Category: News
Ryan Outerbridge Earns Medals & MVP Award
Ryan Outerbridge capped off a sensational performance at the 2025 NE10 Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Track at New Balance, leading the Franklin Pierce men’s track and field team to a third-place overall finish. The Bermudian athlete, who won gold in the 5000m on day one, added a bronze medal to his tally on day two, earning him... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred with tragedy, with a motorcycle rider dying after a collision in the East End. The weekend also saw the PALS Charity Walk, the annual Thinking Day event, NMB Community Day and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police Confirm: Male Dies... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: PALS Hold Charity Walk
[Updated with photos] PALS Bermuda is holding a Charity Walk this morning [Feb 23]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live video replay is below: Related... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Feb 23rd “Good News” Spotlight
News that Keeona Belboda earned the Public Service Excellence Award for January, Allied World donated to local charities, and the Bermuda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team returned home after a successful showing in North Carolina were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, the Warwick Cricket Academy received a $1,000... 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
Column: Paugh On Social Policy & More
[Column written by Dr Nicola Paugh] In the lead up to the election we heard a commitment from Premier Burt to bring the community together to build a fairer, more stable and more affordable Bermuda should the PLP be re-elected. There was a pledge to collaborate with FDM and independent candidates to hear their ideas and to determine how they can work... Read more of this article
ICO Bids Farewell To Commissioner Gutierrez
Bermuda’s first Information Commissioner, Gitanjali S. Gutierrez, has completed her appointment. A spokesperson said, “On 21 February 2025, Gitanjali S. Gutierrez will complete her appointment as Bermuda’s first Information Commissioner.” “Ms. Gutierrez was appointed by the Governor to serve as Bermuda’s first Information Commissioner... Read more of this article
Saundre Simmons On ‘Homecoming’ Victory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons has described his first fight in Bermuda as a “true homecoming” and hopes to return to the island for another bout this year. He extended his flawless professional record to 6-0 after stopping American opponent Patrick Pierre just 2min 52sec into their light heavyweight contest at The... Read more of this article
Video: February 22 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Ministry of Public Works pays tribute to Russell Wade, Information Commissioner’s Office bids farewell to Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez, Wayne Caines resigns as BTA Board Chairman, Bermuda Hospitals Board hyperbaric chamber temporarily closed and Saundre Simmons on ‘homecoming’ victory are some of the stories in this morning’s [Feb 22]... Read more of this article
Wayne Caines Resigns As BTA Board Chairman
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport acknowledged the “resignation of Wayne Caines as Chairman of the Bermuda Tourism Authority and thanks him for his service.” A Government spokesperson said, “Appointed in 2020 at the height of the global pandemic, Mr. Caines took on the role during one of the most challenging periods in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
BHB: Hyperbaric Chamber Temporarily Closed
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that the hyperbaric chamber at KEMH is temporarily closed. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises that due to unexpected staffing issues, the hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be closed until Monday 3 March 2025. We hope to be able to resume operation... Read more of this article
Ministry Pays Tribute To Russell Wade
The Ministry of Public Works paid tribute to former Permanent Secretary, Mr. Russell G. Wade. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works expresses its condolences on the passing of Mr Russell G Wade, a distinguished former public servant who dedicated many years of service to Bermuda. “Mr Wade held several senior positions within... Read more of this article
