Author Archive: Bernews1

Broadway Show ‘Chess’ To Close Early

The Broadway show Chess — which stars Bermudian Nicholas Christopher — will close earlier than expected, with a final Broadway performance on June 21. “We are immensely proud of the extraordinary work this cast and creative team have done in reimagining Chess for a new generation of theatregoers while honoring the passionate fans who... Read more of this article

Three ‘Bermuda’ Tartans Registered In Scotland

Three Bermuda-related tartans are listed on the Scottish Register of Tartans, with the designs linked to island retailers and inspired by Bermuda’s colours and scenery. The register, which is Scotland’s official register for the recording and registration of tartan designs, includes three entries with “Bermuda” in the name. The designs were... Read more of this article

Planning Applications For 48 New Housing Units

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities has submitted planning applications for two residential developments that would create a total of 48 units in Sandys and St George’s. The plan for Sandys is a three-story development with 24 two-bedrooms, while the plan for the East End is also a three-story development, however this will include 12 two-bedrooms... Read more of this article

30 Room Hotel Proposed On Burnaby Street

A planning application has been submitted to create a 30 room hotel on Burnaby Street in the City of Hamilton. The planning application stated said, “Proposed Change of Use and Redevelopment of 26 Burnaby Street from Office [Business – Class 4] to 30‑Room Hotel [Tourism – Class 7], including additions to the existing 5‑storey building,... Read more of this article

Shooting In Southampton, No Reported Injuries

The police confirmed there was a shooting in Southampton this evening [May 24] and said that “at this time, there have been no reported injuries.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Sunday, 24 May 2026, police were dispatched to reports of several gunshots in the area of Rangers Sports Club on South Road in Southampton. “Officers... Read more of this article

2026 Bermuda Day Parade Float Winners

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

Photos: Gombeys In 2026 Bermuda Day Parade

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

Live Videos: 2026 Bermuda Day Parade

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

Police Confirm: Gunshots In Pembroke

The police confirm that a firearm was discharged this evening [May 21] in Pembroke, and said that “at this time, no injuries have been reported.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, police were dispatched to Berkeley Road, Pembroke, following reports of suspected gunshots. “Officers arrived... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 14-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Taeore Wolffe.” A police spokesperson said, “She is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, of medium build and is currently believed to have short black hair. “Information suggests... Read more of this article

Crews Working To Restore Power In West End

[Updated] BELCO crews are working to restore power following an outage in the West End this evening [May 10]. BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “At approximately 7pm on Sunday, May 10, the Belmont substation experienced a fault which caused an outage in the West End of the island. BELCO crews were immediately dispatched to determine the cause... Read more of this article

Bermudian Re-Elected In UK Local Election

Bermudian Jahdia Spencer has been re-elected as a councillor for West Thamesmead in the Greenwich local election in the UK. Ms Spencer received 589 votes, securing one of the two available seats. A total of 10 candidates contested the election, with Ms Spencer and fellow Labour candidate Nathan Baffour-Awuah successful at the polls. Voter turnout was... Read more of this article