Category: News
Photos & Video: Mom Bermuda Host Motorcade
[Updated with photos & video] A motorcade will take place today [August 16] for the sixth consecutive year to honour those who have lost their lives to violence in the community. The event is organised by Mom Bermuda — a group of women directly affected by violence and “dedicated to bringing peace within the community.” The procession will... Read more of this article
MP Robin Tucker On Medical Tourism Plans
“While local investment and innovation in healthcare are crucial, the timing and focus of the Government’s recent signing of a MOU for the development of a new medical tourism facility raises concern especially in view of the current realities at the hospital and broader issues across our healthcare sector,” Shadow Health Minister Robin... Read more of this article
Two Vehicle Collision In Warwick
A collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred on Middle Road, Warwick this morning [August 16]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car on Middle Road near the junction with Camp Hill,... Read more of this article
Video: August 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police appeal to public regarding murder case, BMA issues Prohibition Order against Martin Pitoňák, Tropical Storm Erin strengthens into hurricane, BermudAir expands New York service and 175 lobster diver licences available in 2025/26 are some of the stories in this morning’s [August 16] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes... Read more of this article
ICO Decision On Bermuda Police Service
Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 14/2025 regarding the Bermuda Police Service. A spokesperson said, “On 8 August 2025, the Deputy Information Commissioner LaKai Dill issued Decision 14/2025, Bermuda Police Service, which reviewed the BPS’s refusal to disclose records related to prior PATI requests that requested information related... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Erin Strengthens Into Hurricane
The Government is advising that Tropical Storm Erin has now strengthened into a hurricane, and the Ministry will continue to monitor updates from the BWS as the system progresses. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advises that as of 12:00pm today, the Bermuda Weather Service has reported that Erin has strengthened... Read more of this article
Police Appeal To Public Regarding Murder Case
The police are appealing to the public to stop sharing altered images relating to the murders of Natrae Eversley and Nakai Robinson saying that “AI-generated imagery is not a true or accurate representation of the suspects, their clothing, or the motorcycle used in the commission of this crime.” A police spokesperson said, “As part... Read more of this article
Video: Boat Fire In Pembroke
A boat in Pembroke caught fire, with the fire reportedly caused by a lightning strike. A statement from the Bermuda Maritime Operation Centers which appears to correlate with this incident, said, “Landline call from Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch regarding a reported boat fire following a lightning strike. Reporting source indicates... Read more of this article
BermudAir Expands New York Service
BermudAir is “enhancing its East Coast presence this winter with the launch of new direct flights from Bermuda to Newark Liberty International [EWR] and LaGuardia [LGA] airports, beginning the week of October 26, 2025.” A spokesperson said, “Building on the airline’s established presence in the New York metropolitan area, these additions... Read more of this article
Video: August 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Government on MOU for a medical facility, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva updates on housing developments, BELCO honours former CEO Garry Madeiros, the City of Hamilton congratulates Town Crier Ed Christopher on awards, Dr Carika Weldon being selected for the prestigious International Women’s Forum initiative,... Read more of this article
BELCO Honours Former CEO Garry Madeiros
BELCO has renamed their administration building as the Garry A. Madeiros Building in honour of its former President and CEO, who led the company from 1994 to 2007. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the dedication of the Administration Building as the Garry A. Madeiros Building, honoring the transformational... Read more of this article
BMA Issues Prohibition Order Against Pitoňák
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has issued a prohibition order against Slovakian citizen Martin Pitoňák. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority], exercising its powers pursuant to the provisions of section 67E of the Investment Funds Act 2006 [IFA] has issued a prohibition order against Mr Martin Pitoňák a citizen... Read more of this article
