Premier David Burt and the Cabinet presented $80,200 in grants to five community organisations to “support essential youth development programmes, facility upgrades, and community services.” A Government spokesperson said, “Last Tuesday [Jan. 7], the Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, joined by members of the Cabinet, presented five... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson and other dignitaries gathered at the airport to bid farewell to Governor Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first female and Black Governor, as she departed the Island today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, a small group of dignitaries, including Premier David Burt, gave a heartfelt... Read more of this article
[Updated] The police have confirmed that they responded to an “incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton” this afternoon [Jan 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15pm Tuesday, 14th January 2025, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. “The scene has been cordoned... Read more of this article
[Written by Don Burgess] Tirena Rollins was paid a poignant tribute by water truckers. Ms. Rollins, who recently passed away, had a parade of at least 20 water trucks pay tribute to her on the day of her funeral on January 11. Ms. Rollins was the first woman to own and operate a water delivery service in Bermuda. Several TikToks paid homage to her... Read more of this article
Jayden Parker, a BAMZ volunteer, is the 2025 Rhodes Scholar and will study Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery at the University of Oxford. A BZS spokesperson said, “Since an early age, Jayden Parker’s dream has been to work with animals. Like many young Bermudians, he enjoyed spending time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo... Read more of this article
Sylvia Robinson of the Ministry of Health earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to advise that Sylvia Robinson, from the Ministry of Health, is the recipient of the December Public Service Excellence Award. “This recognition highlights Ms.... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] Rolfe Commissiong is scheduled to officially announce that he will be an independent candidate today, with the advisory noting that Mr Commissiong — a former PLP MP — is set to stand in Constituency #17 Pembroke Central. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the PLP have won the seat in all the General Elections,... Read more of this article
PainIntoPurpose invites everyone to “express your support for the families of road accident victims and to promote road safety and wellness awareness by wearing Blue” on January 17th. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 17th, 2025, PainIntoPurpose Bermuda, in collaboration with the Kijani Burgess Dream Award Charity #1023, is... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is holding its Apprenticeship Programme Induction Ceremony this morning [Jan 14], and you can tune in and watch live below. The apprentices that were officially welcomed to BELCO’s 2025 cohort include Etreu Addonai, Andre Landy, Jomeko Mallory, Enzi Pitt-Adams, Jalani Richardson, Mikhail... Read more of this article
The 2025 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event will take place from Friday [Jan 17] to Sunday [Jan 19], and the schedule and the route maps — which were extracted from the full event programme – are below. Butterfield Mile Route The official programme [PDF] states, “The In order to eliminate the figure 8 cross-over for the runners participating... Read more of this article
13-year-old struck by vehicle in Devonshire, Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed as Justice, OBA, FDM & Independents on multiple candidates, BELCO transmission upgrade project resumes, BermudaScholarships unveils new website, Sir John Swan: ‘We need a new system’, Raleigh Bermuda’s Venturers Scholarship opens, Age Concern launches mental health... Read more of this article
[Updated] The FDM and independent candidates Karen Hodgkins, Dwight Jackson and Sir John Swan have responded to OBA Leader Jarion Richardson’s statement that “if we split the non-PLP vote amongst the OBA, other parties and independents, we will guarantee the PLP another four years.” Speaking at a press conference today, OBA leader... Read more of this article
BELCO has resumed transmission upgrade work in the west end, with work continuing daily from 7.00am through 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that transmission upgrade works has resumed in the west end of the island. Works resumed with the opening of cable joint holes to facilitate the pulling... Read more of this article
Police are appealing for potential witnesses after a 13-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway regarding an alleged hit and run, involving a car and a teen male student walking in Devonshire Monday morning, 13th January 2025. “Details remain very... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is holding its Apprenticeship Programme Induction Ceremony this morning [Jan 14], and you can tune in and watch live below. The apprentices that were officially welcomed to BELCO’s 2025 cohort include Etreu Addonai, Andre Landy, Jomeko Mallory, Enzi Pitt-Adams, Jalani Richardson, Mikhail... Read more of this article
13-year-old struck by vehicle in Devonshire, Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed as Justice, OBA, FDM & Independents on multiple candidates, BELCO transmission upgrade project resumes, BermudaScholarships unveils new website, Sir John Swan: ‘We need a new system’, Raleigh Bermuda’s Venturers Scholarship opens, Age Concern launches mental health... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay is below Update 5.57pm: An OBA spokesperson said, “At this afternoon’s press conference,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda ball hockey winter league was back into action after a series of rainouts, with a total of 24 goals scored across two exciting matches. BDA Spirits 12 Frontier 3 In the opening game, BDA Spirits delivered a dominant performance, defeating Frontier 12-3. Andrew Bonner and Robbie Bailey led the scoring with impressive hat-tricks, while Jean-Michael... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s RES Series continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with riders once again demonstrating their talent and skill across a range of disciplines. Ava Frias, riding Let’s Play, emerged victorious in the riding horse 15.2HH class. Bendoctro, partnered with Michael Rodrigues, secured second... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced the selection of the Under-17 [U-17] Women’s National Team that will compete in the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers. A spokesperson said, “The talented young squad will strive to represent Bermuda with pride as they embark on their journey towards qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen’s Keith Robinson and Sarah Farrow have been listed among eprivateclient’s 2025 “50 Most Influential” for excellence in private client practice. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen’s Keith Robinson, global head of the firm’s trusts and private wealth practice, and Jersey-based counsel Sarah Farrow have been... Read more of this article
