. The attraction, situated within the Chimelong Spaceship indoor theme park in Zhuhai, won in the Arts & Experience category at the 2025 Inavation Awards. Chimelong Spaceship, the indoor park that […]

April 21 saw 12,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $455,000.00 BD. 12,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.6% at $36.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,488.44, down 2.95% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Dayvon Tucker and Vaughn Davis of the Transport Control Department [TCD] earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for March as they “prevented a potentially serious altercation with their quick thinking and professionalism.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda’s March Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] has been presented to two members of the […]

BELCO has launched a campaign which aims to get more customers signed up for electronic bills, and all paperless billing customers at the time of the draw next month will be eligible to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. Win $500 BELCO Gift Voucher A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.2% in December – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.6% when compared to December 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the December 2024 Retail Sales […]

Consumers paid 2.1% more in December 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’ December 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, the annual average percentage was 1.9 […]

Four members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to help train their police service on crowd control methods. A spokesperson said, “Members of a public order unit in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service [TTPS] are updating their methods of crowd control thanks to training from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR]. “Four RBR soldiers travelled […]

Tatiana Sousa has claimed Bermuda’s second medal at the Carifta Games after winning silver in the under-17 girls’ javelin today [April 21]. Sousa threw 42.24 metres with her first attempt at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Charles, Zonique, of Antigua and Barbuda, won gold with a throw of 46.29. Cameron Adkins claimed Bermuda’s first medal at […]

Three Bermuda athletes qualified for their event finals at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 20]. Miles Outerbridge won his under-20 boys’ 200 metres semi-final heat in 21.08sec to place second overall. He will compete in the final today at the Hasley Crawford Stadium. Compatriot Preston Ephraim III placed seventh in his […]

BEST will hold a free lecture by Dr. Sarah Smith on “Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate change” at Bermuda College on Thursday [April 24]. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend a free lecture on Thursday, April 24th, to discover more about Bermuda’s fisheries management and the impacts of climate […]

BermudAir has launched a new weekly flight to Charleston, South Carolina, with the inaugural flight landing on Saturday, April 19th. A spokesperson said, “The island of Bermuda and Charleston, South Carolina, are now just a short flight apart, thanks to BermudAir’s newest nonstop service to Charleston International Airport [CHS]. This exciting route launch marks the third […]

Bermudian Trinae Edwards scored for River City Women’s & Girls in a 2-0 win over Sleaford Town Ladies First in the Leicestershire Womens and Girls Football League Division One yesterday [April 20]. Compatriot Zakhari Turner also played for River City Women’s & Girls. River City Women’s & Girls are fifth in the table. Related Stories […]

The Bermuda College Foundation has opened the new Butterfield & Vallis Conference Centre, thanks to a $500,000 donation from Butterfield & Vallis which allowed for extensive upgrades and renovations. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation is pleased to announce the grand opening of the latest renovation project at Bermuda College, the Butterfield & Vallis Conference […]

The police said they are seeking public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Knori Walker. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Knori Walker, age 48. “Mr. Walker is described as having a slim build, with a light brown complexion, short low-cut hair, and brown eyes. “He was last […]

Auto Solutions Service Advisors David Furtado and Esther Bascome have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024. A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions is proud to announce that two of its Service Advisors have been named Suzuki’s Top Service Advisors across the region for Q4-2024. David Furtado has again secured […]

Playing in the North America Cup, the Bermuda cricket team secured a victory over the host Cayman Islands at the Jimmy Powell Cricket Oval. Bermuda’s Inning ..20 [16] Alex Dore LBW Adrian Wright ..38 [40] Terryn Fray c Demar Johnson b Conroy Wright ..15 [18] Jarryd Richardson c Demar Johnson b Alistair I ..27 [20] […]

The North Village Rams added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet, securing the FA Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Devonshire Cougars at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this weekend. The North Village Rams made the breakthrough in the 17th minute when London Steede found the back of the net, […]

Plans have been submitted for a proposed development at the Shelly Bay Plaza on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish. Part of the documents submitted stated, “The proposed development includes an extension of 13,225 sq. ft. along the north façade, a new 211 sq. ft. electrical room on the east side, and two new containerized refrigeration rack rooms […]

The North Village Rams defeated the Somerset Trojans 2-0 in the final of the Under 18 Knock-Out Cup at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center this weekend. The North Village Rams started the match assertively, taking a 1-0 lead early in the contest when Amir Brangman scored with a 40-yard […]

The Ministry of Health welcomed representatives from the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] to Bermuda as “part of a mission aimed at enhancing visitor-based surveillance and strengthening food safety.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “Food safety is a fundamental component of public health. By investing in the skills […]