The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC], in partnership with treatment agencies across Bermuda, will celebrate National Recovery Month this September 2026. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC], under the auspices of the Ministry for National Security, in conjunction with treatment agencies across... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new purpose-built showroom, with construction expected to take approximately 14 months. The expanded facility will also support the continued growth of Auto Solutions, as once the new showroom is complete, the company anticipates expanding its team to “support the enhanced facility and customer... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service said speeding remained the most common offence ticketed over the weekend, with a minibus driver clocked at 81 km/h and a food delivery rider at 99 km/h. In providing an update via social media, the police said, “Some of the top speeds this weekend – Minibus driver ticketed at 81 km/h. Food delivery rider ticketed... Read more of this article
[Written by Patrick Bean] Blended is a purposeful social enterprise founded by Jasmine Zuill that pairs no sugar added, dairy-free bowls and juices that offer nourishing, fruit-filled fun for the palate along with meaningful employment and workplace training for young people with intellectual disabilities. Launched just before this summer as a pop-up... Read more of this article
News that Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was named among Historic Hotels Worldwide’s 2026 Top 25 World Heritage Experiences, six Bermudian athletes received $23,500 in performance incentives for their medal-winning performances, and Allshores’ summer internship programme provided hands-on experience to 30 students, including 18 in Bermuda, were... Read more of this article
Spectators gathered at Lord’s in St David’s on Saturday [August 29] for the Eastern County Cup, with attendees dressing to impress as they enjoyed one of the summer’s popular sporting and social occasions. On the field, the match between St David’s and Bailey’s Bay ended in a draw, allowing holders Bay to retain the cup. Bailey’s Bay scored... Read more of this article
Nina London hosted her ‘Radiant Flower Fashion Show and Farewell Party’, with the 61-year-old saying the “message is simple: ‘Every woman is a Radiant Flower. You can blossom again at any age, and it is always your time to shine.” A spokesperson said, “It is never too late to bloom again! At 61, Nina London, a cancer... Read more of this article
“Government should publish a five-year infrastructure and maintenance plan for the National Sports Centre, updated every year,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Education & Sport Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “The investment now being made at the National Sports Centre is necessary, and I welcome it. My concern is not... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s international football matches scheduled for October will be played in Barbados while the National Sports Centre carries out ‘scheduled, planned maintenance.’ The Bermuda Football Association announced the relocation while outlining plans for the upcoming domestic season. The BFA said, “In an unfortunate twist, the scheduled... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions announced the groundbreaking of a brand-new showroom, saying the ”purpose-built showroom is expected to take approximately 14 months to complete and will create a modern, technology-driven environment designed to enhance the vehicle-buying experience.” “This is an important milestone for Auto Solutions and reflects our... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminded the public, as well as operators and staff of liquor-licenced premises, of “their responsibilities regarding alcohol and minors.” A police spokesperson said, “This advisory follows recent reports received by the BPS involving alcohol consumption by minors at a liquor-licenced establishment.... Read more of this article
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is contacting families affected by technical issues with the new online After-School Programme registration system. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, through the Office of Youth Affairs, is contacting parents and guardians who registered... Read more of this article
Multiple road closures and temporary traffic changes will be in effect in St. George’s from Tuesday, September 1 through Sunday, September 27, to accommodate work on the Swing Bridge pre-construction. A Government spokesperosn said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public that work on the Swing Bridge pre-construction... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new purpose-built showroom, with construction expected to take approximately 14 months. The expanded facility will also support the continued growth of Auto Solutions, as once the new showroom is complete, the company anticipates expanding its team to “support the enhanced facility and customer... Read more of this article
News that Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was named among Historic Hotels Worldwide’s 2026 Top 25 World Heritage Experiences, six Bermudian athletes received $23,500 in performance incentives for their medal-winning performances, and Allshores’ summer internship programme provided hands-on experience to 30 students, including 18 in Bermuda, were... Read more of this article
The English-Speaking Union has released a video featuring Bermuda representative Jordan Williams delivering his speech during the 2026 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final. Williams was one of six finalists selected from a competition involving representatives from 45 countries and regions. The final was held at the Royal Institution... Read more of this article
Eleven-year-old Bermudian kart racer Tanner Correia won the IAME Mini Swift final during Round 7 of the Trackhouse Motorplex Karting Challenge in Mooresville, North Carolina. Correia topped the morning practice session with a fastest lap of 53.102 seconds before placing seventh among the 24 drivers who recorded times in qualifying. Starting the nine-lap... Read more of this article
Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Campbell Patton completed two more races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, with Kempe sitting 53rd overall and Patton 115th after 11 races. Kempe recorded finishes of 27th and 17th in the two Silver Fleet races. He has 137 net points after 11 races and sits sixth among the... Read more of this article
Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe scored as Ipswich Wanderers defeated Mildenhall Town 6-1 away in the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division this weekend. Lambe found the net in the 41st minute to give Ipswich a 3-1 lead at half-time. Kye Webb and Kai Fletcher scored the visitors’ opening two goals, while Fletcher added his second after the interval... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new purpose-built showroom, with construction expected to take approximately 14 months. The expanded facility will also support the continued growth of Auto Solutions, as once the new showroom is complete, the company anticipates expanding its team to “support the enhanced facility and customer... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC] has proposed leasing adjoining land to provide 84 additional car parking spaces as part of its appeal relating to the Bermudiana Beach Residences in Warwick. The planning application sought permission to change the use of the buildings from tourism accommodation to residential units The Department of Planning decision... Read more of this article
[Written by Patrick Bean] Blended is a purposeful social enterprise founded by Jasmine Zuill that pairs no sugar added, dairy-free bowls and juices that offer nourishing, fruit-filled fun for the palate along with meaningful employment and workplace training for young people with intellectual disabilities. Launched just before this summer as a pop-up... Read more of this article
Spectators gathered at Lord’s in St David’s on Saturday [August 29] for the Eastern County Cup, with attendees dressing to impress as they enjoyed one of the summer’s popular sporting and social occasions. On the field, the match between St David’s and Bailey’s Bay ended in a draw, allowing holders Bay to retain the cup. Bailey’s Bay scored... Read more of this article
Nina London hosted her ‘Radiant Flower Fashion Show and Farewell Party’, with the 61-year-old saying the “message is simple: ‘Every woman is a Radiant Flower. You can blossom again at any age, and it is always your time to shine.” A spokesperson said, “It is never too late to bloom again! At 61, Nina London, a cancer... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture announced the completion of the latest phase of the Art in Public Buildings Programme, with a new collection of works by Bermudian artists now on display throughout Government buildings. A Government spokesperson said, “The artwork has been installed at the Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building, Government Administration Building,... Read more of this article
Local officials have confirmed that a manatee was found dead, and said that initial findings confirmed the male manatee was “severely emaciated” and while it “remains unclear how the animal travelled approximately 1,000 miles beyond its normal range, the open-ocean journey, combined with limited access locally to its primary food source... Read more of this article
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has identified 122 boats and pieces of wreckage for potential removal following a three-day survey of the island’s east and west coastlines. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] has completed a comprehensive survey of bays and coastlines on the east and west sides of the island, identifying 122 boats and... Read more of this article
The feral chickens commonly seen across Bermuda have become the focus of a scientific study comparing their gut bacteria and immune responses with those of commercially raised chickens. The research — published in the journal Poultry Science — compared 21 feral chickens collected around St George’s Island with 12 Cobb 500 broiler chickens raised... Read more of this article
David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service, the police have confirmed. Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, “Following a Special Case Hearing held earlier today, Inspector 2042 David Bhagwan has been dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service. “As there is an ongoing court prosecution connected with this matter,... Read more of this article
Police are renewing their appeal for information one year after two young men were fatally shot on Court Street in August, 2025. A police spokesperson said, “12th August 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the double murder on Court Street, City of Hamilton, where two young men were fatally shot, around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, 12th August 2025. “Detectives... Read more of this article
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a soft, colorful plush letters spelling out “Bermuda” sitting on a sunny beach with a clear blue ocean in the background. 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... Read more of this article
INTX Insurance Software announced the “continued expansion of the INTX [Re]Insurance Operating System within Xitus Re Ltd., the Bermuda-based P&C runoff reinsurer, as Xitus expands across increasingly complex portfolios, transaction structures and jurisdictions.” A spokesperson said, “At the center of Xitus’ assumed reinsurance operations is INTX... Read more of this article
The police are “warning members of the public to remain vigilant against recent scam attempts involving compromised WhatsApp accounts and the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence [AI], including deep fake technology, to impersonate trusted individuals and defraud victims.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning members... Read more of this article
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a rental minicar on Blue Hole Hill, while another motorcyclist was hurt in a separate collision involving a taxi in Smith’s parish. A police spokesperson said, “The 61-year-old local male motorcyclist hurt in a collision with a rental mini-car along Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton parish around 5:15pm... Read more of this article
Police have confirmed that the death of a 62-year-old male motorcyclist following a collision in Southampton has been reclassified as a medical incident. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm that the death of a male motorcyclist – understood to be a 62-year-old Pembroke man – following a reported single... Read more of this article
Severe thunderstorms caused temporary ground stops at L.F. Wade International Airport over the weekend, disrupting ground handling operations and resulting in delays to multiple flights including ones operated by British Airways, Air Canada, JetBlue, United and American Airlines. In response to queries from Bernews, a Skyport spokesperson said, “Ground... Read more of this article
