[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 21], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Land Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses, the introduction of the Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance, the Anti-Violence Town Hall Meetings, and the Statistics [Census of Population and Housing] Order 2025. Update: Live... Read more of this article
The Court of Appeal in Bermuda held a Special Sitting yesterday [Nov 20] to bid farewell to Court of Appeal President Sir Christopher Clarke ahead of his retirement next year. In describing his background, a Government spokesperson previously said, “Sir Christopher joined the Bermuda Court of Appeal in 2016 and was appointed as the President of... Read more of this article
Parliament is in session today, the Ministry of Health says the hospital is under “tremendous pressure,” the Government launches the National Events Committee, The Garden Market joins the Affordable Basket initiative, Bermuda College launches a new strategic plan, the Creation Station opens at CedarBridge Academy, and BELCO offers a Voluntary Separation... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Health today issued an “urgent appeal to the public as King Edward VII Memorial Hospital continues to experience significant pressure.” A spokesperson said, ”Patients who need to be admitted for inpatient care are waiting for beds in the Emergency Department, while many individuals who are medically fit for discharge... Read more of this article
The Garden Market has joined the Government’s Affordable Bermuda Basket initiative. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the Government’s broader Affordable Bermuda Agenda, the Ministry of Home Affairs is announcing the addition of The Garden Market in the Affordable Bermuda Basket initiative, an effort designed to bring direct, everyday... Read more of this article
Bermuda College today unveiled a new strategic plan “designed to modernise academic offerings, strengthen student success, elevate institutional excellence, and expand the College’s role as a driver of Bermuda’s social and economic vitality.” A spokesperson said, “The 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, Innovate, Inspire, Impact, has... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors recognises Disability History Month, observed from 20 November to 20 December, as a time to “reflect on Bermuda’s long history of disability advocacy, acknowledge the many individuals who helped drive progress, and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible... Read more of this article
Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] announced the appointment of Katie Partington Howarth and Adria Da Breo Richards to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Both have extensive leadership experience, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to advancing women in the reinsurance industry. Katie Partington Howarth “Katie brings over 25... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Academy’s new Creation Station – a versatile research, library, and makerspace — has officially opened. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, The Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, attended the official opening of The Creation Station at CedarBridge Academy. Developed through phases of prototyping, design,... Read more of this article
Three Adult Education School alumni — Senator Joan Dillas-Wright, Patrice Frith Hayward, and Kevin Simpson — shared how the institution helped them. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermudians are making key contributions in our community after turning their lives around at the Adult Education School. Three proud alumni – Senator Joan Dillas-Wright,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] and PALS have strengthened their long-standing relationship through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding [MoU]. A spokesperson said, “The agreement formalises their shared commitment to delivering coordinated, patient-centred cancer care and support across Bermuda. “The MoU was jointly signed by... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released its third-quarter 2025 tourism results. A spokesperson said, “This past quarter delivered a mix of encouraging growth and unavoidable weather-related challenges for Bermuda’s tourism industry. Air capacity increased by 2.2%, boosting the island’s overall seat availability during the summer period,... Read more of this article
The Court of Appeal in Bermuda held a Special Sitting yesterday [Nov 20] to bid farewell to Court of Appeal President Sir Christopher Clarke ahead of his retirement next year. In describing his background, a Government spokesperson previously said, “Sir Christopher joined the Bermuda Court of Appeal in 2016 and was appointed as the President of... Read more of this article
Parliament is in session today, the Ministry of Health says the hospital is under “tremendous pressure,” the Government launches the National Events Committee, The Garden Market joins the Affordable Basket initiative, Bermuda College launches a new strategic plan, the Creation Station opens at CedarBridge Academy, and BELCO offers a Voluntary Separation... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Tourism &Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 20]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 4.10pm: Minister Darrell’s remarks: Good day, members of... Read more of this article
A boxing fundraiser will be held at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club with an Open Sparring event in January. Boys and girls aged seven and above from the Warwick-based gym will be joined by boxers from The New Controversy Gym and Aries Sports Centre. Money raised will go towards covering the costs to send a team to an amateur tournament in Brampton,... Read more of this article
Four Bermudian footballers have been congratulated by their English clubs after being called up to the Bermuda women’s national team for the upcoming Concacaf W Qualifiers. Coach Naquita Robinson has named a 22-player squad for away matches against the Cayman Islands on November 27 and Guatemala on December 1. Among those selected is captain and midfielder... Read more of this article
MP Kim Swan is helping develop two talented youngsters from Dalton E. Tucker Primary School in Southampton as part of a junior golf initiative. Swan, widely regarded as one of the island’s greatest golfers, has been providing free private coaching to ten-year-olds Capree Smith and Joel Trott since the summer. He started the golf initiative at the... Read more of this article
