Bermuda News Updates

Thomas Cechini won the freestyle event while competing for the Loyola University Maryland Men’s Swimming and Diving team in exhibition events against Richmond. Cechini won the Men’s 200 Yard Freestyle, finishing with a time of 1:43.35. He also finished third in the Men’s 100 Yard Breaststroke, clocking a time of 1:00.14. In relay events, Cechini […]

Four Bermudians competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain. Emily Nagel finished 148th overall in a time of 5hr 17min 24sec. She was 28th in the female 30-34 age group division. Her splits were 30:56, 3:07:15 and 1:32:28. Louise Wells was the next Bermudian to cross the line, finishing 705th overall in […]

Bermudian Terrence Dill’s Houston Red Storm beat the undefeated Alamo City All-Stars 97-93 in the American Basketball Association yesterday [November 8]. Storm have played five matches, winning three and losing two, so far this campaign. They are at home to the Texas Purple Kings today. Storm appointed former player Dill as their new head coach […]

Bermudian rugby union player Sarah Cross inspired the Buckingham Swans Whites women’s team to a 71-12 win over Derby Women’s Rugby in England. Cross, who has played for the Bermuda women’s national team and Teachers Ladies, scored three ties in the emphatic victory. Kelly Gell and Danielle Madden added two tries each. Further tries were […]

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their 62nd Anniversary Legacy Gala this weekend at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, under the theme “Leading for the Next Generation.” Related Stories Photos: Election Candidates At Polling Stations Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech Photos & Video: New Deputy Governor Sworn In Photo Set II: 2020 Convening […]

A trip in September 2025 by Minister of Health Kim Wilson to Boston cost $3,211.40, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 15, 2025 – September 17, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Kim N. Wilson, JP, MP, Minister of Health, […]

Khano Smith has led Rhode Island to the Eastern Conference play-off finals of the United Soccer League Championship. Rhode Island defeated North Carolina 2-0 in the semi-finals yesterday [November 8] thanks to a brace from Albert Dikwa. A former Bermuda national team captain, Smith impressed in his first year as a head coach last term, […]

News that Bermuda’s National Robotics Team impressed at the Global Robotics Competition, the Gala of Giving raised $400,000 for charities, and the Green Family donated $100,000 to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre were all among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda raised […]

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick has been eliminated from the $9,000 Men’s Kelowna Open 2025 after a second-round loss in Canada. Carrick fell in straight sets to Bransten Ming from the United States [11-6, 11-2, 11-8] in a match lasting 29 minutes. The competition, held at the Global Fitness and Racquet Centre, is a Professional […]

Sunday, November 9 is expected to see sunshine developing after early showers dissipate, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 6.43am and sunset […]

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron secured a win after competing in six races during an evening at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. Waldron drove Fox Valley Jasper to victory in the race 10 pace, finishing with a time of 1:52 2/5. He earned another top-five finish in the pace class, guiding Out To […]

Fidelis other businesses in West Hamilton kept the Halloween spirit alive, hosting their community celebration a week after its original October 31 date due to Hurricane Melissa. A spokesperson said, “Hurricane Melissa did not stop The Fidelis Partnership [TFP] and 16 other businesses in the West Hamilton area from hosting this year’s Halloween celebration. Originally […]

“By advancing fair employment practices, supporting union efforts, and ensuring equitable treatment for all employees, we are laying the foundation for a more just and prosperous future,” Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, In March of 2024 I stood before […]

“The local response has been incredible, and I wish to salute those who championed this cause and marshalled the logistics,” to assist Jamaica after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 7], the Premier said, “The tragic loss of life and the devastation […]

Auditor General Heather Thomas has released a new report reviewing the travel, meal, and hospitality expenses of ministers, along with how these expenses are disclosed to the public. A spokesperson said, “The review focused on whether ministries have fit- for- purpose frameworks in place to manage and publicly disclose these expenses through the government’s travel […]

“I rise today to offer this Honourable House a post-mortem on the recent storms that visited our shores, namely Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Melissa,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer this Honourable House a post-mortem on […]

“Bermuda has taken concrete steps to address affordability through policy development, collaborative partnerships, and practical action,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said as she tabled the ‘Affordable Bermuda Agenda’ report. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 7] the Minister said, “The Ministry has analyzed, refined, and tested more than 300 proposals and […]

