Support Public Schools, Bermuda has inspired supporters to purchase more than $17,300 worth of new school supplies to benefit Bermuda’s public schools this term. A spokesperson said, “In addition, several thousand dollars’ worth of good quality second-hand office supplies have been donated by companies to help support teachers and administrators.... Read more of this article
Officials are monitoring conditions at Shelly Bay after a number of dead fish were found on the beach, and said that while they do not yet have a final cause, the fish do not have sores or marks so disease is not suspected, and low oxygen levels in the water are among the possible factors. DENR Investigating Dead Fish At Shelly Bay In response to... Read more of this article
Hudson Ferris has been named the inaugural recipient of the Deloitte Bermuda John Johnston ‘Leadership with Integrity’ Scholarship, which provides Bermudian students with up to $30,000 over a maximum of three years. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of his recent retirement and lasting contributions to the firm and community, Deloitte... Read more of this article
Twenty-seven young people have earned the Gold Award, the highest level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Monday 8 June 2026, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda gathered at Government House to honour 27 young people who have achieved the Gold Award, the highest level... Read more of this article
A 22-year-old man was arrested after being found driving without a licence and having an outstanding warrant, while in a separate matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon in public. Unlicensed Driver With Outstanding Warrant A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th June... Read more of this article
Minister Diallo Rabain has granted planning permission for nine prototype capsule units for emergency housing in the west end, with the permission granted for a limited period of four years. The letter from the Minister said, “I have carefully considered the record of appeal, and I have decided to uphold the appeal and grant planning permission... Read more of this article
Sydney Rego and Catrina Furtado have been selected for an international academic and cultural initiative designed to strengthen ties between the Azores and its global diaspora. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA], in partnership with the Azorean Diaspora Council, are pleased to announce the selection of Sydney... Read more of this article
A petition has been launched calling on the Government of Bermuda to hold a referendum on whether the island should apply for full membership in CARICOM. The petition, which is shown as being started by Daniel Marshall 20 hours ago, states, “We, the registered voters of Bermuda, call upon the Government of Bermuda to hold a clear yes-or-no referendum... Read more of this article
A new electric paddleboard rental venture is preparing to launch in Bermuda after months of testing in Mangrove Bay. Sea Venture Electric Watercrafts is the brainchild of Bermudian entrepreneur Patrick Fishel, who divides his time between Bermuda and San Diego. The operation will offer electric paddleboards designed to assist riders with onboard motor... Read more of this article
[Updating] A school has lifted a lockdown that was instituted after reports of suspected gunshots in the vicinity, and the police have searched the area and said that “nothing was found to substantiate those concerns.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education advises that Victor Scott School has activated its lockdown procedures... Read more of this article
More than 1,000 individual plastic items collected from Bermuda’s shores have been transformed into “Whaleen,” a life-size whale sculpture promoting awareness of marine pollution. A spokesperson said, “To mark World Ocean Day on 8th June, a striking sculpture created almost entirely from reclaimed marine debris is capturing attention as... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is celebrating the continued success of its partnership with CedarBridge Academy, a collaboration that is shaping the next generation of Bermuda’s culinary and hospitality professionals through the Hamilton Princess x CedarBridge Academy Junior Culinary Arts Program. Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Postmaster General Samuel Brangman Jr. has been re-appointed as the Secretary General of the Caribbean Postal Union and he also received a Leadership Award honouring his “contribution to the growth and unity of the Caribbean Postal Union.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital... Read more of this article
Two years after the fatal shooting of Diante Trimm, police have renewed their appeal for information. A police spokesperson said, “7th June 2026 marks the 2nd year since Diante Trimm was fatally shot. “As part of the ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service is making a renewed appeal for information. “Members of the public... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced updates to its laboratory testing policy, saying that the “changes are designed to improve coordination of laboratory services across the island, reduce unnecessary expenses and support the long-term sustainability of Bermuda’s healthcare system.” A spokesperson said, “Effective 3 August... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s women’s national football team defeated Belize in two matches, with interim coach Karl Roberts praising the team’s performance after they secured the back-to-back victories. In the first match, Bermuda defeated Belize 4-0, with Keunna Dill scoring twice and Kenni Thompson and Evans Welch each adding a goal. In the second match, Dill... Read more of this article
Bermudian singer and actor Nicholas Christopher attended the Tony Awards in New York this weekend after earning a major nomination for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.’ He was nominated for the highly prestigious award alongside Luke Evans for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Sam Tutty for Two Strangers... Read more of this article
A total of 63 paddlers and 27 vessels took part in today’s [June 7] Kayak For Kids Event, with participants completing long distance, intermediate and relay routes, helping to raise money to support the important work done by the Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] charity. The long distance route covered 17 miles and included seven paddlers,... Read more of this article
The first four yachts have crossed the finish line in the 2026 Annapolis to Bermuda Race, with Time Machine leading the fleet into Bermuda after completing the 753-nautical-mile passage in an estimated elapsed time of 3 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes and 44 seconds. Provisional tracker results showed Time Machine finishing at 10:19 a.m. today [June 9],... Read more of this article
