The Bermuda Airport Authority presented Aviation Bursary Awards to Elias Reece, Ishmeal Naylor and Remy Donawa in recognition of their pursuit of careers in the aviation industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Aviation Bursary Awards, recognising three Bermudians whose studies... Read more of this article
CG Insurance has concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, providing students from six jurisdictions, including Bermuda, with professional experience. A spokesperson said, “Coralisle Group [CG] has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, welcoming students from across six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The... Read more of this article
[Updating] Bermuda’s athletes are competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games in Santo Domingo. Bermuda is represented by athletes in athletics, cycling and swimming at the Commonwealth Games, which run from July 23 to August 2 in Scotland. The CAC Games will be held from July 24 to August... Read more of this article
This past weekend saw the Bacchanal Run event, raft up at Mangrove Bay, Jessica Lewis win a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, Jack Harvey and Tyler Smith win CAC medals in the Dominican Republic and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Two Teen Visitors Hurt In Crash... Read more of this article
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, with revelers filling the streets with color, energy and fun. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource... Read more of this article
Two 16-year-old male visitors, who were not wearing helmets, were injured in a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a livery cycle in Southampton early this morning [Aug 2]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, police received a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving... Read more of this article
News that the island celebrated Cup Match, Jack Harvey and Tyler Smith won CAC medals, Jessica Lewis won a Commonwealth Games medal, and Fortitude Re donated $50,000 to the Bermuda Education Network to support student literacy programs were among the positive news stories from the past week. Additional good news included Longtails Rowing Club claiming... Read more of this article
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included Bermuda’s world famous pink sand, a beautiful beach, a clear... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] urged the public to celebrate responsibly and safely as several major events are set to take place over the remainder of the weekend. A police spokesperson said, “With several large events including Bacchanal Run, the Wayne Wonder Concert and Non-mariners expected to attract significant attendance over the remainder... Read more of this article
[Updated] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, racing to a third place finish in the 400m to claim a historic medal for Bermuda. She finished the race in third place with a time of 59.31 seconds to claim bronze, while Scotland’s Melanie Woods won gold with a time of 56.43 seconds and Noemi... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] Every government says the same thing about work permits, namely ”Bermudians first.” That is the right principle, but principles without competence are just slogans. Right now Bermuda’s work permit policy is failing on three counts. It is too slow, too opaque, and it is not delivering... Read more of this article
The second day of the 2026 Cup Match Classic took place on Friday [July 31], with people gathering at Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] to celebrate the festivities, with many of them dressed to impress. You can view all our Cup Match coverage by clicking here, and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match, please visit our dedicated website:... Read more of this article
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, with revelers filling the streets with color, energy and fun. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource... Read more of this article
During July, Bernews posted more than 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included Cup Match decorations, Cup Match preparations at Somerset Cricket Club, footage of Modular Homes in storage, Rattlesnake Search Team in Southampton, Ministers being... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Football Association announced that Robin Hood has withdrawn from the Premier Division, with Young Men’s Social Club remaining in the top flight. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association officially advises that on July 15, Robin Hood Football Club informed us that it would be unable to fulfill its obligations as... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Powerboat Association will present the 2026 Round the Island Race on Sunday [Aug 9]. The day’s racing is scheduled to begin with the junior race at 10am, followed by the main race at 2pm. Powerboat crews will take to Bermuda’s waters for the event, with a range of boats expected to compete in the junior and main races. Organisers have... Read more of this article
Nicholas Narraway finished fifteenth in Stage Three of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe to move to 24th in the general classification. Narraway completed the 149.4-kilometre stage from Le Gosier to Capesterre-Belle-Eau in 3hr 28min 57sec, one day after crashing during Stage Two. Fellow Bermudian Kaden Hopkins finished 73rd in 3:33:59... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Airport Authority presented Aviation Bursary Awards to Elias Reece, Ishmeal Naylor and Remy Donawa in recognition of their pursuit of careers in the aviation industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Aviation Bursary Awards, recognising three Bermudians whose studies... Read more of this article
