Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: PLP Elect Zane Desilva As Deputy Leader

[Updating] The PLP has elected Zane DeSilva as their new Deputy Leader following a meeting this evening [March 11], replacing Walter Roban who retired prior to the recent General Election. The meeting has just concluded and we will have additional information shortly. Update 10.06pm: A PLP spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party... Read more of this article

Premier Speaking At SXSW Conference In Texas

The Premier David Burt “has departed for Austin, Texas, this weekend after accepting an invitation to participate as a speaker at the South by Southwest [SXSW] Conference, one of the world’s leading forums for innovation, technology, and global business,” the government said. A spokesperson said, “The Premier will deliver remarks... Read more of this article

Photos: 2025 Lindo’s To Lindo’s Finish Line

Sean Trott and Christine Dailey raced to victory in the annual Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run today [March 9]. Trott blazed through the course, from Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick to Lindo’s Market in Devonshire, clocking a winning time of 34 minutes, 16.39 seconds. Dailey crossed the finish line in a swift 39 minutes, 27.98 seconds,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2025 Lindo’s To Lindo’s Race Start

Sean Trott and Christine Dailey claimed the men’s and women’s titles in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K Run today [March 9]. Trott finished the annual race, which started at Lindo’s Family Foods in Warwick and finished at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire, in a time of 34min 16.39sec; meanwhile, Dailey completed the course in 39:27.98. Thomas Mills... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 16-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating of 16-year-old Keith Richardson Jr. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Richardson, a Bermudian National, is described as being 5’ 8” tall, slim built, dark complexioned with black hair, worn low. “He was last seen around 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, March 9,... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 15-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Nai-Che Smith. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Bermudian National Nai-Che Smith. “Mr. Smith is described as being 5’ 9” in height, of slim build, brown complexioned,... Read more of this article

Bermudian With Kamala Harris At Awards

Bermudian model Darius Dio recently shared a moment in the spotlight with Kamala Harris at the NAACP Image Awards, escorting the former Vice President onstage. “Still processing the fact that I got to be part of the NAACP Image Awards,” Mr Dio posted on social media. “Sharing a stage with so many icons was unreal. The moment that... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: Male Dies Following Collision

A male has died following a collision in the east end early this morning [Feb 23], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Police and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a van and a motorcycle on St. David’s Road, just... Read more of this article

2025 Election Results: Graphics By Constituency

The graphics below show the results of the 2025 Bermuda General Election, which saw the PLP retain the government by winning 25 constituencies and the OBA earn 11 seats in the House of Assembly, with the overall voter turnout at 54.99%. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine seats making any form of a change;... Read more of this article

Column: Paynter On Independents & More

[Opinion column written by independent candidate Tiffany Paynter] They call us dreamers. They call us naïve. And some say Independent candidates have about as much chance “as a snowball in hell”. But I believe these are the comments of the few who have lost the battle to cynicism. As the saying goes, “Scratch any cynic, and you’ll find... Read more of this article

Interactive Map: Candidates & Constituencies

Voters are set to head to the polls on Tuesday to choose between a record setting 109 candidates spanning multiple political parties and independent candidates, and the map provides an interactive look at the incumbent and all the candidates in each area. The map below shows the candidates in the 2025 General Election, the blue areas were won by the... Read more of this article

Fake ‘Bermuda National Coin’ Scam On X

[Updated] An account on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, is promoting a fake scam which alleges that the ‘Bermuda National Coin’ will be launched today. The account is purporting to belong to Premier David Burt, and has grey check mark — which normally indicates it is an official government account —... Read more of this article