Bermuda News Updates

The Bermuda Under-17 national football team continued their winning start to their Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers after defeating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Under-17 5-1 yesterday [January 29]. Stephanie Hunt opened the scoring to give Saint Vincent the lead in the 31st minute in the group A match at the Estadio Centroamericano in Mayagüez, Puerto […]

The PLP will be holding their ‘Western Family Reunion’ this Saturday [Feb 1] from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Dalton E Tucker Primary School. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party cordially invites you and your family to our Western Family Reunion this Saturday, February 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm at […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jarryd Simmons will be heading into the unknown when he takes on Shadadi Mbuguje in a Muay Thai showdown in Ontario, Canada, next month. The 25-year-old will compete in a three-round, 139lb bout against Mbuguje, a representative of MAS Academy of Martial Arts, on the St Valentine’s Massacre fight card at […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 29] include contracts, public notification and notice of intended marriage. PATI Notice Department Of Information And Digital Technologies Notice type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0128/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Information and Digital Technologies Publication date: 29 January, 2025 Public Access To […]

Thursday, January 30 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of an early shower, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at […]

Westend Properties provided updates about the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. The Waterlot successfully relaunches A spokesperson said, “As promised, Bermuda’s beloved steakhouse, The Waterlot, reopened its doors on December 4th, 2024, after an extensive renovation that was thoughtfully executed. The feedback on the updated restaurant has been overwhelmingly positive, with guests highlighting how […]

“The recent news that Gilbert Institute would be refurbished into a senior’s centre is a conflicting one,” Rayki Bascome-Emery — an Independent Candidate for Constituency 22 Paget East — said. Late last year it was announced that Gilbert Institute is scheduled for closure, and the “government has decided to convert this site into a seniors’ care facility” […]

The Economic Development Department is encouraging the public to register for the ‘Finance to Fintech’ course, developed in collaboration with ViableEdu, and the online orientation session. A Government spokesperson said, “This month-long programme is designed to equip Bermuda’s residents with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly growing fintech industry. “Designed in […]

Yesterday, Bermuda joined the global community in recognising Data Privacy Day 2025, an annual observance held on January 28. A Government spokesperson said, “Established by the Council of Europe in 2006, this day commemorates the anniversary of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty on data protection.” In recognising the occasion, the Minister for […]

A collision occurred occurred in Southampton yesterday afternoon [Jan 28] with a minibus crashing through a wall. We have asked the police for information, and we will update if able Related Stories Man Arrested After Collision On Middle Road Driver Injured In Collision On Middle Road Car Found “Damaged & Unoccupied” In Paget Photos: Truck […]

The Bermuda Customs Department marked International Customs Day 2025 with the successful hosting of its Annual Colin Smith Road Race in St. David’s on Tuesday [Jan 28]. A Government spokesperson said, “Observed globally on Sunday, 26 January, International Customs Day highlights the vital role of Customs agencies in border security and economic development. “The annual […]

Bermuda is joining the global community in celebrating and supporting the UN International Year of Cooperatives for 2025, with the Government aiming to “create an entrepreneurial ecosystem for cooperatives to thrive on the island” A Government spokesperson said, “2025 is designated as the UN International Year of Cooperatives, with the theme ‘Cooperatives Build a Better […]

Independent candidate Steven Faries — who will be running in Constituency #34 Sandys South Central — is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 29]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. For full coverage of the 2025 Election and past elections, visit the links below, […]

Claire Harness donated $3,000 to Friends of Hospice in memory of her late partner, Kevin Thornton, raised during the Chubb Bermuda Half Marathon Triangle Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Friends of Hospice has received a donation of $3,000 – raised by Claire Harness in memory of her former partner, Kevin Thornton, a long-time Bermuda resident who […]

The Bermuda Golf Association will be hosting its first major of the 2025 season, which is their 75th Anniversary year, with the Bermuda Four-Ball Championships being held at the Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd. A spokesperson said, “There are 40 teams registered across the three divisions: Men’s Championship, […]

The PLP announced that Joanne Ball-Burgess will be their new candidate for C25 Warwick North East in the upcoming general election. The Premier said, “After discussions with Senator Arianna Hodgson and the Constituency 25 branch, a decision has been made to move forward with a new candidate for the upcoming election.” For full coverage of […]

The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 29]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: They announced that Omar Dill will be running in C18, this is the seat currently held by the Premier. For full coverage of the […]

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] Athletes Commission members recently organized an election for the next term of the Olympic phase until Los Angeles 2028.” To be an eligible candidate the athletes must have competed in the last 8 years, or 3 Olympic Games at the CAC, Commonwealth Games, Pan Am Games, the Olympic Games and/or […]

Independent candidate Justin Mathias — who will be running in Constituency #25 Warwick North East — is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 29]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Mr Mathias has launched a website Constituency25.com. For full coverage of the 2025 […]