Archive for May, 2026

10% Pension Increase For Public Sector Retirees

The Government introduced legislation to “provide a 10% increase in pensions for public sector retirees” and said that “payments will begin in October 2026 and will include retroactive amounts back to April 2026.” A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, the Government introduced the Pensions [Increase] Amendment Act 2026... Read more of this article

Titan Express To Offer ‘Black Our Story’ Tour

In recognition of National Heroes’ Day, Titan Express will offer The Black Our Story tour on Sunday, June 7, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. A spokesperson from the company states, “In recognition of National Heroes Day, Titan Express is offering The Black OurStory Tour on Sunday, June 7th at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. “The stories and contributions of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Bean & Crofton Receive Energy Bursary Awards

Neriah Bean and Benjamin Crofton are the inaugural recipients of the Department of Energy Bursary Programme, which offers two scholarships of $25,000 each and a paid summer internship at the Department of Energy. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, announced the inaugural recipients... Read more of this article

OurOcean Art Competition Submissions Open

As part of World Ocean Week 2026, the OurOcean Art Competition is inviting young artists across Bermuda to share their creativity. The Nonsuch Island website said, “The competition is open to two age categories (ages 6–10 and 11–18) and encourages students to explore this year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Ocean,” through original artwork... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday June 1

Monday, June 1 is expected to see a sunny start, then turning cloudy during the afternoon, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.21pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Honours Ceremony Celebrates Service Awards

An Honours & Awards Ceremony was held at Government House to recognise a number of people for their service to Bermuda. Government House said, “At an Honours & Awards Ceremony held at Government House, the Governor, Premier, Ministers, Acting Leader of the Opposition, and other distinguished guests, were able to celebrate the contributions... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Touch-A-Truck Community Event

Light rain did not dampen the spirit at Bernard’s Park today [May 31], as families came out for Mama Bermuda’s Touch A Truck event, enjoying hands-on access to a range of vehicles while supporting P.A.L.S. and Beyond Inclusion. The organizers previously said, “Kids of all ages will have the chance to get up close with emergency vehicles,... Read more of this article

Aidan Peets Commits To Brevard College

Bermuda’s Aidan Peets has committed to Brevard College for Fall 2026. JL Soccer Scholarships posted the graphic online below, saying, “Congratulations to Aidan Peets on his commitment to Brevard College for Fall 2026. “Aidan is a 19-year-old student-athlete from Bermuda who will join Brevard as an incoming junior after competing at William Penn... Read more of this article

Hamilton & Sousa Compete In San Salvador

Bermuda’s Kyle Hamilton and Brandon Sousa were defeated in straight sets by the Dominican Republic on day two of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in San Salvador. Hamilton and Sousa returned to competition at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex after receiving a bye in their final Pool B match, advancing directly to the classification semi-finals for... Read more of this article

Video: Privateers Defeat Bermuda Rugby Team

The Atlantic Privateers defeated the Bermuda national rugby team 69-12 at the National Sports Centre this weekend. The Atlantic Privateers opened the match with 22 unanswered points. Bermuda scored its first points when Jamie Baum intercepted a pass inside his own half, kicked the ball past the defense, and recovered it to score a try. A subsequent... Read more of this article

Deloitte Open Tennis Tournament Gets Underway

The Deloitte Open tennis tournament began at Pomander Gate Tennis Club with matches played across multiple divisions. Scott Redmond advanced in both singles and doubles competition. In the Men’s A singles round of 32, Redmond defeated Nicholas Cooper in straight sets. Redmond later teamed with Tariq Simons in the Men’s A doubles quarter-finals,... Read more of this article