Author Archive: Bernews5

Applications Open For 2025 Bursary Awards

The Department of Workforce Development announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Bursary Awards, a one-time educational award designed to support individuals in advancing their studies and professional development. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bursary Awards provide funding support for: Short-duration programmes Single-course... Read more of this article

iEPC Highlights Summer Intern Nitara Bento

Engineering company iEPC Limited highlighted summer student Nitara Bento who interned with the Company’s Engineering Services division this summer. She is currently a Junior at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore studying Construction Management Technologies. “I was excited about the opportunity to spend the summer working with iEPC Limited... Read more of this article

Premier And Minister Attend Game In Jamaica

Premier David Burt and Minister Owen Darrell attended the Bermuda football team’s match in Jamaica to support the Gombey Warriors. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Gombey Warriors continued their FIFA World Cup Qualifying journey with a match against Jamaica on Tuesday, October 14, at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. “The... Read more of this article

Column: Donna Tiffin On Meals On Wheels

[Opinion column written by Donna Tiffin] For 50 years Meals on Wheels Bermuda has carried out a simple yet essential mission: to prepare and deliver freshly cooked, nourishing meals to those who cannot do so for themselves. What began in 1975 with a handful of volunteers serving 15 clients from the King Edward Memorial Hospital kitchen has grown into... Read more of this article

PGA TOUR Extends Bermuda Partnership

The PGA TOUR and Bermuda Tourism Authority announced a multi-year extension to title sponsor Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The agreement was unveiled ahead of the seventh annual Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which returns to Port Royal Golf Course next month, Nov. 13-16, following a shift from its previous October schedule,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 14 2025

October 14 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,759.77, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 15 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 14 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article

Two People Injured In Collision In Warwick

A pedestrian and a motorcycle rider were both injured after a collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to reports of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian at the junction of South Road and Rocklands Road, Warwick. “Details... Read more of this article

Photos: BCCL Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, October 10th, with a celebration and a community picnic at Victoria Park – bringing together students, families, teachers and supporters to mark a decade of helping children who learn differently thrive. A spokesperson said, “The afternoon was filled... Read more of this article

Column: OBA’s Foley On Safety, E-Bikes & More

[Opinion column written by the OBA's Maurice Foley] It’s a familiar sight on our roads: a small group of teenagers on electric bikes, swerving through traffic, overtaking cars, and laughing as they disappear around a bend. To some, it may look harmless — just kids having fun. But one wrong turn, one moment of overconfidence, and that laughter could... Read more of this article

Cabinet Office To Shine A Light For Awareness

The Cabinet Office will be illuminated in purple on October 15 and 16 to raise awareness for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month . A Government spokesperson said, “In a demonstration of unity and compassion, the Cabinet Office will be illuminated in purple light on Wednesday, October 15, and Thursday, October 16, 2025, in recognition of Domestic Abuse... Read more of this article

Four Bermuda Officials Join FIFA Committees

The Bermuda Football Association has announced four FIFA committee appointments. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is pleased to announce four appointments to FIFA Standing committees for the next four years. “BFA Women’s Committee Chairperson Shequita Parson has been appointed to the FIFA Grassroots and Amateur... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Celebrate Caribbean Statistics Day

The Department of Statistics is celebrating Caribbean Statistics Day and World Statistics Day with a week of activities from October 13th to 20th, promoting the importance of data in national development and the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census. A Government spokesperson said, “In celebration of Caribbean Statistics Day and World Statistics... Read more of this article