The public is invited to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and Digital Exhibit at Washington Mall and vote for the 2026 “People’s Choice” award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, invites the public to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and... Read more of this article
The Bermuda national cricket team enjoyed a convincing ten-wicket win over Belize in a rain-affected match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 22]. Bermuda finally got their campaign under way after their opening match against the Bahamas was abandoned because of rain yesterday,... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [June 22] to provide a briefing on bank financing for affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference the Minister said, “I am incredibly... Read more of this article
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister, saying that he will remain in the post until a leadership contest is complete. “Mr. Starmer said that he would remain as prime minister until a new party leader is selected, by September, rather than fight to remain in the job he won almost two years ago. His decision means... Read more of this article
[Updating] Rain has delayed the start of Bermuda’s match against Belize in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [June 22]. Bermuda’s opening game of the competition against the Bahamas was abandoned without a ball being bowled yesterday because of rain. The earlier encounter... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Newport Bermuda Race get underway, the BUEI Oceans Open House, Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo host an Open House, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: BPS Renew Appeal: Murder Of Fiqre Crockwell BHB Appoints... Read more of this article
The 635 nautical mile Newport Bermuda Race was completed at exceptional speed by Black Jack 100, which arrived first in Bermuda in 1 day, 11 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds. A spokesperson said, “Line Honors are secured! After an incredible offshore sprint, Black Jack 100 crossed the finish line off St. David’s in 1 day, 11 hours, 26 minutes,... Read more of this article
Bermudian athlete Yushae Desilva Andrade made an outstanding showing at the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger held in Alabama, winning the gold medal in the BC1 women’s division. In the Women’s BC1 Pool A competition, Andrade recorded a 4-4 tie against Sohyeon Park of South Korea and also defeated Yi-Ting Tsai of Chinese Taipei to... Read more of this article
News that Khano Smith, Clyde Best, and Glenn Jones attended a screening celebrating Clyde Best’s trailblazing career; that the DCI King’s Visit Team earned the Public Service Excellence Award for exceptional event delivery; and that 51 student-athletes were honoured at the Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards ceremony were among the positive news stories... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has renewed its appeal for information into the 2016 murder of Fiqre Crockwell, urging members of the public to come forward as the investigation remains active ten years on. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the murder of Fiqre... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo held an Open House today [June 20], celebrating BAMZ’s 100th anniversary and the BZS’s 50 years of supporting the institution. A spokesperson previously said, “The Open House is part of the broader Aquarium 100 Campaign, a public-private initiative to build on the legacy of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the appointment of Craig Bridgewater as the organisation’s interim chief financial officer, saying that he ”will oversee all fiscal responsibilities of BHB and support the continued stability of the organisation’s financial operations.” Acting CEO Judy Richardson said, “We are pleased to welcome... Read more of this article
[Updated] Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva is holding a press conference this afternoon [June 22] to provide a briefing on bank financing for affordable housing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Speaking at today’s press conference the Minister said, “I am incredibly... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
Adam Hall recorded three extra-base hits and drove in three runs as the Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 11-8 at Blue Cross Park. The Bermudian baseball player helped lead the Winnipeg offense by finishing with two doubles and a triple. His first major contribution came in the bottom of the second inning, when he hit a two-run double... Read more of this article
Additional boats have crossed the finish line of the 2026 Newport Bermuda Yacht race, and dozens more are expected to finish this week. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Harbour began to fill in Monday as the largest and fastest boats of the fleet finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Sunday afternoon and evening saw the arrival of Space Monkey,... Read more of this article
Gianluca Bortoli and Lynsey Palmer were crowned 2026 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon champions after leading the men’s and women’s fields through the streets of Hamilton. The full 2026 Liberty Mutual National Sprint Triathlon results follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Photos: Catlin National Triathlon Cycle Segment Photo Set #2:... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Cricket Board advised that the schedule for this week’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier has been updated. A spokesperson said, “As part of the revised schedule, the matches originally scheduled for Sunday, 21 June have now been moved to Saturday, 27 June. The revised fixtures are: Match 1: Bahamas vs Belize Match... Read more of this article
