Category: News
Chamber Of Commerce Congratulates PLP
Chamber of Commerce President Marico Thomas congratulated the PLP on its success in the recent general election and also “congratulated the newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and all elected representatives as they take on the important responsibility of guiding Bermuda forward.” A spokesperson said, “As the island’s leading business... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Paget Primary Black History
Paget Primary School is holding their 7th Annual Black History Museum event, with this year’s honorees including Allison Figureido, Antoine Richards, Chesley Trott, Clermont “Duke” Joell, Dame Marjorie Bean, Dean Furbert, Ellsworth Christopher, Florenz Maxwell, Kalmar Richards, Kingsley Tweed, Reginald “Toby” Dillas, Reid Johansen, Sylvia... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Christopher On Upcoming Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher said he is determined to deliver an eye-catching performance when he fights on the biggest stage of his professional career in Staffordshire, England, next Thursday [March 6]. Christopher will aim to improve his record to 10-0 when he meets English journeyman Jordan Grannum in a six-round middleweight... Read more of this article
Ministry Develops National Risk Register
The Ministry of National Security is developing a National Risk Register to strengthen Bermuda’s emergency preparedness. “Preparedness is the key to resilience,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team... Read more of this article
Video: February 27 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Dates set for Throne Speech & Budget, public urged to help reduce feral chickens, nine new MPs elected in 2025 Election, MP Robin Tucker & Govt on pension overpayments, Solar installed on Reading Clinic building, Berkeley Governing Body elects Kyle Masters, Bacardi launch Hospitality Accelerator Program, Skyport Magic Mile on Saturday, Reggie... Read more of this article
Dates Set For Throne Speech & Budget
The Cabinet Office announced that this year’s Legislature will convene on March 14, while Budget Day is set for May 2. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today that the Legislature will convene on March 14, 2025 following its dissolution on January 8, 2025 for the purposes of holding the recent General Election. “His... Read more of this article
Public Urged To Help Reduce Feral Chickens
“The unchecked growth of Bermuda’s feral chicken population is a serious issue that affects our farmers, our environment, and even our public health,” stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works & Environment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda urges residents to refrain from feeding or abandoning chickens.... Read more of this article
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
