Bermuda News Updates

There will be a road closure on Woodlands Road in Pembroke for the Bermuda Walls Mural Festival on Sunday, April 13 from 11.00am to 4.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works & Environment wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be a road closure on Woodlands Road between saltus and […]

Everen Limited announced a dividend of $350 million, affirming Everen’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. A spokesperson said, “The decision by Everen’s Board of Directors was announced at the Company’s Annual General Meeting [AGM] in Bermuda on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The dividend is payable on or before September 30, 2025 to shareholders […]

Bermuda College celebrated the induction of the newest members into its Phi Theta Kappa [PTK] Honour Society, Beta Chi Upsilon Chapter. College Staff: Ms. Jennifer Ackah, Mathematics Faculty Tutor [CLAS], Dr. Lisa Osborne, Director [CLAS] and founding member of the Bermuda Chapter, Mrs. Takia Bean, Science Faculty Tutor [CLAS]; PTK Inductees for 2025: Jaden-Alex Walrond […]

During the visit to Washington DC this week, the Premier David Burt and Minister Jason Hayward met with senior US State Department Officials to “discuss ongoing concerns regarding potential port fees to be introduced by the US Government that would have a severely negative impact on Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “During the Bermuda Delegations […]

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 28] and statements listed on the Order Paper include yhe Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses, Upgrade of the CCTV Network Update, Addressing of the Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Bermuda, the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme Update, Financial Assistance Personal Care […]

“The newly focused Ministry of Home Affairs has been tasked with one mission, to bring down the cost of living because we know that affordability is the greatest challenge facing Bermudians today,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said as she held a press conference this afternoon [March 27] to discuss her Ministry’s Throne Speech […]

There will be lane closures at the Swing Bridge on the roundabout side in St. George’s on Saturday [March 29] and Sunday [March 30] from 8.00am to 6.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that lane closures will occur at the Swing Bridge on the roundabout […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced the team for the upcoming North America Cup, which will be held in the Cayman Islands from April 19 to 27. A spokesperson said, “The team will depart Bermuda on April 14th and will play two warm-up matches, prior to the start of the inaugural tournament. “The team […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 27] include contracts, boards appointments, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Cabinet Office PATI Request Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0327/2025 Publication date: 27 March, 2025 Cabinet Office – PATI Request $50K or more [PDF] Board Financial Assistance Review […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 58-year-old Michael Miranda. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 58-year-old, Bermudian National, Michael Miranda. “Mr. Miranda is described as being 5’ 5” in height, of slim build, white complexioned, with brown hair. “He was […]

The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby Organizing Committee announced the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] as the lead sponsor for the 2025 Bermuda Half Marathon Derby. A spokesperson said, “As one of Bermuda’s longest-running and most cherished sporting traditions, the Half Marathon Derby continues to bring together athletes, spectators, and the wider community in a celebration […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lindsay Simmons] The recent op-ed by OBA MP Robert King presented a distorted, pessimistic view that undermines the efforts of those who are working every day to build a safer Bermuda. MP King states there are “35 unsolved murders.” What he fails to mention is that these cases date […]

“I rise today to share the Government’s continued efforts to build a Bermuda that is fairer for all,” Junior Minister of Home Affairs, Youth, Social Development and Seniors; and National Security Senator Lindsay Simmons said in the Senate. The Junior Minister’s full statement follows below: Madam President, I rise today to share the Government’s continued […]

[Opinion column written by MP Robert King] This island is in crisis because this government has not taken its responsibility to protect children, women and the vulnerable persons in this community from violence and injury suffered due to persons who choose to hurt people. Dangerous driving behaviour, including drinking and driving on our roads, has […]

Long Story Short and Frequency Café & Hub will celebrate their grand opening on Saturday [March 29] at The Arcades in St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “This week Saturday, two well-known St. George’s businesses will be celebrating their grand opening in a new space. Long Story Short, a tour company and retail store owned by […]

The Botanical Gardens will be closed on April 6 and 7 for preparation ahead of the 2025 Agricultural Exhibition. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, advises the public that the Botanical Gardens will be closed to all public access on Sunday, 6 April and […]

Kiwon Waldron had a busy night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, participating in four races. Waldron’s first race of the evening was race 3, a trot class event. Driving Pure Crystal, Waldron achieved a third-place finish, recording a time of 1 minute and 59.2 seconds. In race 5, a pace class event, Waldron drove […]

Rize Technologies launches Helios AI, a platform for secure report writing, automation, and compliance using Google’s Gemini and Gemma AI. A spokesperson said, “Rize Technologies, a leading provider of IT and AI-driven business solutions, has launched Helios AI, an advanced platform designed to streamline secure report writing, document automation, and compliance workflows for businesses, medical […]