Archive for March, 2026

Column: Bell On Budget, Bermuda & More

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Lauren Hayward Bell] Following its passage in the Senate on Thursday, March 26, Bermuda’s 2026/27 Budget now moves from debate to delivery. Bermuda’s latest Budget arrives at a time of global uncertainty including rising costs, shifting markets, and ongoing economic pressures. Against that backdrop, the most... Read more of this article

BELCO Fuel Adjustment Rate Set To Decrease

BELCO has announced that the Fuel Adjustment Rate [FAR] will decrease effective tomorrow [April 1]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that following approval by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, the Fuel Adjustment Rate will decrease effective April 1, 2026. “As of April 1, the FAR will... Read more of this article

Traffic Advisory For Ed Sherlock 8k Run/Walk

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that “the Ed Sherlock 8k Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, 4 April 2026 between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.” A Government spokesperson said, “The event will affect roads in the South Road, Camp Road, Spice Hill Road, Camp Hill Road and Middle Road areas, with race marshals... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 1

Wednesday, April 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7:07am and sunset will be at 7:38pm. High tide will be at 8:58am and 9:14pm, while low... Read more of this article

Column: Samuels On Transgender Day Of Visibility

[Opinion column written by Joshua Samuels] March 31 marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination they face. Globally, transgender people are battling to gain or maintain their rights, but locally, many Transgender Bermudians are fighting just to be acknowledged. There... Read more of this article

Stetson Lead Bermuda Triangle Collegiate

Stetson University took control of the Bermuda Triangle Collegiate after the opening day at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday [March 30]. Ailsa Brannock holds the individual lead after two rounds of 73 left her at four-over par. Wofford’s Bella Kent is second, one stroke back, with Bucknell’s Sophia Bardunias third at six-over following rounds of... Read more of this article

Donald Treanor Wins Bronze In Chicago

Local fencer Donald Treanor won a bronze medal in the veteran men’s foil at the Fencing Centre of Chicago Regional Open Circuit. Regional events are used as preparation for the National American Cups, where fencers can earn points for their national teams. “It was a fairly strong group of fencers, and I am happy with this result,” Treanor told... Read more of this article

Warwick Academy Teams Set For Easter Cup

Warwick Football Academy teams will compete at the Easter International Cup in Orlando, Florida, from tomorrow [April 1] to Sunday. The tournament features opposition from across the United States, including MLS academies, MLS Next sides and leading club programmes, alongside teams from Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, the Cayman Islands, Canada... Read more of this article

Ferry Service For Walk To Calvary Event

The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is providing a special ferry service to support the Walk to Calvary experience and presentation in St. George’s on Friday, 3 April. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce the provision of a special ferry... Read more of this article

Karate Dojo Hosts Kite Making Night

Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda hosted their annual Kite Making Evening at their Bailey’s Bay dojo on March 28. A spokesperson said, “Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda held their annual Kite Making Evening on Saturday, March 28, and what a fantastic time it was. “At our dojo in Bailey’s Bay, we believe in keeping the beautiful... Read more of this article

Somersfield Marks 10th Reid Kempe Race

Somersfield Academy celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Reid Kempe Memorial Race on January 23, 2026, honouring the late teacher, sailor, and environmental advocate Edwin James “Reid” Kempe. A spokesperson said, “On January 23, Somersfield celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Reid Kempe Memorial Race, an annual event held in honour... Read more of this article