Bermuda News Updates

Kites are flying across the island today as the community celebrates Good Friday, and a quick look at some of the kites at Astwood Park is below, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, and for over 100 videos of Good Friday see here […]

Bermuda team-mates Kole Hall and Keziah Martin were on opposing teams for a change when English non-league sides Chorley and Buxton Town faced each other in the Vanarama National League North today [April 18]. Hall played the entire match for Chorley; meanwhile, Martin came on as a 75th-minute substitute for the home side. Buxton are […]

The Bermuda national cricket team held their nerve to secure an eight-run win over a Cayman Islands President’s XI in their second warm-up match before the upcoming North America Cup. Having won the toss, the home side opted to bowl first, restricting Bermuda to 110 for nine off 20 overs. Openers Terryn Fray and Delray […]

The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] 1-Mile Run/Walk was held this morning [April 18] as part of their Good Friday festivities. In the Primary School division, Joshua Cann took first place with a time of 7:55, while Timothy Pearman won the Middle School race in 6:40 and Jaeda Grant was the winner of the Senior School […]

Boxer Nikki Bascome has pledged to “keep fighting” after suffering a first-round defeat to American Tahmir Smalls in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last weekend. The Bermudian welterweight, who has a record of 13 wins and two losses, was stopped by the taller and undefeated Smalls – marking only the second loss of Bascome’s professional career. […]

Cyclist Kaden Hopkins claimed victory in the prologue of the Memorial Denis Manette amateur race in Le Moule, Guadeloupe, yesterday [April 17]. Hopkins, representing Unisportlamentinois – the top team in Guadeloupe – competed the 1.6-kilometres course in 1min 46sec. He followed up his impressive win by finishing fifth in the 112-km first stage in Petit-Canal […]

One male has been transported to hospital and “another male has been taken into police custody” following a “disturbance on the grounds of the Elbow Beach Hotel in Paget” this afternoon [April 18], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 3:30pm on Friday, 18 April 2025, police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance […]

The Government has welcomed the decision by the U.S Government that proposed shipping fees will not apply to short sea routes as “this outcome means there is not expected to be any impact on Bermuda’s shipping operations or import costs from this new US rule.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda welcomes the […]

Gabriella Arnold finished third in the female division at the 2025 Barry-Roubaix cycling race in Michigan, completing the challenging 62-mile race in 3 hours and 5 minutes. Arnold’s overall placement in the race was 111th out of 1,034 competitors. The Barry-Roubaix is known for its demanding mix of gravel roads, pavement, and unmaintained sections, highlighting […]

Harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron participated in seven races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. The events included both qualifying and main races in trot and pace categories. Waldron’s results were as follows: Qualifier race 1 (Pace): Jk’s Flirty Girl finished 5th in 1:55.4. Qualifier race 6 (Pace): Flirtin Fanera finished 3rd in 1:56.2. […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s rising stars are set to make an impact at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Several members of the island’s squad will make their debuts at the annual regional competition, which provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents. DeVon Bean, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] […]

Adam Hall and the Nashville Sounds defeated the Charlotte Knights 5-4 away in Minor League Baseball yesterday [April 17]. Hall’s performance at the plate was 1-for-4. The Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Nashville are away to Charlotte today. Related Stories Adam Hall And Sounds Defeated By […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” [Good] of Mozart Insurance, Ltd. [Mozart] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Mozart’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well […]

April 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,563.99, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

The Virginia State University [VSU] women’s tennis team, which includes Bermudian player Alexcie Burrows, recorded a decisive 6-1 victory over Elizabeth City State University. Burrows contributed to the VSU win with successes in both doubles and singles competition. In doubles play, Burrows and teammate Ginger Johnson secured a victory by default. Burrows later competed in […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [April 17] include notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and cancellation of registration. List of Planning Applications Advertised on April 17, 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0410/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 17 April, […]

Somerset Primary School students participated in their annual Egg Drop Challenge yesterday [April 16]. Students displayed their creativity by wrapping raw eggs in various packaging to protect them from cracking after being dropped from a fire truck’s extended ladder into the playground. The youngsters had to plan and analyse how best to ensure their egg […]

The organizers of the North American Cricket Cup have launched their official website, to showcase the inaugural tournament and provide global fans with updates, match details, and broadcast information. A spokesperson said, “The Organizers of the North American Cricket Cup are pleased to announce the launch of the NACC website at https://nacricketcup.com. “The website will […]

Bermuda recently hosted the 7th Counter Terrorist Financing Overseas Territories Forum, welcoming high-level delegations and guest speaker Dawne Spicer, Executive Director of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force. A police spokesperson said, “From April 6 to 8, 2025 Bermuda hosted the 7th meeting of the Counter Terrorist Financing Overseas Territories forum. The Acting Governor Tom […]

Thirty local vendors gathered at O’Hara House recently for a pre-Easter Vendor Market hosted by AXA XL. A spokesperson said, “The event, which was previously held in 2023, is the brainchild of AXA XL Professional Lines Assistant Underwriter Chrissie Basden who wanted to create an opportunity for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs who do not […]

Friday, April 18 is expected to be generally sunny, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 56%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am and sunset will be at 7.50pm. […]

Bermuda’s track & field team departed for Trinidad & Tobago yesterday [April 16] to compete in the 52nd Carifta Games, which begin on Saturday [April 19]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Track & Field Carifta Team departed yesterday [April 16], and the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon Owen Darrell, was […]

The fourth annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held yesterday evening [April 16] at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 kites given away at the event which also included a fun castle, Easter baskets and more. A spokesperson previously said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After […]

The Bermuda Police Service said it is “once again appealing to the public for information on the road traffic collision which claimed the life of Mr. Lionel Thomas Jr.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Thomas succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision which occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on St. […]

BUEI will marks Earth Day with the local premiere of ‘Common Ground’ on April 22, featuring remarks by Greg Wilson and a filmmaker Q&A. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of Earth Day, ‘Films at BUEI’ is hosting an exclusive event featuring the local premier of ‘Common Ground’, an award-winning 2023 documentary that exposes the systemic […]

Bermuda warmed up for the upcoming North America Cup with a victory over the Cayman Islands A team at the Jimmy Powell Oval. Cayman Island A Inning ..13 Romaine Foster c Allan Douglas b Zeko Burgess ..20 Antwan Ifill b Zeko Burgess ..08 Davion Codner c Zeko Burgess b Delray Rawlins ..08 Vicky Dhaniram st […]