Category: News
August 2025: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included a scenic Flatts view, picture-perfect tranquility, Cambridge... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Aug 31st “Good News” Spotlight
News that Zoe Oduntan founded the Longtails Rowing Club, nine students are interning at BIOS and Purvis Primary, Francis Patton Primary, and Warwick Academy being officially accredited as Chess Schools by FIDE were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Andrew Armstrong scored a goal for the Dayton men’s... Read more of this article
GSP Observes National Grief Awareness Day
The Gina Spence Program [GSP] is joining communities around the world in observance of National Grief Awareness Day. A spokesperson said, “While this is a national observance, GSP also leads and hosts Bermuda Grief C Loss Awareness Day [BGLAD] on the First Friday of March Annually. BGLAD was created to reflect the island’s unique experiences with... Read more of this article
Na’im Zuill Inspires Young Bermudian Footballers
Bermuda national youth player and Bolton Wanderers’ U16 Academy player Na’im Zuill visited his team’s training grounds on Friday so that he could speak briefly with young footballers from DaRock Elite Academy, who are touring the UK. Zuill was invited by DaRock Elite Academy founder, Bermuda senior national team defender Dante Leverock. He spoke... Read more of this article
Junior Cyclists Win Medals In Caribbean
Bermuda’s junior cyclists excelled at the opening of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships, securing multiple podium finishes in the Individual Time Trial [TT]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s junior cyclists turned in stellar performances today at the opening event of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships, earning multiple... Read more of this article
April Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.8%
Consumers paid 1.8% more in April than a year ago for the basket of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ April 2025 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.8 per cent more in April 2025 than a year ago... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 43-Yr-Old John Glasgow
The police have now confirmed the death of 43-year-old John Glasgow. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Knapton, Smith’s around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as 43-year-old, John Glasgow. “The BPS extends our sincere... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increased 3.6% In April 2025
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.8% in April – the overall volume of retail sales index increased 3.6% when compared to April 2024, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the April 2025 Retail Sales Index publication. “April’s... Read more of this article
Video: August 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Retail sales increased 3.6% in April, the Commission will review feedback on Southlands, the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda commented on the Tax Reform Commission Report, Dr. Douglas De Couto also spoke on the Tax Reform Commission Report, Labour Day’s theme is “Labour is the Link,” the PLP C29 held a Back to School Party, and Minister Jason... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Aug 29-Sept 2
Roadside sobriety checkpoints will be conducted across all parishes beginning today [Aug 29] and continuing through to Tuesday, September 2. A police spokesperson said, “With this being a holiday weekend, there are several social events set to take place. “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] wishes to assure the public, there will be a heightened presence... Read more of this article
Government Issue Weather Advisory
A very unstable air mass is expected to persist over Bermuda through September 1, bringing periods of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible localized flooding. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that a very unstable air mass will persist over Bermuda and its Marine areas for the next several days. “Periods of thunderstorms... Read more of this article
BEDC 8th Student Entrepreneur Graduation
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 8th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, recognizing seven young Bermudians for successfully launching and showcasing their businesses. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the end of the eight-week program, where seven young Bermudian entrepreneurs... Read more of this article
