Category: News
Post Office Suspends Some US Mail Shipments
The Bermuda Post Office has temporarily suspended “mail shipments to the United States containing goods now subject to U.S. Customs Import Duty.” A Government spokesperson said, “Effective Friday, August 29, 2025, the Bermuda Post Office joins countries including the UK, Canada, India, France, Spain, and those from the Caribbean in... Read more of this article
Norwegian Aqua Makes Inaugural Call
The Government welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest flagship, Norwegian Aqua, on her inaugural call to the island. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line’s [NCL] newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, on her inaugural call to the island. Norwegian Aqua, launched in March 2025, is the first... Read more of this article
Three Schools Receive FIDE Accreditation
Purvis Primary, Francis Patton Primary, and Warwick Academy have been officially accredited as Chess Schools by the World Chess Federation [FIDE], marking a first for Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Throughout 2025, the Bermuda Chess Association [BCA], in partnership with the Department of Education and local Bermuda schools, has been actively working... Read more of this article
Two Teens Arrested In Separate Incidents
Police arrested two teenagers in separate incidents which both involved the police pursuing the suspects, with a 17-year-old female arrested for offenses including disqualified driving and failing to stop for police, while a 17-year-old male was arrested for possession of a bladed article, driving while disqualified by reason of age, and dangerous... Read more of this article
OBA’s De Couto On Tax, CIT, Pension & More
“Now is a good time to look ahead at key developments for our country’s finances, before Parliament reconvenes in September,” OBA MP Dr Douglas De Couto said. Dr De Couto — the Shadow Finance Minister — said, “Now is a good time to look ahead at key developments for our country’s finances, before Parliament reconvenes... Read more of this article
Somersfield Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications
Somersfield Academy has announced that applications are now open for its 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships, which recognise and support exceptional Bermudian students with academic excellence, leadership... Read more of this article
Column: Parfitt-Smith On Trauma & More
[Opinion column written by Michaele Parfitt-Smith] In Bermuda, trauma is more than a personal struggle; it’s an epidemic that affects our healthcare, our workforce, our justice system, and our education system. The collaborative work on ACEs between Dr. Stephanie Guthman of The Family Centre and Tara Hines of the Bermuda Health Council began in 2018... Read more of this article
Nine Students Selected For ASU BIOS Internships
Shavon Nisbett, Rahkeem Wilson, Olivia Dilks-Smith, Anne-Camille Haziza, Noah Astwood, Gray Swan, William Silvester, Zahari Burgess, and Max Santiago are enjoying internships at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], working alongside leading scientists and contributing to ongoing research projects. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 49th... Read more of this article
Supreme Court Dismisses Collision Appeal
The court has dismissed an appeal from Dennis Webb relating to a conviction of causing bodily harm by driving without due care and attention for an incident in 2016, which resulted in a female pedestrian . The ruling said, “Mr. Webb appeals his conviction of causing bodily harm by driving without due care and attention under section 37A of the... Read more of this article
Video: August 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two arrested in connection with murders, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre installs second 3D mammography machine, minimum wage increase effective September, Bermuda Public Services Union endorses PSI equality declaration, strongest construction quarter since 2019 and CARIFESTA XV Country Night Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s [August... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Increase Effective September
The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminded the public and the business community that Bermuda’s minimum wage will increase from $16.40 to $17.13 per hour effective September 1, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “This increase, approved on the recommendation of the Wage Commission, represents a significant step forward for Bermuda’s workers.... Read more of this article
Two Arrested In Connection With Murders
Two suspects — aged 21 and 16 – have been arrested in connection with the murders of 23-year-old Natrae Eversley and 18-year-old Nakia Robinson, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of 23-year-old Natrae... Read more of this article