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A curated guide to Bermuda’s best holiday deals, menus, events and gift ideas, curated by Mikaela Ian Pearman. The holiday season is officially here, and Bermuda’s small businesses are bringing out their best. Each week, The Holiday Edit highlights the island’s most exciting offers, from festive dining experiences... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chris Maybury] When the Fairmont Southampton Hotel opened in 1972, it marked the culmination of the largest construction project in Bermuda since the Second World War. The hotel, then known as the Southampton Princess, was an all-inclusive resort with 600 rooms, restaurants and bars, beach facilities, sporting options including... Read more of this article
Prismic Life Holding Company, LP announced the successful completion of its third capital raise of US$1.3 billion. A spokesperson said, “Prismic is sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc.and Warburg Pincus, global leaders in insurance and investment management. Prismic has been supported by a global consortium of world-class investors who participated... Read more of this article
A screening of Puccini’s Tosca — part of the New York Metropolitan Opera’s Met: Live in HD 2024–25 season — will be held at BUEI this Sunday [Nov 23] at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Don’t miss opportunity to see New York Metropolitan Opera’s Met: Live in HD [2024-25] [on film] in Bermuda. Puccini’s Tosca will be showing at... Read more of this article
The Sandys Parish Council invites the community to its Block Party & Vendor Market on Saturday, November 22nd from 12 pm to 5 pm at Mangrove Bay, Somerset Village. A spokesperson said, “This free, public event celebrates the spirit of Sandys Parish, offering a chance to reconnect and enjoy local talent. “The market will feature over 20 local... Read more of this article
[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Filipino Club 2000 celebrated its silver anniversary at the ‘Pink Palace’ – the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club, still one of the world’s foremost art hotels. Described by Queen Victoria’s fourth daughter as “a place of eternal spring,” the venue lived up to... Read more of this article
Trees4Scores, led by BUEI for the 5th Youth Climate Summit, converts cricket and football scores into environmental action, with an ecosystem planting set to take place on November 22. A spokesperson said, “Trees4Scores is a ground-breaking environmental action programme led by the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] in celebration of... Read more of this article
UK research scientist Dr. Danni Sherwood is nearing the end of a three-week programme in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “A visiting research scientist from the United Kingdom, Dr Danni Sherwood, is nearing the end of a three-week programme in Bermuda that has strengthened the Island’s ability to better understand, identify and manage... Read more of this article
Two Brownie units and Rainbows kicked off a year of environmental stewardship with a coastal cleanup near Bailey’s Bay. A spokesperson said, “A recent coastal cleanup provided a perfect start to a year of conservation and environmental stewardship for Brownies and Rainbows from two units. “Two Brownie units joined forces to commence... Read more of this article
Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported home invasion in Warwick in which two suspects, who were carrying bladed weapons, stole jewellery. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, police attended a reported home invasion on Tribe Road number one, Warwick. Initial information suggests two suspects carrying... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service said they are aware of a “video clip depicting an altercation involving a female and a male, being circulated on social media. A police spokesperson said, “The incident depicted is a historical one, which is currently under investigation, with one person arrested and bailed. “Sharing this video clip could... Read more of this article
Police arrested five males in Pembroke and “discovered a quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, police officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at a Pembroke Parish residence. “During the execution... Read more of this article
BELCO is reviewing all “operational costs and processes and reducing our operating expenses where possible” and “as part of this process, BELCO is offering a Voluntary Separation Package to employees.” BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is always seeking ways to lower costs and ensure value for our... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will undergo a telephone system upgrade on Saturday [Nov 22] from 5.00am to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be undergoing a telephone system upgrade this weekend. The work is not expected to significantly impact calls to and from the hospitals. In the first few hours of the upgrade, people calling the... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Whether you are a parent, guardian or anyone who interacts with children and teens, chances are you have asked yourself multiple times, “Are cell phones helping our youth or are they doing more harm than good?” Trust me, you are not alone. I hear this all the time from adults and sometimes teens, who admit they spend... Read more of this article
A collision involving a motorcycle and a van occurred early this morning [Nov 19] in Hamilton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 6:00 a.m. this morning, 19 November 2025, police and other first responders attended a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a van in the area of Brunswick Street, City of Hamilton. “The male motorcyclist... Read more of this article
A female passenger traveling in a car has been taken to hospital for treatment and the driver of the other vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, following a collision early this morning [Nov 15] in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, police and other first responders... Read more of this article
Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash on November 7, on South Road in Warwick that left two people injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:20 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, police and other first responders attended the scene of a serious three-vehicle collision on South Road near the junction with Camp Road, Warwick. “Early... Read more of this article