“We will ensure the landlord and tenant laws reflect our shared values of equity, accountability, and respect,” Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne said, Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 7] the Minister said, “I rise to update this Honourable House on the work that the Ministry of Home Affairs has pursued […]

Bermudian Terrence Dill’s Houston Red Storm play two matches in the American Basketball Association this weekend. Storm have played four matches, winning two and losing two, so far this campaign. They are away to Alamo City All-Stars today [November 8] and the Texas Purple Kings tomorrow. Storm appointed former player Dill as their new head […]

Sandys Secondary Middle School were crowned champions of the Bermuda School Sports Federations Middle School Under-12 Six-a-Side Tournament after defeating Whitney Institute 2-0 in the final at Shelly Bay. Cove Bailey giving them the early lead, scoring in the first minute of the match before Kimmori Azzario Woods added a second with a second-half header. […]

Bermuda Island Games announced that the 4th Annual Video Game Design Challenge will take place on November 21st and 22nd, 2025 at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC]. A spokesperson said, “The 2025 edition is made possible through the generous support of major sponsor, the Economic Development Department [EDD], which sits in the Ministry of […]

The North Village Rams defeated the Dandy Town Hornets 1-0 in a rescheduled Premier Division match. Jordan Outerbridge scored the game’s only goal in the 43rd minute. Outerbridge finished from close range after a shot from outside the box was pushed onto the crossbar by the Dandy Town goalkeeper. The North Village defense maintained the […]

The BHS Teachers’ Association, a key fundraising body at The Bermuda High School, will kick off its 2025–2026 efforts with Quiz Night on November 21st, aiming to support scholarships and bursaries for students. A spokesperson said, “At The Bermuda High School, fundraising is at the forefront for the BHS Teachers’ Association. “Originally established to serve […]

For the year 2025, the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] has “reported three confirmed cases of leptospirosis in humans, all of which have received appropriate medical care,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “I assure the public that we have taken all actions within our mandate to […]

Two Bermudian powerboat teams earned top-five finishes in the Super Stock Class at the Annual Offshore World Championship after battling rough seas off Key West, Florida. The GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda, with David Selley as driver and Steven Bridges on throttles, was the highest-placed Bermudian entry, finishing in third place. The S-12 Team […]

Minister of Education Crystal Caesar toured ‘The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet’ at the Bermuda National Gallery, celebrating the Bermudian creator’s global legacy. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, Crystal Caesar, toured The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet, an incredibly well-received retrospective of the life […]

Butterfield has again partnered with the Coalition for the Protection of Children for the Toys for Tots campaign, collecting gifts until December 8 to support families in need this holiday season. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has teamed up once again with the Coalition for the Protection of Children [CPC] to continue the Toys for Tots […]

On November 9th, as part of the Remembrance Sunday events in England, Kimberley Durrant, the Government of Bermuda’s UK representative will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph at Whitehall on behalf of the island. A Government spokesperson said, “Ms. Durrant will participate in Cenotaph Ceremony alongside fellow representatives from the UK Overseas Territories and Crown […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has extended the Marine Resources Enforcement Strategy consultation to November 13, to allow more time for public feedback. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment today announced an extension to the public consultation on the Marine Resources Enforcement Strategy until Thursday, 13 November 2025. […]

The Southampton Rangers Youth Committee will hold a Codfish Breakfast event at the Southampton Rangers Sports Club on Sunday, November 23. All proceeds will support the youth programme. The event runs from 8am to noon. Tickets, costing $20, are available from youth players and the sports club. Related Stories BCB Revise Cut-Off Date For National […]

Bermudian cricketer Dennico Hollis picked up a pair of honours at the annual LOC Hire Stenhousemuir Cricket Club awards ceremony. Hollis, who recently returned to Bermuda after spending seven years in Scotland, claimed the Most Outstanding Performance Award for his 126 not out for Stenhousemuir Second XI against Nunholm Second XI in the Western Cricket […]

Finn Moseley and his McKendree University men’s swim and diving team-mates recently faced the University of Missouri at the Mizzou Aquatic Centre. Moseley competed in the one metres and three-metres diving disciplines. The McKendree diver finished the meet with a combined total of 273.53 points across his two events. He placed fifth in both individual […]