Category: News
Video: Skyport Magic Mile Press Conference
[Updated] The organizers of the Skyport Magic Mile are hosting a press conference this morning [Feb 26]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live video replay is below: Bermuda’s most exciting youth running event, the Skyport Magic Mile Powered by Pacers Track Club, is back for another... Read more of this article
Berkeley Governing Body Elects Kyle Masters
Kyle Masters has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Governing Body of The Berkley Institute, succeeding Craig Bridgewater, who served for 15 years. A spokesperson said, “In adherence to its Constitution and Bye-laws, and in recognition of its 146-year history since its incorporation in 1879, The Berkeley Educational Society held its Annual... Read more of this article
Nine New MPs Elected In 2025 Election
Following the 2025 General Election, nine new Members of Parliament will enter the House of Assembly, with four new PLP MPs, and five new OBA MPs. Out of the 36 constituencies, the majority retained the incumbent MP, with only nine seats making any form of a change; four constituencies moved from the PLP to the OBA, and five constituencies voted for... Read more of this article
Solar Installed On Reading Clinic Building
BE Solar has installed a solar PV system at The Reading Clinic which will help them to ”save over $8,000 annually on electricity costs” and the savings “will be reinvested directly into the charity’s programs, benefiting students for decades to come.” A spokesperson said, “BE Solar has successfully deployed an 11.1kW... Read more of this article
MP Tucker & Govt On Pension Overpayments
[Updated] “The handling of efforts to recoup duplicate Social Insurance overpayments to over a hundred seniors is disheartening,” MP Robin Tucker said, while the Department of Social Insurance said they “extend its sincere apologies to those impacted by the recent recouped pension payments. ” MP Robin Tucker Statement Ms Tucker... Read more of this article
Bacardi Launch Hospitality Accelerator Program
Bacardi, in partnership with the Bermuda Government, has introduced the Hospitality Accelerator Program to upskill local bartenders through advanced training at the European Bartender School. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned Bacardi, proudly announces the launch of its Hospitality Accelerator Program, an advanced training initiative designed... Read more of this article
Kiarrah Simons On St George’s Progress
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kiarrah Simons believes St George’s are making steady progress after delivering a series of promising performances in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Simons, who has been with St George’s since they formed a new team three years ago, previously played for Dockies. She has witnessed firsthand the team’s... Read more of this article
Video: February 26 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Lionel Thomas Jr., Cabinet Ministers Swearing-In Ceremony, Bermudian Darius Dio with Kamala Harris at awards, International Women’s Day celebration, CedarBridge Academy explores Heritage trail and Alliance Française des Bermudes offers French Scholarship are some of the stories in this morning’s [Feb 26] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Lionel Thomas Jr.
The police have confirmed the identity of the man that passed away following a road traffic collision on February 23 as Lionel Thomas Jr. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on St. David’s Road shortly before 1:30am on Sunday, February... Read more of this article
Courts Provide Update On Probate Division
The Judicial Department “has hired three individuals who have been tasked with assisting the Probate Division, and in particular addressing the backlog” and “a new filing system has been put in place, and a revised electronic tracking system has been created.” The full version of Circular No. 4 of 2025 follows below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article
RUBiS Warns Public Of Fake Gift Card Offer
RUBiS is warning the public about a “fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS gift card offer.” A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. is alerting Bermuda residents about a fraudulent social media advertisement falsely promoting a RUBiS gift card offer. “This scam ad, circulating on Facebook, attempts... Read more of this article
Video: Cabinet Ministers Swearing-In Ceremony
[Updating] A Swearing-In Ceremony is being held this morning [Feb 25], with new Cabinet Ministers expected to be sworn-in. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.05pm: Ceremony still underway…as far as the Senate: Crystal Caesar and Lauren Bell were newly appointed, and Kim Wilkerson, Lindsay... Read more of this article
