A man was arrested for multiple offences, including possession of a knife, possession of suspected controlled drugs, driving while impaired, and riding an unlicensed and uninsured motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, police officers on mobile patrol along Parsons Road, Pembroke, observed a man on a... Read more of this article
Relive some of the highlights of the holiday with 12 videos delivering more than eight hours of comprehensive coverage, showcasing the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, parade highlights, junior races, spectator interviews, ferry arrivals, aerial perspectives, school events and more. You can view all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here and view... Read more of this article
News that the island celebrated Bermuda Day, Jessica Lewis won the 100m in Switzerland, and Christopher Williamson earned the Public Service Excellence Award were among the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the WindReach Walk & Roll event was held, Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher scored a hat trick as FH Hafnarfjörður... Read more of this article
One woman was injured and another woman was arrested following a collision early this morning [May 24] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:35am, Sunday, May 24, 2026, Police as well as Emergency Medical Services [EMS] were dispatched to a reported two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motor car and motorbike on Middle... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture shared the results of this year’s Bermuda Day float competition. A spokesperson said, “This year’s Bermuda Day Parade saw more than 60 entries take to the streets of Hamilton, marking continued participation and enthusiasm for one of the island’s most treasured traditions. This year’s awards are as follows: Awards: Natural... Read more of this article
The Gombey troupes provided the traditional finale to the Bermuda Day Parade, entertaining large crowds along the route in the City of Hamilton. You can view all our coverage of Gombeys here, all of our coverage of Bermuda Day here, and thousands of photos spanning the past 15 years of Bermuda Day here on Bernews’ dedicated network website BDADay.com. For... Read more of this article
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Hamilton for the annual Bermuda Day Parade, which showcased local creativity and tradition under the official Heritage Month theme, “For the Culture.” The procession featured a wide range of participants, including the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band, majorettes, dance groups, and more; and the parade concluded... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis delivered a superb performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland, racing to victory in the 100m race in 15.22 seconds — an all-time best for the Bermudian athlete and less than a fractional split second off the world record time of 15.20. To provide a point of comparison, the gold medal winning time at the last Paralympics... Read more of this article
Police arrested a 21-year-old man after he failed to stop, attempted to abandon his bike and escape, but was stopped by officers, who saw him discard an item that was later found to be a knife. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Police Officers were on mobile patrol when they observed a motorcycle travelling... Read more of this article
[Updated with more photos] Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes and more made their way through the streets of Hamilton as thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day Heritage Parade. You can view over 150 parade images below, we will have an additional photo gallery later on, and you can view all our Bermuda Day coverage... Read more of this article
Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day Heritage Parade which saw Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes and more make their way through the streets of Hamilton. The parade got underway in the afternoon, following the cycling and half-marathon races, which were held earlier in the day. We will have additional photo... Read more of this article
One man has been arrested and another man is being treated for injuries after a ‘disturbance inside the English Market on Front Street’ this afternoon, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22, police responded to a report of a disturbance inside the English Market on Front Street. “Details... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Day parade is getting underway this afternoon [May 22] in Hamilton, with dozens of groups scheduled to take part in the always popular event, and you can tune in and watch live below. The parade order: Bernews live stream of the parade from a separate location which is strictly footage The government media live stream of the parade which... Read more of this article
Relive some of the highlights of the holiday with 12 videos delivering more than eight hours of comprehensive coverage, showcasing the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, parade highlights, junior races, spectator interviews, ferry arrivals, aerial perspectives, school events and more. You can view all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here and view... Read more of this article
The popular international YouTube channel Geography By Geoff, which has more than one million subscribers, has released a video about Bermuda — titled ‘Why 60,000 People Live on a Rock with Zero Resources’ – that has already attracted over one million views in under one week, The video description states, “In the middle... Read more of this article
The Bermuda Day parade is getting underway this afternoon [May 22] in Hamilton, with dozens of groups scheduled to take part in the always popular event, and you can tune in and watch live below. The parade order: Bernews live stream of the parade from a separate location which is strictly footage The government media live stream of the parade which... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s men’s national rugby team were defeated 54-5 by the USA South in the opening match of the Bermuda Triangle Series at the National Sports Centre. USA South led 48-0 at the break. The visiting side added two penalties in the second half before Bermuda scored their only try late in the match. Hadleigh Tucker created the opening for Dzuir... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt praised the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby’s legacy and paid tribute to longtime president Dr. Gina Tucker during remarks at the event. Speaking at the prizegiving on Friday, Premier Burt said, “Welcome to the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby. As we celebrate the 117th running of the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, I understand that participation... Read more of this article