January 13 saw 8,804 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $161,683.60 BD. 8,804 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 5.7% at $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,463.80, down 0.42% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Appleby has appointed King’s Counsel Claire van Overdijk as Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to announce the appointment of King’s Counsel, Claire van Overdijk, as Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda. “Claire has extensive experience in contentious and... Read more of this article
The Queen’s Six will return to Bermuda this April for two charity concerts at St. Theresa’s Cathedral, supporting the Amber’s Wings charity. A spokesperson said, “The internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble, The Queen’s Six, will make a triumphant return to Bermuda this spring for two exclusive charity concerts supporting Amber’s... Read more of this article
Youngsters from the Hamilton Lions Cubs helped raise funds for local charities by assisting in a raffle sale at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire and Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick last weekend. The Lions Cub, which teaches youngsters the joy of volunteering, joined members of the Hamilton Lions Club in selling the tickets, with the proceeds going to... Read more of this article
[Written by Glenn Fubler] Gene Steede – Mr Hospitality – is celebrating his 84th birthday on January 6th. He considers himself blessed, having experienced significant health challenges that had hospitalized him for several months. While Gene emerges, still on the mend, he is now better able to engage in the joys of life. Tapping into the tradition... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the serene waters of Admiralty House. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and check... Read more of this article
St. George’s residents are being invited to suggest locations for Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s first 2025 community cleanup by emailing suggestions before January 6. A spokesperson said, “Calling all St. George’s residents. We’re excited to kick off our first community cleanup of 2025 right in your neighbourhood this January. “Help us... Read more of this article
“People who are planning to go to the public beach at Elbow for Christmas Day are asked to help Keep Bermuda Beautiful by using the trash bins provided,” KBB said today. A spokesperson said, “Over the past decade the Christmas party at Elbow Beach has become a family-friendly tradition for many. It is reasonable to expected that on Christmas... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] urges residents to remain vigilant against fraudsters posing as bank representatives, requesting login credentials to steal funds. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting local businesses as well as members of the public, where... Read more of this article
A 47-year-old man was arrested at the airport for suspected drug importation, with the police noting that “this seizure is significant and carries an estimated street value of approximately $700,000.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday 3rd January 2025, a 47-year-old Bermudian male was detained at L.F Wade... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is “urging residents to prioritise their safety, if intending to meet up with any unknown individual, to buy or sell items advertised online.” A police spokesperson said, “Three reports have been received between the 24th and 26th December 2024, where an unknown individual stole an item offered for sale... Read more of this article
BELCO has resumed transmission upgrade work in the west end, with work continuing daily from 7.00am through 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that transmission upgrade works has resumed in the west end of the island. Works resumed with the opening of cable joint holes to facilitate the pulling and jointing... Read more of this article
BermudaScholarships.com unveils its upgraded website, which “delivers a modern, user-friendly, and seamless experience for students, award providers, and employers.” A spokesperson said, “After 12 years of successfully connecting Bermuda’s students with scholarship opportunities, BermudaScholarships.com is excited to announce the launch of its newly... Read more of this article
The Department of Education said they have been “notified by its student information system provider, PowerSchool, of a recent cybersecurity incident affecting their clients.” A Government spokesperson said, “PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based K-12 education software based in North America, providing these services in over 90 countries and... Read more of this article
Police are appealing for potential witnesses after a 13-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway regarding an alleged hit and run, involving a car and a teen male student walking in Devonshire Monday morning, 13th January 2025. “Details remain very... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed the sad news that an 18-year-old female has died following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the 18-year-old female motorcycle rider injured in a serious road traffic collision on Friday, January 10, 2025, has sadly, succumbed to her injuries. “The incident occurred... Read more of this article
A woman has been transported to hospital after a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm Friday, 10th January 2025, a reported serious collision occurred in Paget. “Details remain limited at this time. However, apparently a motorcycle and at least one other vehicle was involved, on Middle Road, near the junction with... Read more of this article