Six junior rowers from Longtails Rowing Club will travel to Florida next month to compete in the Halifax Summer Regatta at Daytona Beach, Florida. Founded by teenager Zoe Oduntan in August last year, the club is an independent initiative that works alongside the Bermuda Rowing Association. Representing Longtails will be Oduntan, 13, Alasdair Penz, 17,... Read more of this article
Danté Leverock said he is honoured to have joined the Bermuda national football team coaching staff. Leverock, a former Bermuda captain, travelled with the team for their international friendly match against Cape Verde at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, at the weekend. Bermuda were defeated 3-0 by Cape... Read more of this article
Hudson Ferris has been named the inaugural recipient of the Deloitte Bermuda John Johnston ‘Leadership with Integrity’ Scholarship, which provides Bermudian students with up to $30,000 over a maximum of three years. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of his recent retirement and lasting contributions to the firm and community, Deloitte... Read more of this article
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] has secured registration approval to operate an IFSCA Insurance Office in India’s Gujarat International Finance Tec-City [GIFT City]. A spokesperson said, “International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI or the Company] today announced that it has secured registration approval from the International... Read more of this article
Miller, the leading independent specialist [re]insurance broker, announced the appointment of Peter Stubbings as Chairman of Miller Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “With over four decades of reinsurance industry experience, Peter brings deep expertise across multiple lines of business and a wealth of client relationships across London, Bermuda,... Read more of this article
WAVES is set to return to Admiralty House Park on June 13th, featuring international soca star Machel Montano. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for one of Bermuda’s most unique summer events as WAVES returns to Admiralty House Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026. WAVES is Bermuda’s premier Soca in the Water experience, bringing together... Read more of this article
People are invited to raise a glass to Bermuda’s most iconic cocktail as Storm Lounge arrives on Front Street for a one-day luxury pop-up experience in celebration of National Dark ’n Stormy Day today [June 9]. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by Bananas Reserve, the exclusive waterfront activation will transform the area in front of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
A Father’s Day gospel concert and revival featuring local artists will be held on June 21st. A spokesperson said, “The public is invited to attend The Bermuda Father’s Day Gospel Concert and Revival, an exciting evening of inspirational music, worship, and fellowship taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.... Read more of this article
Officials are monitoring conditions at Shelly Bay after a number of dead fish were found on the beach, and said that while they do not yet have a final cause, the fish do not have sores or marks so disease is not suspected, and low oxygen levels in the water are among the possible factors. DENR Investigating Dead Fish At Shelly Bay In response to... Read more of this article
More than 1,000 individual plastic items collected from Bermuda’s shores have been transformed into “Whaleen,” a life-size whale sculpture promoting awareness of marine pollution. A spokesperson said, “To mark World Ocean Day on 8th June, a striking sculpture created almost entirely from reclaimed marine debris is capturing attention as... Read more of this article
LOM Financial announced the winners of its World Oceans Day Student Art Competition, celebrating the creativity of Bermuda’s young artists while highlighting the importance of ocean conservation. A spokesperson said, “The competition, held in partnership with the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, invited students across Bermuda to create... Read more of this article
A 22-year-old man was arrested after being found driving without a licence and having an outstanding warrant, while in a separate matter, a 28-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving and carrying an offensive weapon in public. Unlicensed Driver With Outstanding Warrant A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, 7th June... Read more of this article
Two years after the fatal shooting of Diante Trimm, police have renewed their appeal for information. A police spokesperson said, “7th June 2026 marks the 2nd year since Diante Trimm was fatally shot. “As part of the ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service is making a renewed appeal for information. “Members of the public... Read more of this article
A 24-year-old man was taken into custody following a traffic stop in which police said he was riding a motorcycle with expired licence and insurance, appeared impaired, and a “subsequent search led to the recovery of a knife which he had in his possession.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, Police... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Health, supported by the Bermuda College and Orygen [Australia], has launched #ChatSafe Bermuda, and partnered with Simply Bloom, to “equip young people, families, and educators with tools for safer and healthier digital engagement.” A Government spokesperson said, “Originally developed by Orygen, Australia’s leading organisation for... Read more of this article
[Updating] A power outage has affected people across the island this afternoon [June 5] and BELCO crews are working to restore power. The company said, “We are aware of an outage affecting customers across the island. Our crew is aware and is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, as weather conditions allow. “Please exercise extreme caution... Read more of this article
The “public CCTV network was operational” during the shooting at Southampton Rangers and the footage has “assisted with the investigation, resulting in arrests,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks said, “Firstly, I want to address something directly. There’s been incorrect reporting about the firearms... Read more of this article
[Updated] A single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle has occurred on Barker’s Hill in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Barker’s Hill Devonshire. “Details are limited, however, it is understood the male motorcycle rider lost... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 23-year-old Dylan Taylor. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on South Road at the junction with Knapton Hill, Smith’s, shortly before 6:00pm on Monday, June 1, 2026, as 23-year-old... Read more of this article
[Updated] Traffic diversions are in place due to a collision in Southampton this evening. At just before 11pm this evening [June 3] police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving an overturned motorcar on Middle Road just east of the junction with Camp Hill Road, Southampton. “The roadway is currently... Read more of this article
