Category: News
Age Concern Launches ‘Guardians For Justice’
Age Concern Bermuda is launching a new advocacy campaign ‘Guardians for Justice: Protecting Our Seniors’ to “raise public awareness and drive legislative reform that will strengthen protections for Bermuda’s aging population against all forms of abuse.” A spokesperson said, “The campaign calls for vital changes to the... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy: Bermuda Shaped My Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy has shared how growing up in Bermuda shaped her journey from a talented young athlete at TriHedz to becoming an Olympic champion. Appearing on The Runna Podcast, Duffy candidly reflected on the “bumpy road” to the top of her sport and the immense pride of winning Bermuda’s first-ever Olympic gold medal... Read more of this article
Somersfield Students Raise $9K For Local Causes
Somersfield Academy’s M3 Community Project Showcase featured student-led initiatives that raised over $9,000 for local causes through the IB Middle Years Programme. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy proudly hosted its annual M3 Community Project Showcase on Thursday, May 29, celebrating the initiative and creativity of its students.... Read more of this article
Applications Open For Human Rights Tribunal
The Selection and Appointment Committee is inviting applications from the public to serve on Bermuda’s Human Rights Tribunal. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] established in accordance with Section 13A of the Human Rights Act 1981, as amended, is now inviting applications from members of the public to serve... Read more of this article
Video: June 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police thank public after peaceful weekend, Advisory: City flags at half-mast today, Regional Armed Police training initiative, C.A.R.E. graduation ceremony today, Plans for construction internship program and annual blessing of the Boats set for June 22 are some of the stories in this morning’s [June 19] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash... Read more of this article
Two Candidates For Hamilton Municipal Election
The Parliamentary Registry Office has confirmed that Michael Branco and Mia Chambray are the nominees for the upcoming Hamilton business ratepayers’ municipal election. A Government spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] advised today that at the close of nominations for the extraordinary municipal elections for business... Read more of this article
Police: ‘Peaceful & Generally Incident Free’
The Bermuda Police Service said they “wish to thank the public for working with us as we maintained a high visibility policing approach, to make the Heroes Day holiday weekend peaceful and generally incident free.” A police spokesperson said, “There were several public events put on starting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 and culminating... Read more of this article
Updated Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Now Available
The Ministry of Health has announced that the updated Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, targeting the JN.1 variant, is now available in Bermuda by appointment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health announces the availability of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, designed to target the JN.1 variant. The vaccine is now... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Stop During Pan Am Journey
A Pan Am commemorative journey — dubbed ‘Tracing the Transatlantic’ – has gotten underway, with Bermuda marking the undertaking’s first landing yesterday [June 17]. After leaving Bermuda, the endeavour will also see travel to New York and various European cities. Related Stories Bermuda Named British Airways Rising Star United Extends... Read more of this article
Video: June 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Gladwyn Anderson, two candidates for Hamilton Municipal Election, updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now available, Bermuda National Library seeking “books” for Human Library event, Adrian Dill appointed as Director of Energy, Government applauds Berkeley’s Fintech Programme, BILTIR & ABI Memorandum of Understanding and... Read more of this article
BNL Seeking “Books” For Human Library Event
The Bermuda National Library [BNL] is seeking volunteers to serve as “living books” for an upcoming Human Library event in September. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library, in partnership with WalkTogetherBermuda, Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB], the Department of Culture, and the Human Rights Commission... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Gladwyn Anderson
The police have confirmed the death of 71-year-old Gladwyn Anderson, marking the fourth road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can now confirm Bermuda’s fourth road fatality of 2025, 71-year-old Gladwyn Anderson, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Anderson... Read more of this article
