Bermuda News Updates

Team Bermuda ambassadors Syriah Lottimore and Brandon Sousa have travelled to Athens, Greece, for the Youth Olympic Ambassadors Programme. The pair, who are representing the Bermuda Olympic Association, have visited the Acropolis, the most important monument in Greece, and the Panathenaic Stadium, the first stadium to host the modern Olympic Games. The programme brings together […]

Aquatic ferns are been spotted in some of the island’s freshwater ponds, with Dr Mark Outerbridge saying that “a few of Bermuda’s freshwater ponds have been replaced with what appears to be grassy lawn when seen from a distance.” In the latest issue of Envirotalk, Dr Outerbridge said, “Some readers may have noticed that a […]

The 10th anniversary of Kayak for Kids successfully brought together dozens of paddlers and supporters, culminating in a vibrant event that raised $140,000 for the Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] charity. Debi Ray-Rivers told Bernews, “Our 10th Anniversary of Kayaking for Kids was a tremendous success, with 14 paddlers on Saturday and 58 on Sunday paddling […]

Racehorse Flora Of Bermuda has been sold by Bermuda Racing Limited to Wathnan Racing – a Qatari-backed operation. The four-year-old daughter of Dark Angel, winner of last season’s G3 Summer Stakes, has been purchased privately from Bermuda Racing Limited and holds entries for both Group 1 sprints at Royal Ascot this month as well as […]

Mereo Advisors Group, the Bermuda-based insurance, reinsurance and asset management group, will rebrand as Cedar Trace. A spokesperson said, “Cedar Trace’s business and management team remain exactly the same. “Cedar Trace has a close alignment with Mereo Insurance Limited, the Bermuda reinsurance company with an A- financial strength rating from AM Best. This relationship will […]

Canadian professional motorcycle racer Mark Goodwin will compete on the island during the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association’s Father’s Day meet at the Southside Raceway in St David’s on Sunday [June 15]. Goodwin, who races in the Atlantic Roadracing League in Nova Scotia, will pit his skills against Bermuda’s best drivers in the 400cc class. Admission […]

[Column written by Fiona Rodriguez-Roberts] When was the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone? Got messy? Tried something new? Felt that mix of nervous energy and self-doubt—and then realized, “I can do this”? These moments matter. Research shows that trying new things helps build confidence, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self. […]

Bill Curry is retiring after 13 years leading BIOS, during which he expanded its global reach and strengthened its research and education programs. A spokesperson said, “Bill Curry, who has strengthened the global impact of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences by expanding research and education efforts, positioning the island as a key player in […]

The PHC Zebras advanced in the under-23 summer league 2025 KO Cup after securing a 3-1 victory over the Devonshire Colts at BAA Field. Harlem Bean-Fox opened the scoring for the Zebras in the 17th minute, giving his side a 1-0 lead that held through halftime. In the second half, Antonio Wade extended PHC’s advantage […]

Bermudian showjumper Ki-Juan Minors placed ninth in the ArthramidVet 1.40m Grand Prix with Jump Off Class at the ESP June II event In Wellington, Florida. Minors, riding Kylie VJ, completed the Round One course at the Equestrian Village Derby Field in 76.14 seconds, incurring 4 penalty fault points. Related Stories Results, Photos & Video: Junior […]

Bermudian middle-distance runner Nirobi Smith-Mills competed in the British Milers’ Club [BMC] Grand Prix, a World Athletics Challenger event, in Birmingham, England. Representing Notts / Nottingham Trent University, Smith-Mills secured a third-place finish in the men’s 800m C final at Birmingham University. He completed the race in 1 minute, 49.47 seconds [1:49.47]. Robert Shipley won the […]

The Southampton Parish Council recently hosted community events including school reading visits, a public meeting on gardening, an Easter Egg Hunt, a business breakfast, and launched its 2025 scholarship application. A spokesperson said, “The last 3 months have been active for Southampton Parish Council. On the 6th March, Members read to Pre School students at […]

David Selley and Steven Bridges’s S-25 GL Constuction/S-25 Team boat was sent airborne during the Guntersville Lake HydroFest in Guntersville, Alabama, at the weekend. Neither Selley and Bridges were injured during the incident. “Lots of work to do and yet again, thanks to Shaun Torrente’s team who jumped in to help!” read S-25 Team Bermuda […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron was in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in two qualifying races and securing a runner-up finish. Waldron’s day began in race 4, a pace class event. Aboard N’gannou, he guided his horse to a fourth-place finish, stopping the clock in 1 minute, 56 and four-fifths […]

June 9 saw 8,297 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $252,948.00 BD. 4,465 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.4% at $42.50 per share, while another 3,832 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 2.9% at $16.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,829.61, up 1.84% […]

Sudanese-Bermudian writer Yusef Bushara has released his debut poetry collection, ‘Good News.’ A spokesperson said, “The book, already available online on Amazon, will be available locally in the coming weeks. The title Good News is a translation of Bushara’s last name [ﺑﺸﺮى] from Quranic Arabic. At once a personal offering and a collective invocation, the collection […]

The Government of Bermuda’s Ageing and Disability Services [ADS] recently hosted its 3rd annual Seniors’ Tea at the Willowbank Resort Hotel. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda’s Ageing and Disability Services [ADS] hosted its 3rd Annual Senior’s Tea on Friday, 6 June at the Willowbank Resort Hotel, bringing together seniors from across the […]

RISA Bermuda, together with South Square, recently hosted their inaugural joint conference at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “RISA Bermuda, the Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association of Bermuda, together with South Square, a leading set of commercial barristers’ chambers in London, successfully hosted their inaugural joint conference on 5 June 2025 at the Hamilton […]

As part of the 2025 Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue, 16 emerging leaders paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet Office to meet with Premier David Burt and Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward. Premier David Burt engaging in discussion with CCl Delegates while Mr. Ed Ball [pictured left], and Tammy Augustus- Richardson [pictured right] […]

Premier David Burt recently met with UN Resident Coordinator Denis Zulu which “provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and explore additional areas of collaboration with the United Nations.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, welcomed Mr. Denis Zulu, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Bermuda, Jamaica, the […]

The Corporate Income Tax Agency announced the launch of the new website www.cita.bm ”marking a major milestone in its commitment to transparency, accessibility and stakeholder engagement.” A spokesperson said, “The new website provides a centralized hub for corporate taxpayers, industry professionals and the general public to access key information on the agency and Bermuda’s corporate income tax regime. […]

The Bermuda Police Service hosted UK instructors last November to train officers and partner agencies in trauma-informed practices, and recently extended the latest trauma-informed awareness training opportunity to several of their sister agencies. A police spokesperson said, “Last November, 2024, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] hosted two UK instructors from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 9] include notification of planning applications registered, public notification, striking off, acting appointments and elections. List of Planning Applications Advertised on June 9, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0588/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 09 […]

Tuesday, June 10 is expected to see few clouds, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 6:11am and sunset will be at 8:25pm. […]

The Bermuda Police Service invites Sandys and Southampton residents to upcoming community meetings to discuss policing initiatives and hear local concerns. A spokesperson said, “Western Area Commanders of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] invite residents of Southampton and Sandys parishes to attend the following scheduled community meetings.” Sandys parish residents: 6-8pm Tuesday, 10th June 2025, […]

Branwen Smith-King has been inducted into the Tufts University Athletics Hall of Fame. As an athlete, Smith-King represented Bermuda at the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games. Branwen-Smith, the Bermuda Olympic Association secretary general, was among the sixth class inducted at the Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, […]