Category: News
Freemasons Fund Donates $10,000 To Charities
Three organizations received a combined $10,000 in donations from the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, with contributions supporting the Bermuda Scouts Association, P.A.L.S., and Bermuda Is Love. A spokesperson said, “Three organizations received donations totaling $10,000 from the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, a joint Masonic charity organization. John... Read more of this article
Garden Club Donates $48K To Six Organizations
The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $48,500 to six local organizations supporting environmental conservation, sustainability, education, and community wellbeing initiatives across Bermuda; the Bermuda National Trust [BNT], Focus Counselling, Warwick Academy, BEST, BioQuest, and Waterstart. A spokesperson said, “One of the core values of The Garden... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love 2026 Scholarship Program
Bermuda Is Love announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering two Bermudian students $5,000 each to support their educational journey A spokesperson said, “The scholarship reflects Bermuda Is Love’s belief that higher education is a human right and is designed to support students who are committed to creating positive change in their communities. “Open... Read more of this article
‘Separation Of Powers In Overseas Territories’
The House of Commons has released a briefing document examining the separation of powers across the UK’s Overseas Territories, which covers some of the differences within the territories as it pertains to elected officials, appointed officials and more The document notes, “In only three Territories can the UK-appointed governor not make laws:... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On Ministerial Intervention
“Port Royal is now a case study in what happens when disciplinary authority becomes vulnerable to political intervention” as when “one student’s consequence can be reversed by a phone call, every child in that building learns the same lesson: rules are negotiable if the right adult intervenes,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers... Read more of this article
Eighty Arrests For DUI So Far In 2026
There have been 80 arrests for DUI so far in 2026, with seven people — aged between 18 and 63 – arrested over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “There have been 80 arrests for DUI so far in 2026. The attached PDF, RTCs and DUI arrests 2006 to 2026, shows DUI arrests peaked in 2018 with 366. Chart provided... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Soldiers Train In England
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers faced an “intense final exercise that brought four days of public order training to a high-pressure conclusion.” A spokesperson said, “Soldiers were presented with a mocked-up protest scenario in which a group of hardcore rioters broke away from the majority of demonstrators, throwing projectiles ranging... Read more of this article
Column: Gilbert Darrell On Road Safety & More
[Column written by Gilbert Darrell] Another Bermudian has tragically lost his life on our roads. He was a friend of mine, someone I had the greatest respect for, someone who was genuinely a shining light within our community. His passing is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it is also part of a growing pattern that Bermuda can no longer afford to normalise. We... Read more of this article
Column: Michelsen On Resilience, Growth & More
[Column written by Heidi Michelsen] In Bermuda, we often talk about what we want for young people – confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate life and find their place in the world. For many, though, those outcomes don’t come easily. Some young people struggle in traditional environments. Others don’t have access to consistent support... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference this afternoon [May 25] to discuss police-related matters that took place during the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. Acting Deputy Commissioner, Antoine Daniels said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to provide an update on policing activity over the Bermuda Day holiday weekend. “Firstly,... Read more of this article
CG Wellness Festival On Saturday, May 30
The CG Wellness Festival will be held on Saturday, May 30 at Albuoy’s Point from 10am to 4pm, with the free event set to feature fitness classes, live entertainment, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG] has announced the rebrand of its longstanding corporate wellness programme, Zest Wellness, to CG Wellness,... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On Housing, Bermuda & More
[Opinion column written by Michael Fahy] There is a version of the Bermuda Affordable Housing Strategy 2025–2035 that I could support without reservation. It would take the genuinely good elements of this document, the demographic analysis, the modular construction pivot, the derelict stock programme and the vacancy tax concept, and add to them the... Read more of this article
