Category: News
Column: Phillips On Art, Community & More
[Opinion column written by Jennifer Phillips] Art is Not Optional, It is Essential Across the world, the arts sector is under pressure. Limited funding, competing priorities, and the perception that art is a luxury have left cultural institutions fighting for survival. But art is not optional. It is a cornerstone of education, health, tourism and community... Read more of this article
‘Gender Affairs Council: What is it?’ Public Forum
The Gender Affairs Council [GAC] will host its inaugural public event, ‘Gender [Affairs Council]: What is it?’, on Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] training room. The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender... Read more of this article
First Steel Installed At Luscar Place Development
Luscar Place — the mixed-use development located on Pitts Bay Road — marked a key construction milestone with the installation of its first piece of steel. A spokesperson said, “Luscar Place, the highly anticipated mixed-use development located on Pitts Bay Road, has marked a key construction milestone with the installation of its... Read more of this article
Youth Share Policy Ideas At ‘Zone In’ Sessions
Bermuda’s young people shared their ideas and priorities for the future during “Zone In” sessions hosted by the Office of Youth Affairs as part of the National Youth Policy engagement programme. A Government spokesperson said, “These sessions provided students across Bermuda with the opportunity to learn about and engage with the National... Read more of this article
Sailing: Bermuda Gold Cup & Regatta Underway
The 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup and Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Race Regatta are underway in Hamilton Harbour, with some of the world’s top international sailors taking part. A spokesperson said, “An incident-packed first day at the 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup featured a collision in the first flight of the day before eight-time match racing world... Read more of this article
‘Zhamir Strong’ Fundraiser To Be Held In UK
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudians living in the UK will come together for a football tournament fundraiser in Coventry on Sunday [October 27] in support of Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt, who suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. The 20-year-old sustained a severe spinal injury in a collision in St David’s in July 2023. His family and... Read more of this article
Video: October 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Male dies following collision in Paget, a controlled disposal operation is taking place at the Government Quarry, a Detention Standards Review has been conducted, Minister Alexa Lightbourne inspires women at a local conference, the seasonal flu vaccine is now available, Ms. Joanne Brangman retires after 43 years of service, and the Bermuda Arts Council... Read more of this article
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Is Now Available
The seasonal flu vaccine is now available at designated Flu Express locations. A Government spokesperson said, “The seasonal influenza [flu] vaccine is now available at designated Flu Express locations. The Flu Express is open to those aged 12 and older and costs $20.00 per person for adults and children, payable by cash or online. Seniors aged... Read more of this article
Minister Lightbourne Speaks At Conference
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne spoke at The Gathering Midlife Revolution Women’s Conference at Willowbank Resort. A Government spokesperson said, “In an engaging address delivered at The Gathering Midlife Revolution Women’s conference this past weekend, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, inspired... Read more of this article
Team Conducts Detention Standards Review
A Detention Standards Review has been conducted on the island “as part of an independent assessment of the island’s correctional facilities.” A Government spokesperson said, “An international peer review team has completed their visit to Bermuda as part of an independent assessment of the island’s correctional facilities. The visit,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Arts Council Awards Student Grants
The Bermuda Arts Council announced that Nicole Smith, Keimya Rayne Smith, and Daisy Mapes Gould have earned Student Grants. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Council [BAC], under the Department of Culture, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Student Grants, awarded annually to support Bermudian students pursuing advanced studies... Read more of this article
Joanne Brangman Retires After 43 Years
After more than four decades of service, Ms. C. Joanne Brangman has retired as Director of the Department of Libraries and Archives. A Government spokesperson said, “After more than four decades of distinguished service, Ms. C. Joanne Brangman, Director of the Department of Libraries and Archives, officially retired from the Public Service on... Read more of this article