AM Best revised its outlook on Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited and its subsidiaries, including Bermuda-based Cedar Hamilton Limited, to positive from stable. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of... Read more of this article
AM Best affirmed the ratings of Convex Group’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries, citing the group’s very strong balance sheet, improving underwriting performance and stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” [Excellent]... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the appointment of Craig Bridgewater as the organisation’s interim chief financial officer, saying that he ”will oversee all fiscal responsibilities of BHB and support the continued stability of the organisation’s financial operations.” Acting CEO Judy Richardson said, “We are pleased to welcome... Read more of this article
The public is invited to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and Digital Exhibit at Washington Mall and vote for the 2026 “People’s Choice” award. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, invites the public to visit the Mirrors 10th Annual Student Art and... Read more of this article
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will host the opening reception for Bermudian artist Michele Smith’s solo exhibition, Bermuda Through My Palette, on Friday, July 3, with an artist talk scheduled for July 7. A spokesperson said, “Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invites the public to the opening reception of Bermuda Through My Palette, a new... Read more of this article
Ocean conservation supporters are invited to an intimate under-the-stars screening of the documentary If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea at The Loren Disk, with proceeds benefiting Andrew Stevenson’s humpback whale research. A spokesperson said, “Experience an intimate evening under the stars with a special screening of... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] welcomed families and community members to its annual Oceans Open House on June 20, celebrating World Oceans Month with a day of free ocean-themed activities and educational experiences, along with an artistic display of ocean plastics arts & crafts. Related... Read more of this article
A quick response from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR], prompted by a Customs Officer report, led to the capture of an unusual lizard identified as a northern curly-tailed lizard likely introduced via a shipping container from Florida. A Envirotalk newsletter stated, “DENR received a phone call on April 27th from a Customs... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is inviting the community to dive into an ocean of discovery this Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 3pm as it celebrates World Oceans Month with its annual free Oceans Open House. A spokesperson said, “Dive into a sea of fun at The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] this Saturday,... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has renewed its appeal for information into the 2016 murder of Fiqre Crockwell, urging members of the public to come forward as the investigation remains active ten years on. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the murder of Fiqre... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they “continue to receive reports regarding fraudulent activity targeting members of the public, where individuals posing as representatives of local banks are contacting customers and falsely claiming that fraudulent activity has been detected on their accounts.” A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service arrested a man in St. George’s after he allegedly rode dangerously without a valid driver’s license, had an outstanding warrant, resisted arrest, assaulted officers during transport, and caused a police vehicle to be damaged. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that at approximately... Read more of this article
“The Government has failed to prepare for the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Bermudian jobs,” Opposition Leader Ben Smith has said. He said, “On the House Floor I asked the Honourable Premier whether the Government has completed, commissioned, or scheduled a Bermuda-specific assessment of how artificial intelligence may affect the... Read more of this article
“Bermuda’s boardrooms are facing a widening governance gap between the pace of artificial intelligence [AI] investment and their capacity to oversee it,” according to PwC’s Caribbean Corporate Governance Survey 2026 – Bermuda Edition. A spokesperson said, “The survey, which outlines four board priorities for the future, reveals that while 62% of directors... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] Imagine growing up in Bermuda thirty years ago. When the school bell rang, you went outside. You rode your bike through the neighbourhood, knocked on a friend’s door to see if they could come out, and spent hours navigating friendships, disagreements, and adventures in real time. The people who influenced you were largely... Read more of this article
One person was transported to hospital “with head and facial injuries as well as abrasions about the body” following a collision in Smith’s, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious single vehicle road traffic collision... Read more of this article
One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision occurred in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:30pm on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported road traffic collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near the junction with Coney Island Road. “The collision... Read more of this article
A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred in Sandys shortly after midnight [June 19]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after midnight on Friday, June 19, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Somerset Road, near the junction with Gilbert Lane in Sandys. “Initial... Read more of this article