CG Insurance has concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, providing students from six jurisdictions, including Bermuda, with professional experience. A spokesperson said, “Coralisle Group [CG] has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, welcoming students from across six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Bermuda is inviting law students, recent graduates, and anyone interested in pursuing a career in law to attend a student reception and open house on Tuesday 18 August 2026. A spokesperson said, “Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Carey Olsen team, learn more about the firm’s culture and career opportunities, and... Read more of this article
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. For extensive coverage... Read more of this article
[Updated with video] The Bacchanal Run was held this weekend, with revelers filling the streets with color, energy and fun. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource... Read more of this article
Zh’Ky Johnson Tuzo, Ava-Joy Moreno, Skye Minors, Vidya Cannonier Watson, Penelope Barker, Soleil Richardson and Aura Doran all earned scholarships from the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda [NDFB] celebrated the island’s brightest dance talent at its 2026 Awards Presentation,... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment says that, “following extensive investigations, no evidence has been found to indicate the presence of a rattlesnake in the reported search area.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that, following extensive investigations, no evidence has... Read more of this article
The Department of Parks is “reminding residents and visitors to help preserve the Island’s parks and beaches throughout the busy Cup Match holiday period.” A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares to observe Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day, the Department of Parks is reminding residents and visitors to help preserve... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Greenrock are “calling on all Bermudians to join a peaceful public demonstration on Tuesday, July 28, at 12:00 noon to protest the Regulatory Authority’s approval of increased monthly facilities charges that triple the cost for residential solar customers.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] urged the public to celebrate responsibly and safely as several major events are set to take place over the remainder of the weekend. A police spokesperson said, “With several large events including Bacchanal Run, the Wayne Wonder Concert and Non-mariners expected to attract significant attendance over the remainder... Read more of this article
Police arrested a 17-year-old male after he failed to follow officers instructions to stop, “resulting in a pursuit which ended on Horseshoe Road, near its junction with Horseshoe Close, Sandys, after the subject and a police motorcycle were involved in a collision.” A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday,... Read more of this article
[Updated] The Director of Public Prosecutions will “enter a nolle prosequi today in the criminal trial of Devon Hewey, who had been charged for the 2011 murder of Randy Robinson,” which “formally brings criminal proceedings to an end” as it “was not in the public interest for the prosecution to continue.” This was announced... Read more of this article
Banyan Risk launched a new Digital Assets & Emerging Risks product in Bermuda, backed by underwriting capacity from QBE Lloyd’s Syndicate 1886 and other Lloyd’s support. A spokesperson said, “Banyan Risk Ltd [‘Banyan Risk’], the specialty Managing General Agent [MGA], has today launched a new Digital Assets & Emerging Risks product in Bermuda, with underwriting... Read more of this article
BELCO is advising that a fraudulent email is being distributed to members of the public. BELCO’s Director of Communications & Corp. Strategy Krista Barnes said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has advised that a fraudulent email is being distributed and should be deleted. “The e-mail, supposedly sent from BELCO’s Customer Service Team, asks... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features cartoon-style young cricket players representing Somerset and St. George’s ahead of Cup Match. 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... Read more of this article
Two 16-year-old male visitors, who were not wearing helmets, were injured in a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a livery cycle in Southampton early this morning [Aug 2]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, police received a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving... Read more of this article
The police have confirmed the death of 45-year-old Michael DeSilva. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm Bermuda’s tenth road fatality of 2026, 45-year-old Michael DeSilva. The BPS extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The two vehicles involved, a car driven by a 37-year-old... Read more of this article
[Opinion column written by OBA's Maurice Foley] A 71-year-old woman was recently struck by a 15-year-old riding an e-bike while walking on a pedestrian crossing in Hamilton. Thankfully, her injuries were not life-threatening. But this accident isn’t just another headline we read and move on from. It’s something that should make us pause and think... Read more of this article