Bermuda rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins came off the bench and converted a late try in Manly’s 28-17 defeat to Eastwood in the Sydney Rugby Union Premiership Second Grade Colin Caird Division at Manly Oval. Manly crossed for a late try and Hodgkins added the conversion. Hodgkins, a fly-half who joined the Shute Shield club before the start of the... Read more of this article
Everest Group has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Colombia insurance unit to American International Group [AIG]. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. [“Everest” or “the Company”] [NYSE: EG], a global specialty reinsurance and insurance leader, announced a definitive agreement to sell Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales... Read more of this article
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 23rd. On Saturday the Independence of the Seas and the Norwegian Jewel cruise ships, the Brilliant Ace auto carrier and the Seapeak Oak container ship are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship will arrive,... Read more of this article
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Lumen Re Ltd. [Lumen Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Lumen Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as... Read more of this article
Relive some of the highlights of the holiday with 12 videos delivering more than eight hours of comprehensive coverage, showcasing the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, parade highlights, junior races, spectator interviews, ferry arrivals, aerial perspectives, school events and more. You can view all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here and view... Read more of this article
The Department of Culture shared the results of this year’s Bermuda Day float competition. A spokesperson said, “This year’s Bermuda Day Parade saw more than 60 entries take to the streets of Hamilton, marking continued participation and enthusiasm for one of the island’s most treasured traditions. This year’s awards are as follows: Awards: Natural... Read more of this article
Hamilton was filled with spectators, performers and holiday spirit as the Bermuda Day Parade took place, featuring a wide range of participants celebrating Bermudian culture. You can view all our Bermuda Day coverage by clicking here and thousands of photos spanning the past 15 years of Bermuda Day here on Bernews’ dedicated network website BDADay.com. The... Read more of this article
Craig Carlson issued a statement on behalf of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences addressing the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Program [BOPP]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, is pleased to share the following statement from Craig Carlson,... Read more of this article
The Ministry has started testing a new machine — which uses a biodegradable foam to treat unwanted weeds and vegetation – as part of its ongoing work to maintain public spaces in a more environmentally responsible way. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has begun testing a new vegetation control... Read more of this article
NOAA is predicting a “below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season this year, with a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal season. A spokesperson said, “Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin... Read more of this article
A man was arrested for multiple offences, including possession of a knife, possession of suspected controlled drugs, driving while impaired, and riding an unlicensed and uninsured motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, police officers on mobile patrol along Parsons Road, Pembroke, observed a man on a... Read more of this article
Police arrested a 21-year-old man after he failed to stop, attempted to abandon his bike and escape, but was stopped by officers, who saw him discard an item that was later found to be a knife. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Police Officers were on mobile patrol when they observed a motorcycle travelling... Read more of this article
One man has been arrested and another man is being treated for injuries after a ‘disturbance inside the English Market on Front Street’ this afternoon, the police confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22, police responded to a report of a disturbance inside the English Market on Front Street. “Details... Read more of this article
Walkers published a fintech white paper during the Consensus conference, featuring insights from Rachel Nightingale on how Bermuda is navigating the evolving digital asset landscape. A spokesperson said, “Walkers, the international legal and professional services firm, has published a fintech white paper in parallel with industry discussions at Consensus, exploring the... Read more of this article
A new locally built weather app — called Squalls — is now available, created Bermudian developer Adam Cooper. A spokesperson said, “A new weather app made for Bermuda, squalls.app, is now available free to residents and tourists who want an accurate forecast for conditions on the Island. “Built by Bermudian developer Adam Cooper, the service surfaces... Read more of this article
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a beautiful and botanical rendition of the outline shape of Bermuda. 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 download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
One woman was injured and another woman was arrested following a collision early this morning [May 24] in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 3:35am, Sunday, May 24, 2026, Police as well as Emergency Medical Services [EMS] were dispatched to a reported two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motor car and motorbike on Middle... Read more of this article
The police are investigating a “suspicious boat fire” that occurred on March 30th. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Police Service [BPS] inquiries continue regarding a suspicious boat fire that occurred around 12:30am Monday, 30th March 2026. “Apparently, the vessel involved was docked in waters near Barr’s Bay Park, in the City... Read more of this article
The police have now confirmed the death of 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who died due to injuries sustained in a road collision late last month. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm that 43-year-old Leroy Smith, who was involved in a single vehicle collision shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, 30th April 2026, has... Read more of this article
